Thread: Lightweight camping for a solo hunter

Hello,

Im starting to think about doing overnight or multiple night hunting trips because the distance I can travel in just a day (and trying to make it back to the car in time) feels very limited, especially since I move quite slowly through the hills and bush.

Ive been looking online and seeing a few options:

Bivvy bags
Fly's/Tarps
Ultralight 1 person tents (most expensive option)

Is it worth saving up for wee tents like this one Vaude Power Lizard Super Ultra Light 1-2 Person | Tents & Shelters | Gearshop NZ ?

Or is it just fine to sleep in a bivy bag with a tarp for extra shelter for me and the gear? With the bivvy/tarp option, do I need to bring a floor tarp as well?

Both the above options are almost the same weight depending on how much I want to pay.

My biggest concern is keeping myself dry in wet weather and keeping my gear dry too. Also wondering if I can sleep comfortably in a bivvy tent with my rifle next to me inside.

I plan on hunting in forest/bush or tussocky hills. Not planning on doing alpine camps.