I’ve used this Snugpak Stratoshere Bivy Shelter for about a year now and in my opinion, it is not a bad bivy. However I feel as well as having some pros, it’s also got some cons! What are your thoughts on this bivy?
@@Truthwillalwayswinoverlies Thanks for your comment! I much prefer the GeerTop Bivy, I personally think it performs as well if not better than the Snugpak Stratosphere and definitely has more features, good choice! 👍
Looks good, but interestingly, there's review somewhere of that leaking quite badly, but Geertop also do the Blazer (which you know !), a bivvy/tent xover? which looks interesting, except that too has a propensity to pool/leak by the bottom hoop which is sqared off for some reason? Station 13 do a slightly improved non camo version, but still with the squared off lower hoop.@@outdoorswithrichard
@@lauriebloggs8391 Thanks for your comment. You’re right, there was an issue regarding waterproofing at one stage, but this wasn’t a design fault, but a manufacturing fault, apparently the seams hadn’t been properly taped! This I heard was subsequently rectified. I personally haven’t had any issues myself, nor have many others, I know. Also according to a lot of online reviews, most people seem happy. 👍
Absolutely love mine. I've used it several times for bikepacking and the packed size and weight (or lack thereof) are fantastic. I've not had any issues with the size. I'm 6'4" and fairly broad and I find I have plenty of room to shuffle around. I'm a side-sleeper, so don't have an issue with the height. I did have a leak once, but that was user error as I'd neglected to do the storm flap up and the zip leaked (there had been beer) - we were on a beach in France at the time and got hit by a storm straight off the Atlantic. As the next day I had a 20 mile ride to the next stop in the pishing rain anyway this was not much of a hardship tbh. Interested to see all the comments about condensation - never actually found it to be a problem.
Hi Richard, I had one but sold it on due to its lack of breathability. I have just bought an Alpkit Elan in the hope that it will perform better. Its has the advantage of being able to elevate the material on the footbox and its cheaper. Well presented, honest review. ATB, Paul.
Thanks for your comment and praise! I hear the Alpkit Elan is a good bivy for the price! However I haven’t personally tried one, so can’t be 100% sure!
A detailed and thorough review, thank you. Probably the best and most complete review of the Stratosphere out there. I couldn't agree more with your detailed assessment at the end. I have one, quite like it at the right time and place, and at 6'4" and 105 kgs I can side sleep ok in it, but your "pros and cons" are absolutely spot on. It is now, like a lot of Snugpak stuff, becoming overpriced.
Thanks for your comment. In my opinion more expensive isn’t always better! I also think having a bit more room, including internal height, is definitely worth the extra packed weight/size and a much nicer less claustrophobic experience! A side entrance is definitely a must, as a front bivy entrance is a pain getting in and out of! A second mesh door for those warmer nights, so you can roll the outer door up, is also a consideration. With reference to waterproofing, most bivys I’ve tested have been fine, but I always put a tarp over my bivy for extra protection from the elements and as well as room to relax. I really like the GeerTop bivys. Great bivys at a sensible price. Watch all my bivy reviews for my thoughts! Links to where I purchased my bivys are in the descriptions. I also ensure I use a footprint to protect my bivys! 👍
Thanks for your comment. Breathability is a problem and unless you use a tarp over the top, there is always a risk rain can get in, when not fully zipped up!
@@lauriebloggs8391 Thanks for your comment. To be honest you can buy a really good tarp for not too much money, cheaper than a tent and a tarp is always a handy bit of kit to have, when having to adapt.
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I’ve used this Snugpak Stratoshere Bivy Shelter for about a year now and in my opinion, it is not a bad bivy. However I feel as well as having some pros, it’s also got some cons! What are your thoughts on this bivy?
