Water proof bivvy?

Posted by Father-Lifeguard-129@reddit | preppers | View on Reddit | 13 comments

Hello, I am on the lookout for a good quality water proof Bivvy bag and I came here hoping you guys may have some suggestions thank you.

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JackAndy@reddit

I use the U.S Army 4 piece sleep system. Its an $800 system. I got it at a gun show for $100. Bivvy bag, patrol bag, cold weather bag and stuff sack. The reason I chose it is because we used this in the Army in Alaska in sub zero temperatures. I've used it quite a few times in various climates and woken up with sheets of ice on it but never been wet.

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Father-Lifeguard-129@reddit (OP)

What a deal that would be an awesome find

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JackAndy@reddit

I just saw it for $150 at MidwayUSA. Not sure why post is being down voted but you can literally buy them at gun shows too I guess. $150 ain't bad online.

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Timlugia@reddit

USMC one is my favorite, very packable compared to the standard -40 ones.

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Almostheaven522@reddit

I've been using a outdoor research for years, over 60 nights in it.I use a 1man tent ground cloth and keep a small dinning fly available. I've used it in rain quite often without the dinning fly with no issues but the hail storms were uncomfortable.

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utah2bc@reddit

I’ve used the USGI bivy for years. It’s in woodland camo. Very tough and durable. But it is heavier and more bulky than other models.

I got them years ago for $35 from Amazon. Always enjoyed how affordable it was because I’ve always been rough on gear and didn’t want to end up melting or trashing a much expensive bivy.

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GroundbreakingYam633@reddit

Got a Snugpak SF Bivy and a British Army MTP goretex Bivy.

I prefer the later. It feels bomb proof ab roomy, no matter what.

So, when Ingot room to spare I choose the goretex over the Snugpak.

Anyhow: both work fine.

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Father-Lifeguard-129@reddit (OP)

Thank you I appreciate it

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chippie02@reddit

I agree with British bivi . Got one myself . The only thing I will say that no one mentions is get it a size too big so that u could fit Ur bag in there

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Father-Lifeguard-129@reddit (OP)

Ok thank you

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1millerce1@reddit

I gave up on trying to get the whole bag waterproof. Now, I just use smaller waterproof bags inside a non-waterproof bag.

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caskey@reddit

There are like a bazillion options

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Father-Lifeguard-129@reddit (OP)

I’ve gathered but quality ranges and I don’t want to buy crap products. What’s your go to brand or manufacturer?