Modded my bivi bags

[dave53]

i did the same as copper head mush better regards dave

 

[CBJ]

excellent mod mate,

Ill have to get the singer up and running so I can attempt this now.

atb

Craig

 

[shaggystu]

Completely slipped my mind when I first replied to this thread, I wrote an article on my blog about adding a zip to a British army bivvy bag, if anyone wants a read it's here: http://stuartsgettingthereslowly.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/fabric engineering

Cheers,

Stuart.

 

[The Lord Poncho]

Very neat job! I can't help but feel that adding a zip compromises to a small extent their waterproofness (is that a word?!) If the bivi is always used with a tarp (as most of us seem to do), then I suppose all is good and I may be tempted to have a crack at this on one of mine....

Has anyone experienced a similar modded bivi in the open in rain and can report no problems?

 

[HarrogateTobias]

That is a great idea!

Could you put zips on a Snugpak bivvi?

Hammock + Bivvi = Perfection

 

[welchyd1]

That is a great idea!

Could you put zips on a Snugpak bivvi?

Hammock + Bivvi = Perfection

I probably could mate but to be honest I am pretty new to the whole sewing thing and would hate to make a mess of someone else's gear by mistake. Plus it would probably be cheaper for you to have it done locally by a professional. Once you had paid postage costs it would be ridiculous.

 

[HarrogateTobias]

Yeah your right, I could do with learning these skills myself.

Cheers for the reply mate

 

[MT606]

I've got an MOD issue (1985) arctic bivy bag(well it says cover but samey same) with a full length zip that isnt waterproof, doesn't have a windproofing flap/cover for the zip either so guess its just for use in snow holes/tents.

 

[shaggystu]

That is a great idea!

Could you put zips on a Snugpak bivvi? .....

I've never seen a snugpak bivvy bag, but don't see any reason why not, I'll have a look if you want to send it me, I'm sure we can work some kind of deal out