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Rab

Rab Ridge Raider Bivi

A hooped, freestanding bivi with a midge door that feels like a tiny tent.

Weight
890 g
Waterproof
15,000 mmBreathable fabric
Packed
32 × 15 cm

Best price found

£339.99

at Ultralight Outdoor Gear · In stock · RRP £419.99

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Prices checked 31 October 2026. We may earn a commission on these links.

  • Waterproof
  • Breathable
  • Taped seams
  • Hooped
  • Zip
  • Bug net
  • Bathtub floor

Specifications

Weight
890 g
Packed size
32 × 15 cm
Fabric
Pertex Shield Air 15D polyamide 3-layer ripstop with air-permeable PU membrane and polyami
Hydrostatic head
15,000 mm
Open size
240 × 80 cm
Entry
Hooped, freestanding, Zipped entry
Breathable
Breathable fabric
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Pros & cons

  • Hoop and foot pole give real headroom and an almost tent-like feel, removing bivvy claustrophobia
  • Integrated mesh bug door lets you vent the zip while keeping midges out; fast to pitch with only 6 peg points
  • Tough, all-season build with 15,000mm HH shell and deep bathtub floor; reviewers found condensation mostly limited to…
  • Heavy and bulky for a bivi, close to a lightweight one-person tent; pricey at £420 RRP
  • Pertex Shield Air is not quite as breathable as the older eVent version; getting in and out takes practice

Sources for this product

  1. 1Rab Ridge Raider Bivi product page
  2. 2Ultralight Outdoor Gear listing
  3. 3Cotswold Outdoor listing
  4. 4Ultralight Outdoor Gear / Trail blog review of 2021 Pertex Shield Air version
  5. 5Active Traveller review of eVent version
  6. 6Outdoors Magic review of eVent version

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