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Ortovox

Ortovox Bivy Single

A tough, reusable 70D ripstop emergency bivy for one: 280 g with a rolltop stowaway bag.

Weight
280 g
Thermal
Barrier only
Packed
6.5 × 22 cm

Best price found

£48.71

at Alpinetrek · In stock · RRP £64.95

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  • Windproof
  • Water repellent
  • Ripstop fabric
  • Reusable
  • Rolltop stuff bag

Specifications

Weight
280 g (Maker figure; Alpinetrek lists 235 g)
Packed size
6.5 × 22 cm
Material
70D polyester ripstop, PU coated, in signal orange
Thermal claim
No heat-reflection claim; windproof, water- and dirt-repellent shell
Open size
230 cm long (retailer figure; Ortovox shows a size chart only)
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Pros & cons

  • 70D polyester ripstop is far tougher than foil or polythene bags (Ortovox: 'very robust')
  • Fixed rolltop stowaway bag means it won't get lost and repacks easily
  • Signal-orange fabric is easy for rescuers to spot
  • No reflective lining, so it blocks wind and wet but adds little warmth on its own
  • At 280 g and around £49, heavier and dearer than foil emergency bags

Sources for this product

  1. 1Ortovox Bivy Single product page
  2. 2Alpinetrek listing
  3. 3Hardloop listing

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