{"title":"Bivouac Shelters","description":"\u003cp\u003eBivy cover is a waterproof outer shell for a sleeping bag. Bivy or bivvy, comes from \u003ci\u003ebivouac\u003c\/i\u003e, which means a temporary encampment for the night under little or no shelter. So, a person without the comfort and added weight of a tent might opt to carry a bivy bag instead. Bivy covers are most often sacks with a breathable and waterproof membrane such as Gore-Tex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBest bivy sacks are the ones with the best waterproofing and the least weight. This might interest certain people who try to trim down their rucksack weight to the miminum. A tent is probably always heavier than a good bivy cover. Additionally, setting up camp will be very simple, just roll out your bivy, insert your sleeping bag, and go to sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, if you prefer shelters such as tarps and lean-tos, a proper bivy bag might save your ass one day if a really nasty weather should take you by surprise. Apart from being waterproof, bivy sacks also act as extra insulation combined with your sleeping bag.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carinthia-expedition-cover-gore-bivy-bag","title":"Carinthia Expedition Cover Gore Bivy Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rugged, waterproof, and breathable Gore-Tex bivy bag. Ideal for sleeping outdoors without a tent or scattering the sleepers around to make them less desirable targets for drones. Very packable and quick \u0026amp; easy to set up. Perfect for modern military use and also great for weight-conscious hikers and hunters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-layer Gore-Tex laminate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof and extremely breathable GTX Gas Permeable Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and packable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be zipped onto \u003cem\u003ecertain \u003c\/em\u003eCarinthia sleeping bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 230 x 90 cm (90.5\" x 35.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: 32 x 10 cm (12.5\" x 4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight (with carry bag): 740 g (1.6 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVery lightweight shelter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bivy bag is ideal for those who don’t want to haul a tent but still like to remain dry. It is lightweight, packable, and very easy to set up. With the zip-in-zip system, you can zip your Carinthia sleeping bag inside the bivy bag. Getting in and out is just as comfortable as with a sleeping bag without a cover. (If you're drunk, neither is very comfortable.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: Zip compatibility depends on the sleeping bag model. We don’t have an official list of compatible bags, so double-check before you buy if you’re planning to zip this to a sleeping bag. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want more protection from things that fall from the sky, use the bivy with a tarp. You can also go without a tarp to maximize packability and make the setup even faster. This GTX laminate is not only extremely breathable but also permeable to oxygen and carbon dioxide. This means that you can create a completely closed, waterproof, and windproof shelter for sleeping in really crappy weather. The air permeability has been tested to a depth of 1 m of snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAnti-drone sleeping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe war in Ukraine has shown that drones can make your life very miserable if you huddle in groups, which has made army tents a lot less desirable sleeping quarters. With bivy bags, you can scatter the soldiers further apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExtra protection against cold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe excellent insulation properties of this bivy give additional protection against the cold and wind. This means that you can use your sleeping bag in a bit colder environment than you normally could.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDurable materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3-layer GTX laminate fabric is lightweight and packable, yet tough. Nevertheless, it is smart to use a sleeping pad underneath to protect the bivy from sharp rocks, roots, and twigs. Furthermore, the pad protects you from sharp things and insulates you from the cold creeping in from below.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carinthia","offers":[{"title":"Zip on the Right","offer_id":51826116002131,"sku":"81564","price":379.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Zip on the Left","offer_id":51826116034899,"sku":"81565","price":379.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/carinthia-expedition-cover-gore-bivy-bag-0676971eeab758.jpg?v=1781699664"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/collections\/1922647dd6ed0d2ef.jpg?v=1757259462","url":"https:\/\/varustilika.com\/en-us\/collections\/bivouac-shelters.oembed","provider":"Varusteleka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}