Canadian Military Bivy Bag - Gortex

I'm so excited I managed to scrounge a Canadian Forces Gortex bivy bag, thanks large in part to a good friend of mine! These bags are just an excellent addition to any hikers and campers kit.

Basically, it's a big bag that you put your sleeping bag inside and you can quite literally sleep inside the bag without the requirement for a tent.

They are commonly used by mountaineers where weight is a major factor. This bag is less than a pound I'm sure and is amazing at keeping you dry, with even flowing water around you. There is actually a warning on the bivy bag, something to the effect of, "do not close this tight due to possible suffocation."

The bivy bag is a really great piece of gear, the cheapest I could find it in any army surplus was about $75 used and not in the greatest shape. I found another website that is selling a new one for $229, so I am darn lucky to have scored one for free!