Thanks for you're review on this bivi from watching you're other video about the GEERTOP Bivy... I went for the Geertop bivy cheers 👍🏻
@@Truthwillalwayswinoverlies Thanks for your comment! I much prefer the GeerTop Bivy, I personally think it performs as well if not better than the Snugpak Stratosphere and definitely has more features, good choice! 👍
Looks good, but interestingly, there's review somewhere of that leaking quite badly, but Geertop also do the Blazer (which you know !), a bivvy/tent xover? which looks interesting, except that too has a propensity to pool/leak by the bottom hoop which is sqared off for some reason? Station 13 do a slightly improved non camo version, but still with the squared off lower hoop.@@outdoorswithrichard
@@lauriebloggs8391 Thanks for your comment. You’re right, there was an issue regarding waterproofing at one stage, but this wasn’t a design fault, but a manufacturing fault, apparently the seams hadn’t been properly taped! This I heard was subsequently rectified. I personally haven’t had any issues myself, nor have many others, I know. Also according to a lot of online reviews, most people seem happy. 👍
If I was after another bivvy, I would certainly now go for the Plume 2 over the Snugpak.....@@outdoorswithrichard
Excellent review
Thanks for your comment!. I’m pleased you enjoyed the review! 👍
Absolutely love mine. I've used it several times for bikepacking and the packed size and weight (or lack thereof) are fantastic. I've not had any issues with the size. I'm 6'4" and fairly broad and I find I have plenty of room to shuffle around. I'm a side-sleeper, so don't have an issue with the height. I did have a leak once, but that was user error as I'd neglected to do the storm flap up and the zip leaked (there had been beer) - we were on a beach in France at the time and got hit by a storm straight off the Atlantic. As the next day I had a 20 mile ride to the next stop in the pishing rain anyway this was not much of a hardship tbh. Interested to see all the comments about condensation - never actually found it to be a problem.
Thanks for your comment. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a bad bivy, it just didn’t work for me, but if it works for you, that’s all that matters! 👍
Hi Richard, I had one but sold it on due to its lack of breathability. I have just bought an Alpkit Elan in the hope that it will perform better. Its has the advantage of being able to elevate the material on the footbox and its cheaper. Well presented, honest review. ATB, Paul.
Thanks for your comment and praise! I hear the Alpkit Elan is a good bivy for the price! However I haven’t personally tried one, so can’t be 100% sure!
lower headspace...@@outdoorswithrichard
@@lauriebloggs8391 Thanks for your comment, lower head space than the Snugpak 🤔 Wow that is low!
It is...which is which I chose the Strat. now superceded by the Geertop Plume 2👍@@outdoorswithrichard
A detailed and thorough review, thank you. Probably the best and most complete review of the Stratosphere out there. I couldn't agree more with your detailed assessment at the end. I have one, quite like it at the right time and place, and at 6'4" and 105 kgs I can side sleep ok in it, but your "pros and cons" are absolutely spot on. It is now, like a lot of Snugpak stuff, becoming overpriced.
Thanks for your comment and praise! I like Snugpak products, but I also agree with you, Snugpak products are becoming overpriced!
I do use my Strat., but now normally prefer the Ionosphere, but that too is now stupidly priced (RRP)@@outdoorswithrichard
Today, RRP is a phenomenal £204 on Snugpaks website 🥵@@outdoorswithrichard
It (the Stratosphere)has now been superceded in my "collection" by the Geertop Plume 2......but you know that!! 🙂
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@outdoorswithrichard Richard, can you recommend some Bivys please.
Thanks for your comment. In my opinion more expensive isn’t always better! I also think having a bit more room, including internal height, is definitely worth the extra packed weight/size and a much nicer less claustrophobic experience! A side entrance is definitely a must, as a front bivy entrance is a pain getting in and out of! A second mesh door for those warmer nights, so you can roll the outer door up, is also a consideration. With reference to waterproofing, most bivys I’ve tested have been fine, but I always put a tarp over my bivy for extra protection from the elements and as well as room to relax. I really like the GeerTop bivys. Great bivys at a sensible price. Watch all my bivy reviews for my thoughts! Links to where I purchased my bivys are in the descriptions. I also ensure I use a footprint to protect my bivys! 👍
Good show
Thanks for your comment, I’m pleased you enjoyed the review! 👍
I got rid of mine. When fully zipped up I couldn’t breath. When leaving enough of a gap to breath, rain gets in. Useless!
Thanks for your comment. Breathability is a problem and unless you use a tarp over the top, there is always a risk rain can get in, when not fully zipped up!
All true, but if you get a tarp...why not get a tent?@@outdoorswithrichard
@@lauriebloggs8391 Thanks for your comment. To be honest you can buy a really good tarp for not too much money, cheaper than a tent and a tarp is always a handy bit of kit to have, when having to adapt.
don't get me wrong, I use tarps at times......@@outdoorswithrichard
Snugpack = condensation!!,
Bivys in general and condensation, go hand in hand. Part of the bivy experience 🤣
@@outdoorswithrichard …….and then I found the Dutch bivi bag!…and have never had condensation .
@@soldier-Dave I’ve heard good things about the Dutch bivy! 👍