In this video, I take on my first bivvy camp using a 20-year-old Integral Designs South Col bivvy sack I picked up on Facebook Marketplace. Having already tried tents, tarps, and hammocks, this was the final step in my wild camping journey.

I show how I set up the bivvy using paracord and rocks, deal with condensation, test lightweight gear, and face the early morning chill with a much-needed fire and mug of tea.

It’s an honest, first-hand look at bivvy camping — what works, what doesn't, and whether it's worth trying over a tent or hammock.