British Army Gore-Tex Bivouac Bags (Multiple Patterns)
Look spiffy while snuggled in the bivy!
Hold back the damp and dreary! If anyone knows how to do that, gotta be them British fellers, Cliffs of Dover and all seem like quite the wet and moist location… Stop your sleeping bag from getting damp and protect from dew today! Throw this British Army Bivy Bag in your kit with a decent tarp, and a sturdy sleeping mat, and your sleeping bag will work wonders in rain or snow! Longer and wider than your standard amazon or hunting store sleeping matts, they'll account for any size of camper, with a drawstring section to keep things adjusted. Our latest genuine military issue surplus shipment of British goods brought us this, and we are NOT disappointed. Intended to provide an additional layer to your sleeping bag to keep out water, rain, and whatever the elements throw, this cheap choice comes in many camos patterns, from OD Green, British DPM, and cutting edge MTP.
Features
Waterproof, windproof, yet breathable material build
Great surface for keeping the gats and gear dry and away from the dirt
Drawstring for different sleeping bag cover sizing options
Pairs with sleeping matt to ensure heat loss is minimal and
Bundles up to the size of a standard water bottle sized one litre
Wide top section opening
Sealed seam stitching keeps the elements out and the warmth in
Schematics
Measurements: One size fits most!
Only weighs 800 grams
Two hundred ten centimetres approximate length
One hundred centimetres across at the widest point
Condition: Mixed Quality
Grade 1: British Army Bivy Bags in used but but good condition
Grade 2: British Army Bivy Bags either have been subject to minor field repairs or may require some small patching
Disclaimer: Drawstring may not be attached. Often removed for some inexplicable reason.
Manufacturing
MVP (Moisture Vapour Permeable) Gore Tex clone - Material Build
Water repellent coating
Authentic British Armed Forces Surplus
Field Notes/Misty Supply Musings/Potential Uses/Trivia
Over time,the durable water repellency (DWR) factor of British army bivvy bags will wear down. While the DWR isn’t responsible for determining waterproof elements of the bag, which is only achieved by the MVP (Moisture Vapour Permeable) layer, it is a final level of finish applied to the exterior of the bag. This finish causes water that comes in contact with the bag to “bead” and be repelled, and the lack of a layer of finish will lead to a term colloquially known as “wetting out”, which is when the MVP (Moisture Vapour Permeable) becomes saturated and overwhelmed by too much water. Have no fear! This problem can be solved through many guides in “reproofing” found online! Our best recommendation is the use of a chemical known as Nikwax “Tech Wash” manufactured specifically for use with Gore Tex fabrics, and luckily MVP is a clone of Gore Tex. (The solution can be applied much like detergent in your washing machine)
These are essentially the same as the much more expensive Snugpak bivouac bags, but without the price tag.
NOTE: Washing with detergent should be avoided at all costs! It can and likely will block the breathable membrane of the Bivy bag!
Look spiffy while snuggled in the bivy!
Hold back the damp and dreary! If anyone knows how to do that, gotta be them British fellers, Cliffs of Dover and all seem like quite the wet and moist location… Stop your sleeping bag from getting damp and protect from dew today! Throw this British Army Bivy Bag in your kit with a decent tarp, and a sturdy sleeping mat, and your sleeping bag will work wonders in rain or snow! Longer and wider than your standard amazon or hunting store sleeping matts, they'll account for any size of camper, with a drawstring section to keep things adjusted. Our latest genuine military issue surplus shipment of British goods brought us this, and we are NOT disappointed. Intended to provide an additional layer to your sleeping bag to keep out water, rain, and whatever the elements throw, this cheap choice comes in many camos patterns, from OD Green, British DPM, and cutting edge MTP.
Features
Waterproof, windproof, yet breathable material build
Great surface for keeping the gats and gear dry and away from the dirt
Drawstring for different sleeping bag cover sizing options
Pairs with sleeping matt to ensure heat loss is minimal and
Bundles up to the size of a standard water bottle sized one litre
Wide top section opening
Sealed seam stitching keeps the elements out and the warmth in
Schematics
Measurements: One size fits most!
