Bivy Sack and Foam Sleeping Pad Combo Vuno Austere 740 820g Bivy with 340g Green XPE Pad

Light solo shelter with a dependable foam sleep system

This bivy sack combo pairs the Vuno Austere 740 bivy sack tent with a green closed cell XPE foam sleeping pad. It suits trampers, hunters and campers who want a compact solo shelter with a simple sleeping surface that needs no inflation.

The bivy gives you quick one-person shelter for hut trips, hunting camps, emergency backup use and planned overnight stops. Meanwhile, the foam sleeping pad creates a practical barrier between your body and cold or damp ground.

Key Features

• Vuno Austere 740 bivy sack tent with simple front and rear hoops.
• 820g bivy weight for pack-focused solo trips.
• 220 x 90 x 50cm bivy size for one-person sleeping space.
• 43 x 11cm packed bivy size for easier pack storage.
• 1000 to 1500mm waterproof index for light shelter protection.
• 210D oxford cloth base and polyester fibre top layer.
• Green closed cell XPE foam sleeping pad with black underside.
• 340g foam pad weight, plus or minus 5 percent.
• 190 x 56 x 1.8cm foam pad size for full length ground coverage.
• Accordion fold pad design for fast packing and simple trail use.
• No valves, pumps or inflation needed.

Specifications

• Combo type: Bivy sack tent and foam sleeping pad.
• Bivy model: Vuno Austere 740.
• Bivy SKU: BBA740.
• Bivy weight: 820g.
• Bivy size: 220 x 90 x 50cm.
• Bivy packed size: 43 x 11cm.
• Bivy waterproof index: 1000 to 1500mm.
• Bivy top layer: Polyester fibre.
• Bivy bottom layer: 210D oxford cloth.
• Bivy contents: Bivy, front hoop, rear hoop, pegs, ropes and storage bag.
• Sleeping pad SKU: SPG-25158.
• Sleeping pad material: Closed cell XPE foam.
• Sleeping pad estimated R value: About 2.5.
• Sleeping pad size: 190 x 56 x 1.8cm.
• Sleeping pad weight: 340g, plus or minus 5 percent.
• Sleeping pad colour: Green top with black underside.
• Confirmed combined product weight: About 1160g before packaging.

Benefits

1. The foam sleeping pad helps keep the full sleep kit light because the pad weighs about 340g.
2. The foam pad cannot go flat overnight, so it gives a clear reliability advantage over inflatable mattresses.
3. You do not need to carry a pump, repair kit or inflation bag for the sleeping pad.
4. The closed cell foam helps reduce heat loss when used between your body and the ground.
5. The folding pad packs quickly and can strap to the outside of many hiking packs.
6. The bivy gives fast solo shelter when huts are full, plans change or weather delays your trip.
7. The pad can also work on hut bunks, tent floors, bivy setups and rest stops.
8. The foam mat can sit under an inflatable pad if you later want extra comfort or puncture protection.

Common Questions

• Q: Why choose a foam sleeping pad instead of an inflatable mattress?
  A: The foam pad needs no inflation and cannot go flat overnight, so it gives a simple reliability advantage.
• Q: Is this combo lighter than using a heavier inflatable camping mattress?
  A: The included foam pad weighs about 340g, which helps keep the sleep system light for tramping and hunting.
• Q: Can I use the foam pad inside the bivy sack tent?
  A: Yes. The pad measures 190 x 56 x 1.8cm, while the bivy sleeping space measures 220 x 90 x 50cm.
• Q: Is this combo suitable for New Zealand hut trips?
  A: Yes. It suits hut-based trips, backup shelter planning, hut overflow nights and basic solo overnight setups.
• Q: Will the foam pad be as soft as an inflatable mattress?
  A: No. Foam is usually firmer, although it gives better simplicity because it has no air chamber, valve or pump.

Summary

This bivy sack combo is a practical choice for hikers who value low weight, fast setup and dependable gear. The Vuno Austere 740 provides compact solo shelter, while the green XPE foam sleeping pad adds ground insulation without the puncture risk or setup fuss of an inflatable mattress.