Alpkit Hunka Snugpak Stratosphere Bivy Sack
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Alpkit
Alpkit Hunka
Best for: Fast, light wild camping and microadventures.
Snugpak
Snugpak Stratosphere Bivy Sack
Best for: Best for lightweight, minimalist stealth camping.
Our Take
Both are bivy tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
The Alpkit Hunka is noticeably taller inside (6'1" peak height versus 1'8"), giving you more headroom to move around.
Both score 7.5 overall, though the Alpkit Hunka wins more individual scoring categories.
The main tradeoff: the Snugpak Stratosphere Bivy Sack leads on intangibles despite trailing overall.
The Alpkit Hunka also has a price edge — $154 less at $94 versus $249.
Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.
🏆 Our pick: The Alpkit Hunka 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
Snugpak Stratosphere Bivy Sack
- Two-pole hooped head area
- Fast 2-minute setup time
- Compact 1.5-liter pack size
- Poor breathability
- Heavy for bivy
Full Specs
| Spec | Alpkit Hunka | Snugpak Stratosphere Bivy Sack |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Bivy, Backpacking | Bivy, Backpacking |
| Capacity | 1 person | 1 person |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 4 Season |
| Est. Price | $95 | $249 |
| Weight | .88 Lbs | 2.5 Lbs |
| Floor Area | — | 18.9 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | None | — |
| Peak Height | 73 | 20 |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | None | 39.3 W X 12 L |
| Pole Material | None | Aluminum |
| Floor Fabric | 2.5 Layer Ripstop Nylon | 210t Nylon With 8000 Millimeter Waterproof Polyurethane Coating |
| Rainfly Fabric | Hydrostatic Head Of 10,000mm | 50D Nylon Rip Stop With 5000 Millimeter Waterproof Polyurethane Coating |
| Packed Size | 23 Cm X 27 Cm | 12.91 X 5.2 X 5.08 Inches |
| Setup Time | 1 Min | 5 Mins |
| Warranty | 3 Year Alpine Bond | 1 Year |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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