OEX Bush Pro Salamanda Bivi Tent for 1 Person, Compact and Lightweight 1 Man Tent, Ideal for Backpacking, Wild Camping and Fishing, Camping Equipment, Grey, One Size

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kg and packing down to 43 x 11 x 11 cm, the OEX Salamanda Bivi Bag is easy to carry and doesn’t take up much space in your pack.

The OEX Salamanda Bivi Bag offers a comfortable middle ground, providing the familiarity of a tent with the compactness of a bivi bag.The larger the surface area of the tent or bivvi, the more inconsiderate this might be to air and dry it in a cramped hostel bunk room, which will in a few cases be packed full of migrant workers.

The Salamanda Bivi is compatible with the OEX Expedition Tarp (350984) and the Bush Tarp Pro (329229), allowing you to expand your shelter if needed. Used in -5deg with windchill on top and blocked that completely, where my normal basha wouldn't have. I will be accepting lifts every now and then though if offered, which will make the journey a little shorter.The Lanshan 1 allows more traditional camping and isn't heavier or much more expensive than the Oex Salamanda. It features a 5000mm hydrostatic head flysheet and a 7000mm hydrostatic head groundsheet, providing excellent protection from rain and damp ground. I haven't used the Polestar either, my experience with that style of tent is condensation can be an issue but YMMV.

However, some users have noted that it can be quite heavy for a ‘lightweight’ shelter, and there can be issues with condensation. The bivi bag provides enough space for one person, a sleeping bag, and a pack, making it a comfortable shelter for solo campers. Yes if a bear did find me one night and the pepper spray worked I doubt I could sleep anymore that night, I would probably pack up and find the nearest village with a park bench and sleep there instead.

However, they may not be the best choice for those who prefer more spacious accommodations or are camping in very humid conditions.

I am sincerely hoping I never get discovered by a bear at night: that would be incredibly stressful. When he's not out exploring a new trail or testing out the latest outdoor gear, Mat enjoys writing in-depth articles to help others navigate their own outdoor journeys. I am treating the bivvi or tent as a redundancy item, because I am expecting to be sleeping in a youth hostel hopefully at least 90% of the time. With lightweight aluminium pegs and guylines, the bivi bag is quick and easy to pitch, even in challenging conditions. Secondly, it’s well-suited to those transitioning from traditional tents to more minimalist camping solutions.

Nothing better for stealth camping and can be set up in the dark, in close cover and also usefully when blind drunk! I would still choose a mid+inner over tarp+bivvy though, because I find enclosed bivvys claustrophobic and if they have mesh uppers mosquitoes will still annoy you anyway. Today, we’re going to delve into the world of solo camping and review a product that promises to make your solo adventures more comfortable and convenient: the OEX Salamanda Bivi Bag. The Durston X-Mid 1 seems really good, although more expensive than what I am used to and seemingly unavailable within the UK (I’m off in less than 2 weeks, giving not that much time for postage).