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August 8, 2025
You buy emergency gear thinking you’ll never actually have to use it. Last night while hiking a backcountry trail alone, I missed a turn and wound up heading in the wrong direction. By the time I realized my mistake, the sun was about to set and there was no time to double back. I was stuck in a huge boulder field and having found a relatively flat rock with a large boulder behind to have some shelter, I cut some leafy tree branches to make a pad to sleep on and hunkered down in this bivvy for the night. It was by no means a comfortable sleeping arrangement, but the bivvy kept me warm enough that I didn’t spend the entire night shivering. It saved me from a completely miserable experience - bad enough as it was, it could’ve been much worse. It was also comforting to know that if it was to start raining, the bivvy would keep me dry.I learned the hard way that while tucking your head under is nice and warm, the condensation from your breath will make the interior of the bivvy dripping wet. Crying while inside the bivvy also did not help at all. For the rest of the night I kept it wrapped around my head like a hood, leaving a hole for my face, and was still warm enough.This may look like a glorified plastic bag, but it is very tough. I spent all night tossing and turning on my bed of sticks and rocks, and in the morning could only find the tiniest of punctures where I was most rough on it. The tiny punctures didn’t seem to make the bivvy any less effective in keeping me warm. There was no damage at all to the seams. Cheap mylar will tear easily and any holes will run like a cheap pair of stockings. I chose this Tact bivvy because I wanted something tougher, and it was even tougher than I expected.Also, whether you have the orange side out or the reflective side out, it works really well to flag rescuers. I had it attached to the outside of my pack, inside out to dry the condensation off, and SAR was able to spot me easily from the air. I also couldn’t find my Fox whistle and the little one clipped to the stuff sack was surprisingly good.All in all, this >$20 purchase is some of the best money I have ever spent in my life, and everyone should have one in their pack. It’s tiny and weighs nothing and made the single biggest difference during my awful night spent lost in the backcountry.
Greg 727
July 4, 2025
It's a great insurance policy. It's small, light and reusable. WAY better than mylar "space blankets". This thing is STRONG and if you puncture it the tear won't continue like in Mylar blankets.Because it's so small and light it never leaves my pack and in case I get stuck or hurt (ankle problem anyone?) and have to spend a night it will help me stay relatively warm and dry. Saves me from hauling heavier options. In an emergency this also has many more uses. Don't hesitate, get one, it's a cheap insurance policy.
Pete
May 19, 2025
Haven't used it as yet, so this is just based on what I can tell by looking at it. As described in the add very light weight, seems durable similar in cost to what you would find at Sail or MEC.
Flipper M
April 7, 2025
I haven't opened it yet, its for emergencies only whenever I go out hiking. Seems good, very small and it is very lightweight, just what I need!
Choppy99
March 5, 2025
Small, compact and lightweight. Yes. I would actually have to use the bag to provide an honest review of the functionality. I would expect this bag may provide some protection in a cool moist climate from the elements for awhile but if your car broke down in a northern climate at -30C I would hope you have a good wool blanket in the trunk.
Wes Shepherd
March 1, 2025
I'm hoping that this product performs as promised, because that will make the price point reasonable. At the moment I feel I may have overpaid for what looks like a slightly superior version of the $3 mylar emergency blankets. Just going by the feel of the material it seems too flimsy to stand up to much use.Time will tell.
Raven
February 27, 2025
I have included this bivvy as part of my emergency travel survival kit. I placed mine on the coat hanger inside my truck. Peace of mind that can save a life. I think i am going to order a couple more for my first aid kit. Love it!! Good quality!!
KENT
February 21, 2025
Lightweight decent little bivvy. Fast delivery. Large enough to keep me covered for the night. Will edit review once its been actually used /tested.
Würmer Christian
February 15, 2025
Ich war erstaund!Ich schlief bei ca. 8grad Aussentemperatur nur mit dem "Schlafsack" und ohne Schuhe im Wald.Also die Kälteisolation ist sehr sehr gut, nichteinmal die Füße wurden recht kalt!Der Biwaksack ist einfach gesagt ein lebensgroßer Olivgrüner Müllsack mit der innenbeschichtung einer Rettungsdecke.Leider bekam er am Waldboden einige Löcher, daher würde ich sagen das er eher als einweg biwaksack zu verwenden ist.Trozdem ist er kinderleicht wider zusammemzulegen und passt auch wider problemlos in die Tasche!Alles in allem spreche ich eine absolute Kaufempfehlung aus!
Customer
January 6, 2025
Ideal for rucksack camping but can take a while to warm up.
Juan José
December 1, 2024
Medida idónea para saco emergencia muy recomendable
Sonday
November 27, 2024
Molto bello, veramente piccolo!! Ideale per chi non vuole portare troppo peso nello zaino! Ma per fortuna non l'ho ancora provato, spero di non doverlo fare visto che l'ho presso in caso di emmergenza. Se dovessi provarlo modificherò la recensione.
Steve Madsen
November 12, 2024
Be careful with the marketing spin on this one - this is nothing more than a space blanket fashioned into a sleeping bag. Check the other 1 star reviews...
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