Minimalist Camping Gear Archives

Alpkit Hunka Bivvy Bag Review: Lightweight Shelter for Stealth Camping and Fastpacking Missions

AM5 months ago010 mins

The Alpkit Hunka bivvy bag is one of the most accessible entry points into wild camping. It’s not a tent, not a tarp, and not a hooped shelter—it’s a simple waterproof sack that turns your sleeping bag into a weather-resistant cocoon. For under £50, it’s a gateway to sleeping under the stars, ditching poles and…

Alpkit Elan Hooped Bivvy Bag Review: Lightweight Shelter with Tent-Like Protection

AM5 months ago5 months ago010 mins

A Hybrid Shelter for Minimalist Missions Bivvy bags are often about compromise: weigh nothing but suffer in storms, stealth camp but sacrifice space. The Alpkit Elan Bivvy Bag is designed to blur the line between minimalist bivvying and tent-like shelter—a hooped system that adds headroom, storm resistance, and breathability without breaching the 1kg threshold. It’s…