Bivouac Gear: compact shelter and comfort beyond the tent

Bivouac gear is a lightweight, reliable setup for sleeping under the stars, fast stops, and minimalist camping. At our store in Kyiv you can pick up tarps, pads and a bivouac bag as a weatherproof outer layer for your sleeping bag; we offer fast delivery across Ukraine. For ultra-compact missions a bivy bag (also called a bivy sack) becomes a low-profile tent alternative that blocks wind and precipitation while conserving heat.

What’s in the category

• Tarps made from 20D–30D silnylon with 2000+ mm hydrostatic head.

• A membrane bivouac bag / bivy sack with reinforced floor for abrasion resistance.

• Ultralight bivouac equipment: 7001 aluminum stakes, reflective guy lines, mini poles.

• Insulation: closed-cell and inflatable pads with season-appropriate R-value.

• Accessories: dry bags, compression sacks, field repair kits.

Materials & construction that matter

Modern bivouac gear uses 20D–40D nylon with PU/silicone coatings; taped seams, YKK zippers, Duraflex hardware. A 2–3-layer membrane bivy bag reduces internal condensation and shrugs off spray and wet snow, while a bivouac bag with a 40D–70D floor handles rough ground. Shelter geometries — A-frame, fly “wings,” asymmetric pitches — adapt quickly to terrain and wind.

When a bivy beats a tent

• Minimal weight and low signature: discreet shelter on ledges, in brush, or tight spots.

• Rapid pitching in rain or wind when a dome takes too long.

• Limited space or tactical needs: better masking, less flapping noise.

• Flexibility: mix a tarp with bivouac equipment to match mission and weather.

How to choose

1. Scenario & season. Night temps, humidity, forest vs. rock, altitude.

2. Protection level. For storms, pair a 2000–3000 mm tarp with a membrane bivy sack.

3. Materials. Breathable membrane, reinforced floor, quality hardware for longevity.

4. Geometry & fit. Check length/width for your height and sleeping bag loft.

5. Weight & pack size. Pick a bivouac bag and tarp that compress small and keep your pack light.

Field tips

• Vent your bivy bag from the leeward side to cut condensation.

• Use a light footprint under the pad or bivouac bag to protect the floor.

• Keep tarp tension even — fewer “puddles” and less noise.

• Carry a micro repair kit: patches, adhesive, short webbing, spare guy lines.

Why buy from us

We’ll help you assemble a dialed-in bivouac gear kit — from ultralight solo to storm-ready tarp + bivy sack. Compare fabrics in person at our shop in Kyiv, or order with fast delivery across Ukraine so your setup arrives in time for the next outing.