Snugpak Stratosphere Bivy Sack Alpkit Hunka
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Snugpak
Snugpak Stratosphere Bivy Sack
Best for: Best for lightweight, minimalist stealth camping.
Alpkit
Alpkit Hunka
Best for: Fast, light wild camping and microadventures.
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 7.4 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
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
Alpkit Hunka
- 10,000mm hydrostatic head
- Integrated footbox stuff sack
- Tapered ripstop nylon design
- Lacks bug netting
- Fiddly hood drawcords
Full Specs
| Spec | Snugpak Stratosphere Bivy Sack | Alpkit Hunka |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Bivy, Backpacking | Bivy, Backpacking |
| Capacity | 1 person | 1 person |
| Seasons | 4 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $249 | $95 |
| Weight | 2.5 Lbs | .88 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 18.9 ft² | — |
| Vestibule Area | — | None |
| Peak Height | 20 | 73 |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 39.3 W X 12 L | None |
| Pole Material | Aluminum | None |
| Floor Fabric | 210t Nylon With 8000 Millimeter Waterproof Polyurethane Coating | 2.5 Layer Ripstop Nylon |
| Rainfly Fabric | 50D Nylon Rip Stop With 5000 Millimeter Waterproof Polyurethane Coating | Hydrostatic Head Of 10,000mm |
| Packed Size | 12.91 X 5.2 X 5.08 Inches | 23 Cm X 27 Cm |
| Setup Time | 5 Mins | 1 Min |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 3 Year Alpine Bond |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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