Thanks for you're review on this bivi from watching you're other video about the GEERTOP Bivy... I went for the Geertop bivy cheers 👍🏻

@@Truthwillalwayswinoverlies Thanks for your comment! I much prefer the GeerTop Bivy, I personally think it performs as well if not better than the Snugpak Stratosphere and definitely has more features, good choice! 👍

Looks good, but interestingly, there's review somewhere of that leaking quite badly, but Geertop also do the Blazer (which you know !), a bivvy/tent xover? which looks interesting, except that too has a propensity to pool/leak by the bottom hoop which is sqared off for some reason? Station 13 do a slightly improved non camo version, but still with the squared off lower hoop.@@outdoorswithrichard

@@lauriebloggs8391 Thanks for your comment. You’re right, there was an issue regarding waterproofing at one stage, but this wasn’t a design fault, but a manufacturing fault, apparently the seams hadn’t been properly taped! This I heard was subsequently rectified. I personally haven’t had any issues myself, nor have many others, I know. Also according to a lot of online reviews, most people seem happy. 👍

If I was after another bivvy, I would certainly now go for the Plume 2 over the Snugpak.....@@outdoorswithrichard

Thanks for your comment!. I’m pleased you enjoyed the review! 👍

Thanks for your comment and praise! I hear the Alpkit Elan is a good bivy for the price! However I haven’t personally tried one, so can’t be 100% sure!

lower headspace...@@outdoorswithrichard

@@lauriebloggs8391 Thanks for your comment, lower head space than the Snugpak 🤔 Wow that is low!

It is...which is which I chose the Strat. now superceded by the Geertop Plume 2👍@@outdoorswithrichard

Thanks for your comment, I’m pleased you enjoyed the review! 👍

Thanks for your comment. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a bad bivy, it just didn’t work for me, but if it works for you, that’s all that matters! 👍

Thanks for your comment and praise! I like Snugpak products, but I also agree with you, Snugpak products are becoming overpriced!

I do use my Strat., but now normally prefer the Ionosphere, but that too is now stupidly priced (RRP)@@outdoorswithrichard

Today, RRP is a phenomenal £204 on Snugpaks website 🥵@@outdoorswithrichard

It (the Stratosphere)has now been superceded in my "collection" by the Geertop Plume 2......but you know that!! 🙂

Thanks for your comment. In my opinion more expensive isn’t always better! I also think having a bit more room, including internal height, is definitely worth the extra packed weight/size and a much nicer less claustrophobic experience! A side entrance is definitely a must, as a front bivy entrance is a pain getting in and out of! A second mesh door for those warmer nights, so you can roll the outer door up, is also a consideration. With reference to waterproofing, most bivys I’ve tested have been fine, but I always put a tarp over my bivy for extra protection from the elements and as well as room to relax. I really like the GeerTop bivys. Great bivys at a sensible price. Watch all my bivy reviews for my thoughts! Links to where I purchased my bivys are in the descriptions. I also ensure I use a footprint to protect my bivys! 👍

Thanks for your comment. Breathability is a problem and unless you use a tarp over the top, there is always a risk rain can get in, when not fully zipped up!

All true, but if you get a tarp...why not get a tent?@@outdoorswithrichard

@@lauriebloggs8391 Thanks for your comment. To be honest you can buy a really good tarp for not too much money, cheaper than a tent and a tarp is always a handy bit of kit to have, when having to adapt.

don't get me wrong, I use tarps at times......@@outdoorswithrichard

Bivys in general and condensation, go hand in hand. Part of the bivy experience 🤣

@@outdoorswithrichard …….and then I found the Dutch bivi bag!…and have never had condensation .

@@soldier-Dave I’ve heard good things about the Dutch bivy! 👍