Carinthia expedition bivvy

[Danbushyone]

Hi all,

Really struggling to find any reviews online for this bag. It's very expensive, but I like the side zipper and hope face. Plus as carinthia I'm sure it will last a long time.

Just wondering if anyone has any experience

Expedition-Cover-Gore li | Carinthia Webshop

www.carinthia.eu

Cheers

Danny

 

[firedfromthecircus]

No experience unfortunately, and I had never heard of the brand until randomly browsing Heinnie Haynes for things I don't need the other week!
I'm liking the look of this, but can't decide if it's reassuringly expensive, or just completely overpriced. https://heinnie.com/carinthia-observer-plus

Interesting to note that their gear is apparently issued by the German Army. Seems a far cry form the tat I used to get issued by the British Army 25+ years ago!

 

[TeeDee]

No experience unfortunately, and I had never heard of the brand until randomly browsing Heinnie Haynes for things I don't need the other week!
I'm liking the look of this, but can't decide if it's reassuringly expensive, or just completely overpriced. https://heinnie.com/carinthia-observer-plus

Interesting to note that their gear is apparently issued by the German Army. Seems a far cry form the tat I used to get issued by the British Army 25+ years ago!

I have one of those. Didn't purchase at that price. Very good bit of kit. Would not sell mine.

 

[firedfromthecircus]

I have one of those. Didn't purchase at that price. Very good bit of kit. Would not sell mine.

I'm guessing you have other options, so what would be the scenarios you would chose to use this?

 

[TeeDee]

I'm guessing you have other options, so what would be the scenarios you would chose to use this?

If I read your question correctly ? I like that it packs down small , gives a covered admin area ( albeit small ) and gives space around the head and shoulders to move , wriggle or if need be just lie in place - the ventilation options are good on these - zip everything up if needed ( head zipper and lateral body zipper ) or leave the mozzie net up and use an OP as that mostly is what they were designed for I believe.


If planning a longer term stay Id use a basha ( tarp ) for some more elevated admin space or to cover bergen and kit.

But there is just something reassuringly comfy about getting into one of these like a fat caterpillar and battening down the hatches whilst wriggingly deep down into your bag and going to zed-town.

That answer your question?


I don't do hammocks and bashas have an open side - I prefer the midway point between bivvy bag and very small tent.

 

[firedfromthecircus]

That answer your question?

Yes. Thank you.

 

[Danbushyone]

No experience unfortunately, and I had never heard of the brand until randomly browsing Heinnie Haynes for things I don't need the other week!
I'm liking the look of this, but can't decide if it's reassuringly expensive, or just completely overpriced. https://heinnie.com/carinthia-observer-plus

Interesting to note that their gear is apparently issued by the German Army. Seems a far cry form the tat I used to get issued by the British Army 25+ years ago!

Yeah they are top quality bits of kit. Juat crazy expensive. Lots of reviews about many of the bivvys just not a lot about the expedition bag. I like it has the mix of the open face but side zipper.

 

[CLEM]

I almost bought one years ago when they were almost affordable
Highly rated piece of kit.

 

[Danbushyone]

I almost bought one years ago when they were almost affordable
Highly rated piece of kit.

Cheers. Really strange there are no reviews on this particular bivvy.. Foubf a bright orange one second hand but otherwise 275 quid... Ouch..