Ultralight Survival- SOL Escape Bivvy, Snugpack Jungle Blanket, Mods & Free / DIY Options
Doug Shoe Bushcraft
18,022 views
How I camp in rain and bad weather using ultralight gear. This doesn't have to be expensive. I'll show you things you can get for free, mod, or make yourself. How to find the right spot to camp, taking advantage of the natural surroundings.
Previous video where I camped using this bivvy system-
“Primitive Skills Camping - Heavy Rain”
Primitive Survival - Heavy Rain
Survival Gear & Equipment seen and discussed in this video---
Weights are to the nearest ounce on my scale. None of these are sponsored links. These companies have not paid me anything. I bought the products myself. (I wasn't given free products to review).
SOL Escape Bivvy. Weight = 9 oz including stuff sack
https://www.amazon.com/S-L-Reflective...
SOL Escape Bivvy Light
Less expensive version without the zipper. (It's not in the video because I don't have this one yet).
https://www.amazon.com/S-Survive-Outd...
Snugpack Jungle Blanket. Weight = 1 lb 9 oz including stuff sack
I modified mine, adding grommets so I can use it like a simple, envelope style sleeping bag.
https://www.amazon.com/Snugpak-92246-...
Harbor Freight (Pittsburg brand) Grommet Pliers with 100 Grommets
https://www.harborfreight.com/grommet...
DIY Tyvek Bivvy (seen in this video). Weight = 13 oz
Actually “Tyvek” is a brand name. I made the bivvy from an off brand of house wrap. It's all the same for this purpose IMHO.
What I called “Carpet Tape” in this video. It's available in many places. I'll link to the Home Depot web site for one example.
Robert's Indoor/Outdoor 3 in. x 15 ft. Double-Sided Carpet Tape Roll
https://www.homedepot.com/p/ROBERTS-I...
Arcturus poncho. Weight = 11 oz
https://arcturusgear.com/search?type=...
20 Comments
Enjoying the outdoors doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. You show this all the time. Love your self deprecating humor and laughter in making your points. Your knowledge and scriptures are always appreciated. Mark Tapp
No matter how 'breathable' a fabric is, wrap yourself in it for a length of time and you are going to get wet .. yep 😏.
Being prepared for an unforeseen emergency is the way to go. Better still, thorough pre-planning goes a long way in ensuring that one does not get into such a situation. 🤔 .. but then, having gear on hand in case of an emergency IS good pre-planning. Confusing .. 😁.
One should never go out with one's TIBAMIN just 'looking' for an emergency. Skills, mindset and appropriate gear can in many instances, downgrade an emergency to merely an 'inconvenience'.
I have never been a fan of using a rain poncho / similar, as a 'bivvy bag'. I got damp / wet too many times doing that. Rather, back in the day, setting up a very low 'A-frame' with the accompanying 'air gap / air flow' around me seemed to work better. 'Buddy-buddy' in a TB under the Poncho with a sleeping bag 'inner' (as we called them) zipped open and used as a quilt was the way to go.
Yes, those 'heat-reflecting' surfaces .. subject for much debate! My take on it, from hopefully 🤞 understanding what I have read up on it, they reflect 'radiant heat' and not 'conductive heat'. The closer to the bare skin, the more effective. As I said, subject for much debate 😏.
Always good watching your posts .. thanks for sharing. Until next time then, take care ..
I love that home made bivy i will be looking into this but until i made one i will keep using the blanket and zeltbahn in combination with my poncho. We called it an envelope in the army but i think Americans call it a cowboy roll or something like that. It is a bit heavier than what you carry but it is cheap, fireproof and effective. The mat i use for sitting pad and emergency sleeping pad is actually made to use as backpack padding it is called a faltmatte in the Bundeswehr and like your mat it is enough for my top two thirds. Garbage bags i use to keep my pack and other gear dry when i have to keep them close i also line the bucket of my pack with it as i grew up in the swamp area of the low countries.
Thanks for another informative video stay safe and healthy brother. God bless you and yours.
