Does anyone know where i can get a centre zip added to my XL goretex issue bivi bag? I have tried a few places local to me but the only shop that will do it has quoted me £40!!
Getting a zip added to an issue bivi bag
- Thread starter redbranchwarrior
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Endicotts are no strangers to modifying bivi bags.
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31672
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31672
Did mine myself but put it in the side. Used a zip from an old arctic bag and was pretty straight forward.
If you do add a zip you will loose the drawstring around the hood, unless you mod that too.
If you do add a zip you will loose the drawstring around the hood, unless you mod that too.
Did mine myself using one of these, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390383096601?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Center zip is more convenient. BUT! Do you really want the leaky spot (the zip) on the top of a goretex bivy bag?
Thanks for the replies guys, I'll give endicotts a try but don't hold out much hope as it was a few years ago and they don't do the zipped bags anymore....
I haven't got access to a seeing machine and am hopeless with practical stuff like that, hence my request.....any other ideas gratefully received....
I'm not too fussed about the 'waterproofness' as it'll only be used under a basha anyway....
I haven't got access to a seeing machine and am hopeless with practical stuff like that, hence my request.....any other ideas gratefully received....
I'm not too fussed about the 'waterproofness' as it'll only be used under a basha anyway....
That's very kind of you Johnny, I haven't bought a zip yet but was planning to get this one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/METRE-No1...767&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=380292072941&
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/METRE-No1...767&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=380292072941&
You sure its long enough?
have you decided on placement yet. Side left/right or centre.
Anyway the offer stands just let me know.
have you decided on placement yet. Side left/right or centre.
Anyway the offer stands just let me know.
I think so mate, centre I think, I don't want a full length one just one to make it easier to get in and out of. I'll take you up on that offer please mate....
