bivi bag

[northumbrian]

iam thinking of buying a grade 2 british army gortex bivi bay ,from british military surplus ( i have no relationship to them ! ) it states that this item is in need of minor repare !
has anyone delt with this company and is it worth buying grade 2 ?
cheers lads and lasses !

 

[Melonfish]

I wouldn't buy grade 2 tbh, your best bet is either wait till one pops up on here (which they frequently do) or contact a surplus seller like Endicotts who can take your budget and make it work
no affiliation to endi's just a happy repeat customer.
pete

 

[northumbrian]

I wouldn't buy grade 2 tbh, your best bet is either wait till one pops up on here (which they frequently do) or contact a surplus seller like Endicotts who can take your budget and make it work
no affiliation to endi's just a happy repeat customer.
pete

cheers pete ' its just cash flo is a big problem up here ! lol

 

[Shewie]

I agree with Pete, if you're buying something that's going to keep you warm and dry then the extra few quid for a good one is definitely worth it

 

[John Fenna]

Melonfish has it about right here IMHO

 

[spoony]

you going to brockwell?? i may have one for you to try

 

[lannyman8]

i would save some cash and get new, ooooor speak to a nice army friend who may be able to get 1 for less than the shops.......

chris................................

 

[Barn Owl]

Plenty on the bay,sometimes you'll get one that no-one else bids on.

If I had a spare I'd give it you buddy but i'm sure you'll get a good one from Endicotts if you phone and ask.

 

[Sniper]

I would agree with the others, with this type of kit your health and comfort is paramount. I'd rather spend more for a warm dry comfortable sleep and scrimp on other things less crucial to your enjoyment of the outdoors like mess tins, stoves or the like.

 

[Shewie]

If you're not in a great rush then keep an eye on the classifieds, one went at the weekend for only £10

 

[R3XXY]

There was a thread about British Military Surplus, lots of people had a lot of trouble from them. Things not turning up, wrong size, not as described, poor communication. I'd avoid them if I were you.

 

[northumbrian]

once again cheers for all the replys lads i'll save up for a while then,lol.
spoony i'd love to go to brockwell but im a bit unfit and very over-weight at the moment( 6ft1 and 24 stone ):yikes: lol so im on a mission to loose a bit by walking around with my bergen (no bricks inside it though)

 

[northumbrian]

There was a thread about British Military Surplus, lots of people had a lot of trouble from them. Things not turning up, wrong size, not as described, poor communication. I'd avoid them if I were you.

there was a thred on british army surplus R3XXY but i could not find one on british military surplus ! cheers anyway mate !

 

[Rambling Man]

I have a spare military bivy i could part with if your interested?!
I've sent you a PM

 

[northumbrian]

my bivi bag says polywarm products inside the hood is it an army issue one ? as i thought they were all goretex ?

 

[Ray Britton]

I don't know what prices you have been looking at, but issue bivvy bags can be found very cheap these days, with even brand new unissued cammo ones being £40-50, so olive ones are just getting cheaper and cheaper.
Personally I would not pay more than £15-20 for a brand new (in the packet) olive one.