Terra Nova Jupiter Bivi Bag

Imperial Dave
Reviewed: 28 December 2011

a modern classic

Lightweight - 829g on my scales
waterproof - goretex
ventilation options
generously sized
mozzie net on the front hood
optional hoop pole for the head end

expensive at full rrp - look around there are always bargains though!
head entry - so its make like a worm time
can get wet when getting in/out of it if raining hard
can be flappy in exposed pitches!

Got this really cheap (£100) so the value for money is excellent. I wouldnt pay the full price of £270 for it! Its waterproof and considering its a bivvy, the condensation had in it has been minimal so far. really like the hooped head end for keeping the bivvy off your face to allow reading or eating whilst lying on your stomach. the mozzie net is a godsend and i like the fact that it is on the outside of the bivvy so that if it rains you can just seal up the waterproof head end without too much fiddling.
it is often compared to the rab ridge raider and they are very similar it has to be said. there doesnt appear to be much in it at all. I really like my jupiter and the fact i can stuff it in my pack easily and know that it will keep off the worst weather. used in combo with a small head tarp and its a real cracker for simple camping at its best