I've always wanted/liked the idea of a RAB Ridge Raider hooped bivvy. I've seen today that The Outdoor Shop have them for just under 150 quid, which is about as cheap as they ever get.

I'VE NOT BOUGHT ONE! ... when I actually thought about it I came to the conclusion that I'd never use it. The often hidden, sensible/grown up side of me worked out it's merits and decided that:

1 / I'll still take a tarp if it looks like rain, so I've somewhere to sit/cook outside.
2 / My bivvy bag/tarp/groundsheet weighs less.
3 / My Force Ten Helium only weighs 100g more.
4 / My Go-lite Shangri-la 3 weighs the same and can sleep three.
5 / No matter how breathable it is, you'll still get some condensation.

I can't believe I was able to think of the above things and remove my finger from the add to cart button ... see, must be getting sensible

Your not the only one.
I was quite relieved when I lost a shangri la 3 on eBay by £8.
I don't really need it.

Please pass the sensible this way, quickly!

Have bought far too much Mavic, XBionic and Assos gear for road biking, then got totally OTT Oakleys (self birthday present, I will have to pedal faster so no one spots me). According to friends and my father the carbon aero wheels are a good idea! :? Add in raiding gear shops for ultralight gear, and it's getting serious.