Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Bivvies Defined

By Casper Vivianodeni


Almost all anglers know that they need this very essential equipment to be able to make it through their overnight fishing expeditions - a bivvy.

A bivvy, also referred to as a bivouac sack or bivvy sack, is a lightweight protection device most oftentimes used when camping outdoors. It's size is one that is just very suitable to fit over a sleeping bag and still offer protection from unpredictable weather.

It can be made from very lightweight material and can weigh less than a tent's groundsheet. The make of the bivvy is one that is breathable and waterproof to keep you and the sleeping bag from being wet. The disadvantage of this simple bivyy is that there is humidity that condenses on the inner side leaving the occupant or the sleeping bag moist. But recent improvements led to the emergence of waterproof/breathable fabrics, which now permit some humidity to pass through the fabric while blocking most external water. Another improvement is the manufacturing of bivvies that are made of silnylon which adds 10 degrees Fahrenheit of warmth to you.

Bivvies are utilized in almost all camping trips but is also massively used in fishing. That is why there are so many fishing bivvy manufacturers that sell fishing bivvies today. This can somehow confuse you on what bivvy to pick, so to help you go through this process, here are a few guidelines.

The number one factor to consider is the style of fishing you have. There are anglers that like carrying light load while there are others who love bringing everything with them. One more thing to think about is the number of days you usually spend in fishing trips. If you are one that loves going on fishing trips for days then you would really need a bivvy that can stand all kinds of weather. The final thing to think about is the size of the bivvy. It should not be too big or too small but one that would easily fit a bank and would not compromise your fishing location.

Considering all these things in your bivvy selection would ensure you that you'll have the bivvy of your dreams.




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