Snugpak Stratosphere Bivvy and Stasha G2 Tarp

First pitch of my Snugpak Stratosphere bivvy and Stasha G2 tarp. Practice pitch for my first ever tarp and bivvy camp.

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

The snugpak stratosphere bivvy is a great addition to your camping kit looking forward to seeing you out on the hill's with it Dave nota bad first time tarp setup atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@cheviotoutdoors]

Cheers Jimmy, I’m tempted to give it its first outing on Friday night. Just waiting to see what the weather forecast brings 👍

[@dekacoombe4595]

Great set up mate , pity about uncle Bulgaria being the wrong way round 😂Bob will keep you right on the hill 👍🏻, looking forward to your next camp in it mate , thanks , atb Deka 👍🏻👌🏻💯

[@cheviotoutdoors]

lol 😂 school boy error, don’t tell Bob 😂

[@dekacoombe4595]

@@cheviotoutdoors 😆😆🤩👍🏻

[@jimmy.mccutcheon.1961]

Nice one Dave 👍

[@cheviotoutdoors]

@@jimmy.mccutcheon.1961 cheers Jimmy 👍

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi Dave Looks like the tarp and bivy is taking off Hope to see you enjoy it as much as I do Cheers Adrian

[@cheviotoutdoors]

@@northumberlandmountainhopper cheers Adrian, thoroughly enjoyed my first tarp and bivvy camp 👍

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi Dave Tarp and bivy best suited to quiet camps in tucked away spots for peace and quiet ! Your group camps. Are probably more comfortable with the tent. But if you grow to love it then use it whenever !!! Cheers Adrian

[@cheviotoutdoors]

@@northumberlandmountainhopper I’ve got a solo planned in a nice spot high up in the Coquet valley so will give it a go there. Still enjoyed it but I do like space to spread my gear out under cover 👍

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

@@cheviotoutdoorsperhaps one day we will bump into each other while out bivying ! Cheers

[@cheviotoutdoors]

@@northumberlandmountainhopper yeah, would be good to have a catch up 👍

[@pawlett1]

Great little setup Dave. Would look good on Wimbledon Common! You want to tell those noisy neighbours to shut up next time 😅

[@cheviotoutdoors]

@@pawlett1 lol cheers Graham, you should come on a camp some time 👍

[@pawlett1]

@@cheviotoutdoors Would love to. All the gear is just sitting in the attic waiting for an adventure!

[@themountainmen9484]

I have the same combo, strat and stasha, used the strat a few times now and so far its been mint. I bought an omnisphehere as well, but I have yet to pitch it😮 i will eventually as it gives me an excuse to get out😂

[@cheviotoutdoors]

@@themountainmen9484 did you get any condensation as I’ve heard people saying their sleeping bag gets damp in a bivvy? Thanks for watching 👍

[@themountainmen9484]

@cheviotoutdoors no, I was very surprised as I used it in November on a camp that was in an air field and the wind was piercing, felt like -2⁰ so as you can imagine I had a 4 season bag and alot of layers as well as a top blanket, being on a 4 season mat brought me very closed to the bivi top, I was zipped up all night no condensation at all, the bottom vent was pegged out fairly high, I can't really say any other time as I've had the bug mesh zipped open so any warmth from my breathe would have gone straight out, I have yet to get in wet though, tarp is magic , dead strong, the lack of toe outs let it down a bit, but it's quality and durability is miint, I have a small dd superlight that has alot more toe outs so I may give that a go with the strat🤔

[@cheviotoutdoors]

@@themountainmen9484 that’s good to hear you got no condensation. On my first pitch video I actually went to peg out the middle of the side but was surprised to see no peg point. Cheers for the information 👍

[@stewartlancaster6155]

what a performance, I can pitch my one men tent in less than 4 mins. why would anyone choose this bizarre method of shelter ?

[@thefucrew9865]

For extra coverage, from sun or rain. Multiple layers drop the temperature underneath, when it is hot. The extra layer gives them.a respite from the rain to put their gear in, to stop it from getting wet/wetter.

[@cheviotoutdoors]

@thefucrew9865 space for stashing gear under cover is a definite benefit, especially with the amount of rain this summer 👍

[@etherealbolweevil6268]

Needs a pair of googly eyes.

[@cheviotoutdoors]

lol 😂

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

do you not think being zipped in the hooped bivvy defeats the object a bit . unless your leaving the head end open for the views ? just a thought.paint some eyes on it for the womble affect 😂

[@cheviotoutdoors]

@@thegeordiefellwalker8878 lol 😂 I think I’ll have the zip open especially as I’ve heard they can suffer from condensation if not ventilated 👍