Only weighs 800 grams
Two hundred ten centimetres approximate length
One hundred centimetres across at the widest point
Condition: Mixed Quality
Grade 1: British Army Bivy Bags in used but but good condition
Grade 2: British Army Bivy Bags either have been subject to minor field repairs or may require some small patching
Disclaimer: Drawstring may not be attached. Often removed for some inexplicable reason.
Manufacturing
MVP (Moisture Vapour Permeable) Gore Tex clone - Material Build
Water repellent coating
Authentic British Armed Forces Surplus
Field Notes/Misty Supply Musings/Potential Uses/Trivia
Over time,the durable water repellency (DWR) factor of British army bivvy bags will wear down. While the DWR isn’t responsible for determining waterproof elements of the bag, which is only achieved by the MVP (Moisture Vapour Permeable) layer, it is a final level of finish applied to the exterior of the bag. This finish causes water that comes in contact with the bag to “bead” and be repelled, and the lack of a layer of finish will lead to a term colloquially known as “wetting out”, which is when the MVP (Moisture Vapour Permeable) becomes saturated and overwhelmed by too much water. Have no fear! This problem can be solved through many guides in “reproofing” found online! Our best recommendation is the use of a chemical known as Nikwax “Tech Wash” manufactured specifically for use with Gore Tex fabrics, and luckily MVP is a clone of Gore Tex. (The solution can be applied much like detergent in your washing machine)
These are essentially the same as the much more expensive Snugpak bivouac bags, but without the price tag.
NOTE: Washing with detergent should be avoided at all costs! It can and likely will block the breathable membrane of the Bivy bag!
Look spiffy while snuggled in the bivy!
Hold back the damp and dreary! If anyone knows how to do that, gotta be them British fellers, Cliffs of Dover and all seem like quite the wet and moist location… Stop your sleeping bag from getting damp and protect from dew today! Throw this British Army Bivy Bag in your kit with a decent tarp, and a sturdy sleeping mat, and your sleeping bag will work wonders in rain or snow! Longer and wider than your standard amazon or hunting store sleeping matts, they'll account for any size of camper, with a drawstring section to keep things adjusted. Our latest genuine military issue surplus shipment of British goods brought us this, and we are NOT disappointed. Intended to provide an additional layer to your sleeping bag to keep out water, rain, and whatever the elements throw, this cheap choice comes in many camos patterns, from OD Green, British DPM, and cutting edge MTP.
Features
Waterproof, windproof, yet breathable material build
Great surface for keeping the gats and gear dry and away from the dirt
Drawstring for different sleeping bag cover sizing options
Pairs with sleeping matt to ensure heat loss is minimal and
Bundles up to the size of a standard water bottle sized one litre
Wide top section opening
Sealed seam stitching keeps the elements out and the warmth in
Schematics
Measurements: One size fits most!
Only weighs 800 grams
Two hundred ten centimetres approximate length
One hundred centimetres across at the widest point
Condition: Mixed Quality
Grade 1: British Army Bivy Bags in used but but good condition
Grade 2: British Army Bivy Bags either have been subject to minor field repairs or may require some small patching
Disclaimer: Drawstring may not be attached. Often removed for some inexplicable reason.
Manufacturing
MVP (Moisture Vapour Permeable) Gore Tex clone - Material Build
Water repellent coating
Authentic British Armed Forces Surplus
Field Notes/Misty Supply Musings/Potential Uses/Trivia
Over time,the durable water repellency (DWR) factor of British army bivvy bags will wear down. While the DWR isn’t responsible for determining waterproof elements of the bag, which is only achieved by the MVP (Moisture Vapour Permeable) layer, it is a final level of finish applied to the exterior of the bag. This finish causes water that comes in contact with the bag to “bead” and be repelled, and the lack of a layer of finish will lead to a term colloquially known as “wetting out”, which is when the MVP (Moisture Vapour Permeable) becomes saturated and overwhelmed by too much water. Have no fear! This problem can be solved through many guides in “reproofing” found online! Our best recommendation is the use of a chemical known as Nikwax “Tech Wash” manufactured specifically for use with Gore Tex fabrics, and luckily MVP is a clone of Gore Tex. (The solution can be applied much like detergent in your washing machine)
These are essentially the same as the much more expensive Snugpak bivouac bags, but without the price tag.
NOTE: Washing with detergent should be avoided at all costs! It can and likely will block the breathable membrane of the Bivy bag!
