Mine arrived this afternoon and as some of the comments all ready said, the seams of the upper part are not taped/sealed. The under part at the corners are sealed however. The upper is highly water resistant so they say, I have no reason to doubt them. 20D 380T, not bad stuff, breathable rain gear is also made of this material. Not waterproof. It may have a shower or so but that's it. I can live with that, my wing/tarp will do the trick when the weather gets rough. Question remains: should they have taped those seams, even if it means a higher price? I think they should at least tell on their website that those seams are not sealed. Mountain Laurel Design does this with the Trail Star so there is no excuse. Honesty is the best policy. How can the upper be 'highly water resistant' when the seams are not taped/sealed? Nevertheless, I decided to treat the seams with a seam sealer. It is drying as I type. I finished it of by waxing the seam for a tiny bit is exposed where the side side flap meets the head zipper flap. My usage is with a wing/tarp, (Robens btw) or the occasional wild/stealth and emergency situation where quick set up and break down is needed and there for it must be good enough to handle a shower. Can't wait to take it out.:-) I have notified Robens about this video and this comment and send them the link, the rest is up to them. I think this is only fair to them, for I do think this is a great product with a flaw. What I do like so far is the space inside, the big hood which you can pull over your head in case of rain, the bug net, the zippers (almost) being covered, sturdy ground sheet, the price. Zippers are okay, had worse, a lot. Be aware of morning dew when used in open field. Don't have to tell you why. The stuff sack is a bit to tight to my liking, I consider this as a minor inconvenience. Plenty of stuff sacks in the closet. Anyway, to conclude this lengthy comment, if you don't need a 100% waterproof bivy but like it roomy with a big bug net, don't mind doing a bit of work with the seams (or leave it like it is, it's up to you), easy access, without breaking the bank, this might be the one. Thank you for your time.

Very sweet! Lightweight and great features, good alternative for low key camping with quick setup. Great review as always brother 🤠🌲

Thanks for taking the time to do this review, very useful! Noting the comment about hospital, I hope you're doing well, and get back out on some adventures soon! 🙂

Very impressive to be fair, real small and lightweight, both bonuses and something you could fit in your bag even if you are not stopping out overnight but invaluable in an emergency situation. Bit on the pricy side for an OAP like me but you cannot have everything. Great to have the mesh as well, did not that came with it but looked a real decent product. I think it may have been the British Army bivvy bag, which was my first watch of your channel if I remember correctly, channel come a long way since then. Good review Gaz, cheers Alan

Great review Gaz, I've been looking for a bivvy bag to compliment my tarp. This could be it! Look forward to you trying it out.👍👍👍

Good looking bit of kit and overview , thanks for sharing , God bless !

Evening mate, nice one. Look forward to seeing your next video. 👍😁😎

Looks like this bag will work well. Thanks for showing us and take care.

Looks good, compact and light, super review. Many thanks.

Thanks Gaz, Just watched your video and ordered one - I already have the Sierra Designs Backcountry Bivy but I am a bit of a Robens Fanboy so took a punt on this one too - You can't have too much kit :-)

I like the mesh in the hood and that you can guy it up. I have a military biviy but not bug proof..

Keen to see how you get on with this be ideal if you have no issues with it looking for you your full review keep the videos coming

Nice one Gaz 👌 Not seen this one before but looks like it's packed with great features for the price and weight. I'll look forward to watching you use it mate. Cheers, J 👍

Seriously considering getting one of these so thanks for the video. As you said, in dru weather it'll be fine for open camping and in rain you can use a tarp. Happy days.

Looks great that Gaz, glad you mentioned a sleeping mat and tarp as I was thinking it would be a rough nights sleep for my old bones Lol 😁 Nice one mate ATB 🍻👍 Woody

Nice stuff, thanks for the review.

Received mine this afternoon, I'll be using mine with an ID Silshelter. Looks good.

Nice one Gaz , it will be good to see how well it handles condensation . But all in all it looks a decent bit of kit with the the zip… I got one sawn into my smaller Alpkit bivvy and it just makes life so much easier getting in and out . Atb Dave

Looks good that, nice and roomy. Look forward to see it on a camp. ATB mate.

Surprised by this. It seems to good to be true tbh. Can’t wait for you to try it out!

Good video mate and a nice first look at the bivvy. Just FYI, mine arrived today and I noticed that the seam that runs along the side of the zip is not sealed with tape on the inside like some of my other bags. If you are going to use this in heavy rain it would need seam sealing I reckon. Look forward to your review. All the best, Rob.

Seriously thinking of getting one of these, will only be using it along with a tarp so waterproof Ness isn't a issue. I own the Robens starlight 2 tent so trust the brand .

