I’ve done a few bivi’s now and I’m quite happy with my kit with the exception of my coat.

when I stop to bivi I normally prefer to take off my riding jacket and put on a dry/warm top. As I’ve not got anything specific this normally means a fleece and a cycling softshell (often in the night I still put my riding coat back on if I’m cold) but they can be a bit on the bulky side when packing the bags.

Can anyone recommend a decent jacket that will pack small enough to carry? I know you’ll all say a down top but unfortunately family commitments means I won’t be able to splash lots of cash so it’ll have to come in under £100.

Will I get something or do you suggest I stick to fleece & softshell?

apologies for long post…

I have an Alpkit Filo down jacket and a Montane Fireball smock. Both are excellent and within your budget.

Rab Generator, PHD Gilet if you're quick and use their sale, local Cotswolds has Patagonia nano puff jackets reduced to £100.

Outdoor Research Transcendant hoodie

Down jacket, packs reasonably small £80 field and trek. I love mine.

G

I've got one of these:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Keela-Belay-Adv ... B002DPUB2M

Nice and warm, wind proof. Not sure how waterproof it is though, but well under your budget.

didnothingfatal wrote:Rab Generator, PHD Gilet if you're quick and use their sale

+1 for the Rab Generator or PHD Minimus vest. Vest is half the size, warmer on the body but obviously doesn't cover your arms. Generator is a bit bulkier but will keep you warm even if it gets wet.

What size are you? I have a Rab microlight in xl that I am selling, brand new with tags still on.
It's black, and I would say that it is a fairly close fit. For an XL. £95 posted if it is any use.
Gari.
Pics if required, just email me at garibeet. At. Medotcom

Finisterre Bise or Etobicoke could be options.

got the uniqlo parka.

the jaket ius on offer for £40 atm.

http://shop.uniqlo.com/uk/store/clothin ... omen/#fC01

jacket is pretty impressive for the ££.

I have Alpkit down jacket but don't use that unless it's going to be well below zero. I have a finisterre bise (gilet) which is great for 2 seasons, if I didn't already have the down jacket I'd have gone for the etobicoke as more of a do it all jacket.

i got one of thesehttp://www.fieldandtrek.com/montane-nit ... ens-443255

really light and packs well.

loving montaine stuff as much as alpkit

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For £100 notes that looks great

+1 for the Uniqlo Parka/Jacket. It's cheap, packs down small, fits under a waterproof and adds a season or two to your sleeping bag, being very comfortable to sleep in. The parka hood is quite spacious so you can wear it over a hat or whilst in your sleeping bag without compressing your neck vertebrae, although that hoodless one's a mega bargain at 40 notes


For purproses of illustration here's a piccie of an intrepid bivi nutter wearing the aforementioned garment in a rugged, backwoods situation