Tact Bivvy 2.0 Emergency Sleeping Bag - Keep Warm and Protected in Unexpected Situations

J. Allen: Lightweight, compact, easily stored for when you need it.

United States on Nov 16, 2023

That One GuyThat One Guy: Living in the north where brutal snowstorms are the norm, I wanted something to keep in my vehicle as a peace of mind option to help keep myself warm in an emergency. This does just that. I haven’t used it yet but it seems to be of high quality and takes up very little space in my glove box. Definitely a good addition to my winter vehicle items.

United States on Aug 09, 2023

Susan: Used this, finally, this past weekend. Used it with a light sleeping bag and mattress, but still someone managed to get a hole in it.

Good, IF you want have anything else, but send the money and get something better!

Canada on Apr 25, 2023

J. Armbruster: Affordable and small fits in and on my pack great 👍

Canada on Feb 04, 2023

Roderick: I bought this to put in my bag in case I ever needed it and at The Gathering Of The Juggalos, I very much needed it. It was storming for the week I was there, even though our tent was water resistant, condensation would drip in and a couple tears formed so our tent had some decent puddles. I opened this bivvy up on top of a puddle in the tent, and it completely kept out all the water. Very very warm too, not the most ideal for an Ohio summer night but it’ll keep you toasty. Upon waking up, the inside was totally coated with my sweat, so I decided to just use it as a “dry” bag to keep my stuff in for protection from the rain. I put in 2 heavily-stuffed backpacks and a garbage bag of clothes into the bivvy, I was immediately impressed, the material is strong, didnt show any signs of ripping or tearing while I picked it up and allowed the weight of my backpacks to hang in it.

TLDR: 1. I slept in a rain puddle and stayed dry, although the inside got coated in sweat. 2, very thermal insulating, kept me very warm, hence the sweat. 3, strong material that wont rip under normal circumstances. Although I was not in a “survival” situation, this bivvy came in handy in a...

United States on Aug 17, 2022

Pete: Haven't used it as yet, so this is just based on what I can tell by looking at it. As described in the add very light weight, seems durable similar in cost to what you would find at Sail or MEC.

Canada on Dec 28, 2021

Dutch Mongoose: I just ordered this as I’m finally gearing up my family’s bug out bags. Once I saw this in my hand I was amazed at its size and how light it is. I have yet to use this so I can’t comment on the functionality of it yet but my feelings are that it will hold up and in that worst case scenario I’m very happy that me and my wife and son have have this ready to use. I have no regrets on this purchase and I’m going to recommend it to others in my family/covid bubble for theirs bug out bags. Very happy.

Canada on Jun 05, 2020

ValueHunter: This is essentially a long plastic bag of reasonable quality. Seams are reinforced. I could easily scoot into the thing with ample room-length and width - at 5'10", 170lbs. Quality stuff sack, working emergency whistle with built in d-ring.

I opted to use this product for my day pack / car e-kit with the assumption of addressing short-term emergencies (inside of 5 days). Based on the assumption of addressing a short-term emergency:

LIKE: sturdy for intent, lightweight, small, repackable (I took it out for fit and to see if a fleece sleeping bag would fit in it & vice versa)

DISLIKE: super-noisy (not ideal for BOB when you may need to be quiet even when your tossing & turning at night), a bit pricey even though I like the thing I feel like the components are pretty inexpensive to have a lower price point

For my BOB, I chose a SOL Escape (more money) in combination with a cheapo flannel Coleman sleeping bag. The BOB means you're probably not coming back home and may need to be wherever for an extend period of time. While the Tact Bivvy is a thin polyester plastic to maintain lightness and packability, I am not convinced it would hold up to pulling...

United States on Apr 26, 2020

JCM: You buy emergency gear thinking you’ll never actually have to use it. Last night while hiking a backcountry trail alone, I missed a turn and wound up heading in the wrong direction. By the time I realized my mistake, the sun was about to set and there was no time to double back. I was stuck in a huge boulder field and having found a relatively flat rock with a large boulder behind to have some shelter, I cut some leafy tree branches to make a pad to sleep on and hunkered down in this bivvy for the night. It was by no means a comfortable sleeping arrangement, but the bivvy kept me warm enough that I didn’t spend the entire night shivering. It saved me from a completely miserable experience - bad enough as it was, it could’ve been much worse. It was also comforting to know that if it was to start raining, the bivvy would keep me dry.

I learned the hard way that while tucking your head under is nice and warm, the condensation from your breath will make the interior of the bivvy dripping wet. Crying while inside the bivvy also did not help at all. For the rest of the night I kept it wrapped around my head like a hood, leaving a hole for my face, and was still warm...

Canada on Sep 22, 2019

DEBacon: I purchased this product to round out my Get-Home bag, which doubles as an emergency kit for my Jeep. I was surprised how lightweight and compact this product is. After having read many reviews - both positive and negative - I decided to remove the bag from its pouch. While the material is very thin, I expected it to be more so, making it likely to be a one-time, disposable bag. Instead, if treated properly, should last for several uses - should anyone experience the misfortune of finding themselves in an emergency situation more than once...
Being nearly 6’ and 230 lbs, I wanted to make sure the bag could accommodate me so I opened it up, stepped into it and pulled it up over my head. Very quickly, I noticed it’s heat-retaining qualities. It seems entirely capable of performing as advertised, tho laying on my living room floor is far different from huddling under a makeshift shelter on a temperature-plummeting night; I hope I’ll never need to put this product to the test. Keep in mind this product is wind and waterproof, meaning it is a moisture barrier inside AND out. As the directions state, condensation will occur inside the bag if you don’t allow for occasional...

United States on Aug 27, 2019