Thanks for sharing Gaz, it's got me interested atb Taff 🤠👊

There's a lot of good features there Gaz. I like the width. Can't stand the bags you can't get into as you hinted at. I think the peg points are pretty cool to. Hey, I had this video lined up before your visit to mine today bro. A good purchase here. I wish you many great adventures in it. Mark

Looks promising, best of the lightweight bivy with mesh I have managed to find so far, and the price is very nice - I will give it a shot, since I have few great places that I won't be able to set up my tent, and the benefit will be 700grams less weight to carry on my bike with this bivy.

Seems decent that Gaz, be Interested to see how you fit with a thick pad in there too... my miltec bivvy is great and has a 3/4 zip, double the weight though, but with a thick pad in there its proper tight so you have to put the bag on tip of a pad/mat. I like this bivvy though Robens make some good products

Good little vid.. do you know if the robens logo's on the bivvy are glow in the dark type of thing.. if so that's off putting for me but apart from that looks decent.

For this bivy, and the same type bivies (no poles, and a remaining hole where rain gets in), I recommend a small tarp. The only bivies I would use without a tarp are OR Advanced Bivy (discontinued) and the OR Alpine AscentShell (wears down too fast). The alternative of an actual bivy tent has past, the newer Ionosphere isn't as good as the old one. The smallest tent I can think of that is almost as stealthy as a bivy is the Jack Wolfskin Gossamer 1 which is based on the Ionosphere, but it's better, that tent I recommend. Using bivies can be dangerous, beware.

Would appreciate your feedback in regards to any issues such as condensation. I'm a bit of a bivvy addict (for the stealth, simplicity, and smaller footprint pitch options) but all of my bivvy's are military and so I don't own a civilian one as yet. An Outdoor Research bivvy looks good but is pricey. I'm a fan of Robens tents as I own a couple so I'll be interested to see how this performs.

Hi Gaziano. Love your videos. Any tips about jsing this now that youve tried it out? How do I stop it sticking to my face? Thanks, Tim

Good review Gaz....would you say its the best out of the 3 you have ???? I am an ex squaddie so had lots of nights sleep in the issue bag but i am looking into what's available and lighter on the market right now and wondering if the Alpkit Kloke would be better than this although i like the sound of the mosi net on this one.

hey I like that one alot, Ive been thinking of how i could modify my army one but it seems like a lot of fiddly work lol look forward to hearing how you get on out in the field

Enjoy your unboxing you've shown the product well. How did it go when you tested it out ?

*Very impressive, and it packs so small!* ⭐😃👍

Gaz awesome mate. Been looking for a bag. THIS COULD BE THE ONE. I’ve never had any problems with any Robens gear. Man don’t leave us hanging. When are you trying it? Can’t wait to see what you think. Going to website to have a look. Honestly can’t wait for your review. Stay safe mate🔥

Cheers mate thanks

That does look a handy bit of kit bud. I sometimes avoid using one of the bivvies I have because , as you say getting in and out can be a bit of a Pfaff. Doing that worm thing or sort of standing up under a low tarp 😂. Looking forward to seeing how you get on . Was thinking about getting the snugpak sf bivvy but that one looks worth a look . Take care mate atvb 👍

Hey Gaz! When will there be an update on this? Considering buying one but would like to hear your experiences first. Pros and cons?

Hope you can give us an update once you have tried it out. Seems well thought out but of course the proof is in the use.

This bag looks nice and in good quality. L43, fully watched and hoped you would enjoy it.

great video friend happy weekend

Good video!!

Nice review buddy robens is a great brand sell some of there gear mainly tents top quality

Looks the business Gaz......good weight to size ratio too. Thats also a good price you couldnt get a decent sleeping bag for £64...........look forward to seeing how it performs in the field.......ATB..........Stu....👍👌

Hi , Can you use this with a British army sleep system..?? Thanks in advance

How does it compare the the hunka XL weight wise ?

Well my bivi arrived this week and I have discovered that the uppermost part of the bivi is not seam sealed. I can't recall if you disclosed this vital information or another but regardless I've set myself the task of seam sealing mine soonest. Maybe this is why Robens haven't committed to stating the topside of the bivi is waterproof. Disappointed by their failure.

I've got my eye on one of these mate, great review thanks, learnt a lot about the bivvy from this and I've found one brand new at £54, love the side zip and mesh.

Is this going to be any good in the rain? Manufacturer's website says it water-resistant!

Have you tried it out in the field yet? And if so, how did it perform?

Can the mesh be rolled away and have an open face for stargazing?

Good stuff Gaz, yeah the zip adds weight but it's worth it for the convenience. I'll be interested to see how you get on with it outside in the rain 👍🍺🍺