What is the Trailhead Bivi?
The Trailhead Bivi is a lightweight, breathable, packable bivi that offers warmth and waterproof protection when sleeping under the stars. The versatility of this bivi also makes it suitable as extra protection underneath a tent when camping or tarp on a bike on a multi-day bikepacking adventure.
Bivis, or bivvy bags, are often used instead of tents or shelters by mountaineers or backpackers who want to carry minimum equipment. A bivi is packable and lightweight. Therefore, it is a much easier option to carry around on long expeditions than lugging around tent poles and heavy material.
What is it made from?
The Trailhead Bivi is constructed with a breathable 40D ripstop nylon with a PU coating for rugged, waterproof protection. The fabric is treated with a fluorocarbon free durable water repellent (DWR) which helps to create extra resistance against elements like rain and wind, whilst being a more sustainable choice than your average bivi.
To put into perspective how waterproof the fabric is, the hydrostatic head of your average tent flysheet (basically, the amount of water it'll withstand before allowing it to pass through) is around 3000mm - the Trailhead Bivi's is 10000mm.
What are its features?
Nylon ripstop offers a sturdy, durable layer to slip your sleeping bag in, helping to decrease the chance of you ripping or snagging the bivi and sleeping bag when lying on rougher surfaces. Whilst rugged and durable, the fabric is also lightweight and breathable, helping regulate temperature and improve comfort, ideal for helping you catch some z's with ease.
A simple snap opening entry makes it super easy to get in and out of the bivi. The bag also has a stiffened peak for enhanced weather protection and an integrated rain gutter to direct the nasty rainwater away. Taped seams help improve the bivi's waterproof protection by covering holes in the fabric (the holes are created when a seam is sewn together), preventing water from seeping through.
Features:
- Lightweight, waterproof, breathable fabric
- 40D ripstop nylon with PU coating
- Fluorocarbon free DWR
- 10000mm hydrostatic head
- Taped waterproof seams
- Simple snap opening entry with stiffened peak and integrated rain gutter
- Packable