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Title: is it goretex?
Post by: LandyLiam on January 23, 2011

my new bivvy bag was described as goretex but not a mention of it on the bag itself

its an ex-army olive green bag with the following stamped on it

COVER SLEEPING BAG
8465-99-769 7040
CT3B/5034
1996
POLYWARM PRODUCTS

i got it for £23 so not too worried if it isn't real goretex but don't like false advertising so does anyone know if its the genuine article?

Title: Re: is it goretex?
Post by: LennyJ1 on January 23, 2011

Issued divvy bags are goretex but they don't label it to keeP morale down amongst the troops lol.

But for real yes army issued bivvy bags are goretex

Title: Re: is it goretex?
Post by: Paul72 on January 24, 2011

I'm after a good bivvy bag, where did you get it from?

Title: Re: is it goretex?
Post by: LandyLiam on January 24, 2011

Got mine on ebay, they seem to go for anywhere between £30 to £40 for the ex army stuff. I waited until I found a very cheap one and if I like this bivvying I think I'll upgrade to something better (bigger, lighter and maybe even brighter!)

Title: Re: is it goretex?
Post by: LennyJ1 on January 24, 2011

hope my info helped.

Title: Re: is it goretex?
Post by: RedLeader on January 24, 2011

Check out the Alpkit Hunka, it always reviews well.

Quote from: Paul72 on January 24, 2011

I'm after a good bivvy bag, where did you get it from?