Bivy bag on OT?

[Lones]

Hi all,
I’m just starting to think seriously about doing the OT. I’m wondering if it would be ok to just take a bivy bag? I’d be planning to not use the huts unless I really had to. I’ve just bought an Outdoor Research Alpine bivy.... I haven’t tried it out yet but I have a good Exped May, which fits inside, and a decent sleeping bag. What do people think?

[SergeantMcFly]

Give it a go on an overnight or two before hand if you haven't ever used one before and see how you feel about it. If you're generally comfortable using a bivvy then by all means!

[wayno]

try it out. they arent great for condensation especially when the weather is mild or its raining... for not much extra weight you could get an ultralight tarptent

[Lones]

Mmm thanks.... I’ll definitely try it out first, am hoping to head out overnight somewhere this weekend to start with Reckon I’d take a tarp too.....

[Nuts]

I like bivy bags and the OR's resp +ve bivies are the best I used. Taking one on the OL track is a good idea if mostly planning to use the huts. In anything but ideal weather using one will otherwise be a chore, as will setting up a tarp to try to improve your camp, compared with otherwise taking a lightweight tent. I'd suggest trying out in rain, rain and cold even better (including setup and pack up).