Ultralight Survival- SOL Escape Bivvy, Snugpack Jungle Blanket, Mods & Free / DIY Options
Doug Shoe Bushcraft
18,022 views
How I camp in rain and bad weather using ultralight gear. This doesn't have to be expensive. I'll show you things you can get for free, mod, or make yourself. How to find the right spot to camp, taking advantage of the natural surroundings.
Previous video where I camped using this bivvy system-
“Primitive Skills Camping - Heavy Rain”
Primitive Survival - Heavy Rain
Survival Gear & Equipment seen and discussed in this video---
Weights are to the nearest ounce on my scale. None of these are sponsored links. These companies have not paid me anything. I bought the products myself. (I wasn't given free products to review).
SOL Escape Bivvy. Weight = 9 oz including stuff sack
https://www.amazon.com/S-L-Reflective...
SOL Escape Bivvy Light
Less expensive version without the zipper. (It's not in the video because I don't have this one yet).
https://www.amazon.com/S-Survive-Outd...
Snugpack Jungle Blanket. Weight = 1 lb 9 oz including stuff sack
I modified mine, adding grommets so I can use it like a simple, envelope style sleeping bag.
https://www.amazon.com/Snugpak-92246-...
Harbor Freight (Pittsburg brand) Grommet Pliers with 100 Grommets
https://www.harborfreight.com/grommet...
DIY Tyvek Bivvy (seen in this video). Weight = 13 oz
Actually “Tyvek” is a brand name. I made the bivvy from an off brand of house wrap. It's all the same for this purpose IMHO.
What I called “Carpet Tape” in this video. It's available in many places. I'll link to the Home Depot web site for one example.
Robert's Indoor/Outdoor 3 in. x 15 ft. Double-Sided Carpet Tape Roll
https://www.homedepot.com/p/ROBERTS-I...
Arcturus poncho. Weight = 11 oz
https://arcturusgear.com/search?type=...
“Primitive Skills Camping - Heavy Rain”
https://youtu.be/TvB8o7Y2oBM
Survival Gear & Equipment seen and discussed in this video---
Weights are to the nearest ounce on my scale. None of these are sponsored links. These companies have not paid me anything. I bought the products myself. (I wasn't given free products to review).
SOL Escape Bivvy. Weight = 9 oz including stuff sack
https://www.amazon.com/S-L-Reflective-Escape-Bivvy/dp/B00EZEPCB4/ref=sr_1_5_mod_primary_new?crid=6IMQHPCNYBMA&keywords=sol+escape+bivvy&qid=1682955675&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=sol+escape%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5
SOL Escape Bivvy Light
Less expensive version without the zipper. (It's not in the video because I don't have this one yet).
https://www.amazon.com/S-Survive-Outdoors-Longer-Escape/dp/B00EZEXCBG/ref=sr_1_6?crid=6IMQHPCNYBMA&keywords=sol+escape+bivvy&qid=1682955731&sprefix=sol+escape%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-6
Snugpack Jungle Blanket. Weight = 1 lb 9 oz including stuff sack
I modified mine, adding grommets so I can use it like a simple, envelope style sleeping bag.
https://www.amazon.com/Snugpak-92246-Jungle-Blanket-Olive/dp/B00BTHREMK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=30DXC3YLOAT0L&keywords=snugpak+jungle+blanket&qid=1682955794&sprefix=snugpak+jungle+blanket%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-2
Harbor Freight (Pittsburg brand) Grommet Pliers with 100 Grommets
https://www.harborfreight.com/grommet-pliers-with-100-grommets-66707.html
DIY Tyvek Bivvy (seen in this video). Weight = 13 oz
Actually “Tyvek” is a brand name. I made the bivvy from an off brand of house wrap. It's all the same for this purpose IMHO.
What I called “Carpet Tape” in this video. It's available in many places. I'll link to the Home Depot web site for one example.
Robert's Indoor/Outdoor 3 in. x 15 ft. Double-Sided Carpet Tape Roll
https://www.homedepot.com/p/ROBERTS-Indoor-Outdoor-3-in-x-15-ft-Double-Sided-Carpet-Tape-Roll-50-605-12/100645279
Arcturus poncho. Weight = 11 oz
https://arcturusgear.com/search?type=product%2Cpage&q=poncho