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  1. 03-01-2012, 07:29 PM #1
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    Default survival bivy

    I am looking for a compact waterproof survival Bivy that is not Hi-Vis for my Go-Bag. As a shelter in case it is needed and would possibly be in sub zero temperatures. Has anyone got any suggestions?
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    Here's a little info on bivys - don't know about the "survival" part - I'll leave that up to you. Why the color choice?

    http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...highlight=bivy

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    http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...highlight=bivy

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    well mainly I want to option to be unseen if I gotta get out of town, I have a 48 hour pack and that will get me out of town and to my mothers in the country where there is a genny and some luxuries others may not have if the SHTF. I would like to control if I am to be seen or not and not be in a bright orange bag while I am sleeping.
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    After last weekends survival campout I'm in the market for a bivy myself..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Renatus View Post
    Larger/Heavier - as others have mentioned, the military Modular Sleeping System (MSS) bivy part that can be purchased seperately. I prefer the earlier model MSS bivy made by Wiggys that isn't gortex, but its completely water proof but doesn't breath as well. Smaller/Lighter for occasional use, consider the Land Shark Stealth bag in camo.
    Thanks I will look that up, I had looked at surplus US Bivies that are a part of the MSS but they weigh over 3 lbs and are a bit bulky for what I am looking for. That being said I don't know if that may be a burden I will have to settle with if it is the best option.
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    the Land Shark Stealth bag looks like it is exactly what I am looking for, thanks
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    Thought I would include this one in this post, looks like a handy item for a day trips gone bad
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    Well I have an orange one, and I figure if I want to go stealth, I'll just throw together a brush pile and sleep in the middle of it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wildthang View Post
    Well I have an orange one, and I figure if I want to go stealth, I'll just throw together a brush pile and sleep in the middle of it!
    Point taken, I could throw my poncho over it like a blanket to conceal me.
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    "Hey George. Does that look like an orange bivy to you?"
    "Yeah. Now that you mention it. Wonder why he has a poncho slung over it?"
    "He must have lot's of money or gear and he's tryin' to hide."
    "Both, I'll bet. Maybe we should "borrow" some."
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick View Post
    "Hey George. Does that look like an orange bivy to you?"
    "Yeah. Now that you mention it. Wonder why he has a poncho slung over it?"
    "He must have lot's of money or gear and he's tryin' to hide."
    "Both, I'll bet. Maybe we should "borrow" some."
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    Yeah come on in and borrow my stuff guys, ( AR-15 safety off pointed at their chest from under the poncho cover ).
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    I'm starting to save my pennies, I'm a big believer in finding something that can do more than one job and this meets all my requirements very nicely.
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    That's pretty cool......Did find this one,

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    Ordered one here a while back, haven't really tried it out yet.......

    http://shop.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=930623

    Seems to be out of stk now, but also seems to show up again every so often.
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    Does the bottom part attach to the back of the jacket? It has straps and buckles. Just wondering.
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    Never mind. I see how it works. Pretty cool.

    http://centerfiresystems.com/s-sleeper.aspx
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    I have been looking at this one for a couple months now.
    http://www.milesgear.com/UberBivy.html

    It is snow camo And, since I only use a bivy in the winter, it is the color I want.

    Anyways, this guy will also sell you just the material. I am thinking of buying the top material and making a similar one without having to spend $160 for him to make me one.
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    I have the Eureka Solitaire and I swear I have yet to field test it. This year...maybe, if the planets line up. You can enter through the end or the top with the rain fly removed. But getting in through the top is a pain.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hunter63 View Post
    That's pretty cool......Did find this one,

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    Ordered one here a while back, haven't really tried it out yet.......

    http://shop.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=930623

    Seems to be out of stk now, but also seems to show up again every so often.
    That is pretty cool. but what if you have to pewp
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