Modded my bivi bags
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excellent mod mate,
Ill have to get the singer up and running so I can attempt this now.
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Craig
Ill have to get the singer up and running so I can attempt this now.
atb
Craig
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.
Cheers,
Stuart.
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?
Has anyone experienced a similar modded bivi in the open in rain and can report no problems?
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.
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.
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
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