We’re really pleased to have scored Rab Storm Bivi so highly, givimg it 8.2 out of 10, making it well above the average for all shelters & bivis.

Another factor that can be a great indication of product quality is the brand. Brands like Rab are of course extremely well known, especially for shelters & bivis.That’s why we’ve pulled together this list of key factors for Rab Storm Bivi below, to help you choose if it’s the right product for you and your budget. The material the product is made from is often a sign of the quality for shelters & bivis. Take a look at the product details over at Cotswold Outdoor to get a feel for this. And why on earth would you use one when tents exist? Well, such an approach – with your head open to the elements – offers an even more intimate interaction with the wild. The sounds of night creatures are unmuffled, the stars dazzle above you, and your senses are highly attuned to every raindrop and every gust of wind.

Fancy it? If you do, then you’re in the right place. We’ve done the hard work for you, putting several products – ranging in design, style, size and price – through their paces on wild camping trips to Scotland, the Brecon Beacons and the Lake District. So, whether you’re looking to venture into bivvying for the first time or if you’re a seasoned pro at sleeping under the stars, there’s something for everyone here. The Best Bivy Bags Tested by Our Team There are however some methods that you can use to determine a product’s quality without needing to physically have it.That got us thinking though, that we’re looking at every possible item from Rab so it would be good to narrow our search down even further and only look at Rab branded products within the shelters & bivis category. The cost of Rab shelters & bivis The Rab Storm Bivi is a lightweight, breathable, waterproof bivi designed to wrap around a sleeping bag, offering optimised protection from the elements. There are two options for sealing the bivvy: you can either zip up the mesh panel or you can pin the mesh panel up with a toggle and zip the whole thing closed. Unlike many other bivvy bags, it doesn’t taper at the foot end, so it’s good for those who don’t like the feeling of being in a mummy bag. It also has a reinforced brow, to help keep the bivvy off your face, which makes things so much more comfortable on a wet night. According to North Face, the DryWall single skin also ‘provides unparalled single-wall breathability’. At 420g, the Assault Bivy is not the lightest, and for some it might seem just too big. But, if you’re after a top quality, waterproof bivvy bag with extra space for your boots and bag, then look no further.