Snugpak Bivvi Bag Extra Long

Snugpak Bivvi Bag - Extra Long

 

The Snugpak Bivvi Bag is a waterproof sleeping bag outer shell. With a small volume and exceptional lightweight properties, the Bivvi bag can be used as the bare minimum for wild camping in the summer or used in conjunction with a sleeping system and air mat for planned camps all year round. A 5000mm Hydrostatic Head guarantees waterproof and windproof durability, creating an enclosed micro-climate that increases humidity and maintaining body temperature through the protection of evaporative and convection heat loss.

 

The technical fabric of the Snugpak Bivvi Bag, Paratex Dry, is breathable, allowing trapped moisture to escape from within the microclimate, keeping you warm, dry and comfortable. It can be folded or packed away in your outdoor kit, with or without a sleeping bag and is the ideal choice for outdoor ventures, bushcraft and emergency survival.

Snugpak Bivvi Bags are compatible with most sleeping bags. This Bivvi Bag includes a waterproof drawstring pouch with velcro handle so you can attach your bivvi bag anywhere.

Please Note: Snugpak Bivvi Bags have a solid coating, and although designed to be breathable, sufficient air cannot pass through the fabric to sustain breathing. To prevent suffocation do not completely seal any Bivvi Bag system.

Watch the video below for instructions on How to Compress your Snugpak Sleeping Bag.

Caring for you Snugpak Sleeping Bag

Washing
All Snugpak® sleeping bags are fully washable by hand or even by a washing machine. There are instructions on the care label, which you can find sewn into one of the inner seams.

However, even the highest grade of insulation/filling will eventually lose some thermal efficiency and structure after repeated wash cycles, so it is recommended that washing your sleeping bag should not be done often, especially when using a washing machine. Whenever possible, instead of a full wash, sponging both inner and outer fabrics with soap and water is advised. Then dry and air your sleeping bag thoroughly before storing back in its compression sack.

If you are machine washing your sleeping bag make sure you read the following guidelines for best results:

1. Zip up the sleeping bag and ensure any draw-cords are entirely in the machine and not trapped in the door before starting.
2. Machine wash on a cool and gentle setting (never more than 30°C/86°F) in a front-loading domestic washing machine (we would advise against using a top loader as the agitator can damage the product).
3. Avoid the use of liquid detergent and fabric softeners as this can leave a residue on the bag, a low or fragrance-free powder or Tech Wash is ideal.

Washing Instructions:

• Do not dry clean
• Do not tumble dry
• Do not iron
• Do not bleach
• Wash at or below 30°C

Drying
Line dry your sleeping bag. Do NOT tumble dry. Drying sleeping bags in a tumble drier could result in heat damage to the items. This can happen even when using a low-temperature setting if the sleeping bag is left in the dryer too long or doesn’t have enough space in which to tumble freely.

Reproofing
Use a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish on all  Snugpak sleeping bags, water repellency can be maintained with periodic re-treatment with suitable aftercare products.

Storage
Do not store the bag compressed for long periods between uses. While Snugpak sleeping bags are rolled at the factory for despatch, it is NOT advised emulating this without special machinery.

• Length: 260cm
• Width at chest: 88cm
• Width at feet: 65cm
• Weight: Extra Long - 320g
• Packed Size: 13cm x 10cm
• Fabric: Paratex Dry 100% Nylon
• Fully waterproof 5000mm Hydrostatic Head
• Colour: OD Green
• Size: Extra long
• Includes Drawstring Storage Pouch

Highlights

• PVC taped seams
• Mummy shape
• Supplied with its own stuff sack with a mesh bottom

Comfort and Low-temperature figures are given for guidance only.
 

Temperature Ratings for Sleeping Bag

Snugpak’s performance figures are drawn from over forty years of experience and customer feedback. Their comfort figure assumes you will be sleeping lightly clothed (thermal base layer or PJ’s) within a tent on a good quality sleep mat, at this external temperature the majority of users should feel comfortable and get a good night’s sleep. The low-temperature ratings are temperatures the sleeping bags have been used at by fit individuals with the minimum of discomfort. There are many variables involved in a good night’s sleep, including climate, altitude, fitness and metabolism, if in doubt stick to the comfort figure.

For a Guide to Snugpak's Sleeping Bag Dimensions and Temperature Ratings see our Snugpak Sleeping Bags Comparison Chart.