Thoughts on bivy sacks?

Rob B said:
Man that takes guts. ..I am scared that if I slept in the open in a bivy, Bigfoot would grab me and swing me around like a sock with a rock in it.
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Thanks for that visual. Back to the drawing board.

Actually I'm more concerned about inebriated campmates tripping over me. Hence the trailer (for shore sites/fire road sites)
 
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Never had a bivy. Started out with just a sleeping bag on a tarp, worked great for years. Had a 2 man tent for a while, now it's RTT. personally I would get a one man tent over a bivy, serves as a changing room and there's space for Copper
 
maktruk said:
I know it's weird thinking about a tent on a utility trailer, but once you do it, you'll never go back.
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Ah, I didn't realize the width restriction. That sounds like a great idea! No more roots or rocks under your back. And a lot cheaper than even the most basic adventure trailer. New ideas suddenly pop into my head... :)
 
They aren't canvas, but a lot of my buddies use the snug pack bivy lots in the field with no complaints, or they have a 1 pers tent as well.
 
If you are considering such a small tent I'd suggest with starting with something cheap like the eureka solitaire 1, its inexpensive and with the fly top off the roof unzips allowing you to stand up and even pee if needed without ever getting out of the tent. Personally a lightweight 2 person tent is my preference.
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Rob B said:
Man that takes guts. ..I am scared that if I slept in the open in a bivy, Bigfoot would grab me and swing me around like a sock with a rock in it.
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Lol thats only in the uk were we have nothing that can kill you , no bears, snakes ,moutain lions , dingos , spiders etc the worst thing that can happen is the weather lol
 
I keep going back to the Swag. At most I need two guyouts, and they are only front and back. This is an easy setup in truck or trailer. The other offerings so far require a lot more guyouts (bad) need to be pegged at the base (worse) and are too wide (worst)
 
The issue with cot tents, and maybe I shouldn't say anything, but I've seen them heaved into the lake, hoisted into trees...

It's all fun and games until someone duct tapes you into your tent.
 
maktruk said:
The issue with cot tents, and maybe I shouldn't say anything, but I've seen them heaved into the lake, hoisted into trees...

It's all fun and games until someone duct tapes you into your tent.
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Yeah, that is what my buddy said.. "what is going to keep you from getting flipped over at night". I would be so irritated.
 
maktruk said:
I know, I'm just shooting everyone's ideas to pieces, but the issue with those is you are restricted to only the truck bed.
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Yep, I knew it didn't meet your trailer or ground needs. I just thought maybe it would give you some ideas to expand on.
 
maktruk said:
I know, I'm just shooting everyone's ideas to pieces, but the issue with those is you are restricted to only the truck bed. I'm often the mule of the group, carrying firewood, spare tires, fuel, etc. for others. I need to be able to throw it on the ground if I have to.
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I actually am rethinking my setup for this exact reason. I would like to keep everything in the truck bed and use a ground tent instead of unloading everything to set it up.
 
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lol you just looked up the price??? I assumed I was getting a bad deal because everything costs more where I live, but I'm start to realise its just plain expensive everywhere!
 
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