Gortex Bivvy Bag

[Anglian]

Hi I'm looking for some advice the taped seams on my old issue bivvy bag have come off in the wash. Is it possible to retake the seams or is it just not worth the hassle? If anyone has done this before some guidance would be appreciated.
Thanks A.

 

[boney gumbo mcgee]

For the price of the repair tape and hassle it may well be worth getting another off ebay etc. I always wash my bivvy bag on cold wash, and I only wash it when it gets really grotty. Good Luck.

 

[dwardo]

Cant say I have ever had to wash my bivi after years of use. Mud will just brush off when dry and if you are using a liner or sleeping bag it shouldn't get too smelly, at least nothing a good airing wont sort. I would buy another although some would repair.

 

[Anglian]

Thanks guys, will replace. Had to clean as my son used it on a wet muddy winter camp although not sure that would explain the smells.

 

[greg.g]

The tape on my goretex bivi came loose. I just used some seam seal to re-attatch and it seems fine. Its the same stuff as used to repair tents so figured it should be flexible and waterproof. Also got some left over for future tarp/tent repairs.

 

[Dark Horse Dave]

I replaced all the tape on the seams of one of my older bivi bags. I sourced some suitable tape on e-bay. It was a pretty straightforward job of cutting to length then ironing on. It cost me 20 quid for two lots of tape. I expect you could do it cheaper if you looked around.

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[Ivanhoe]

I'll take care of your old bivy when you get the new one!