Alpkit Hunka Grand Trunk Air Bivy All-Weather Hammock
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Alpkit
Alpkit Hunka
Best for: Fast, light wild camping and microadventures.
Grand Trunk
Grand Trunk Air Bivy All-Weather Hammock
Best for: Backpacking in buggy, rainy conditions.
Our Take
Worth flagging before you compare: the Alpkit Hunka is a bivy and the Grand Trunk Air Bivy All-Weather Hammock is a backpacking, so these two sit in different shelter categories.
The Grand Trunk Air Bivy All-Weather Hammock is noticeably taller inside (43'2" peak height versus 6'1"), giving you more headroom to move around.
On scores, the Grand Trunk Air Bivy All-Weather Hammock edges ahead — 7.9 overall versus 7.5.
The biggest gap is intangibles, where the Grand Trunk Air Bivy All-Weather Hammock holds a clear advantage.
The Alpkit Hunka also has a price edge — $105 less at $94 versus $199.
For most buyers, the Grand Trunk Air Bivy All-Weather Hammock is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.
🏆 Our pick: The Grand Trunk Air Bivy All-Weather Hammock scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
Alpkit Hunka
- 10,000mm hydrostatic head
- Integrated footbox stuff sack
- Tapered ripstop nylon design
- Lacks bug netting
- Fiddly hood drawcords
Grand Trunk Air Bivy All-Weather Hammock
- Versatile 3-in-1 modular shelter system
- Effective bug-free No-See-Um mesh netting
- Huge 11.7ft waterproof rain fly
- Hanging kit and straps not included
- Requires purchasing additional rainfly protection
Full Specs
| Spec | Alpkit Hunka | Grand Trunk Air Bivy All-Weather Hammock |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Bivy, Backpacking | Backpacking, Hammock, Bivy |
| Capacity | 1 person | 1 person |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $95 | $200 |
| Weight | .88 Lbs | 3.3 Lbs |
| Floor Area | — | 26.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | None | None |
| Peak Height | 73 | 518 |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | None | 126 X 54 In |
| Pole Material | None | — |
| Floor Fabric | 2.5 Layer Ripstop Nylon | 70D Nylon |
| Rainfly Fabric | Hydrostatic Head Of 10,000mm | 70D Ripstop Nylon |
| Packed Size | 23 Cm X 27 Cm | — |
| Setup Time | 1 Min | 2 Mins |
| Warranty | 3 Year Alpine Bond | Lifetime |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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