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the hood by means of the small zipper. The zipper is non-
snagging so that you can always get out quickly and easily. The
Tropen is available in two sizes, both of which already haves
NSNs!
Now a good sleeping back is always a real bonus, but
of course you always need to be prepared for whatever the
weather might throw at you. To this end Carinthia have a really
fine range of Bivi bags, from straightforward to massively
technical!
All Carinthia Bivi Bags and Bivi Tents have the revolutionary
gas permeable GORE-TEX laminate as their top, outer material;
this is 100% waterproof, windproof and vapour permeable.
What’s new is that the new laminate is also gas permeable.
That means that their Bivi Bags can be closed completely
without having to keep a ventilation slit open for fresh air. The
fresh air permeates through the material itself. The benefits are
obvious:
1. The warmed air stays inside the Bivi Bag resulting in a
much better insulation effect. When the outside temperature is
–10°C, for example, the air temperature inside the head area is
+3°C.
2. In really bad weather and precipitation the Bivi Bag can be
closed completely and remains absolutely waterproof.
On the base of all the Bivi bags is a highly waterproof and
cold-flex durable laminate. Some of the key models are the
Mountain, Explorer and Observer Plus models.
The Mountain; This Bivi bag is of minimal stuff size and
weight. It is mostly used for mountaineering or as part of
survival packages, but it is also suitable for every soldier who
wants to be protected from the elements. The outer shell is
made of laminate, which is waterproof, windproof and vapour
permeable.
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The Explorer is a more comfortable Bivi bag with a tent pole
arch in the head area (single pole supported). There is enough
space at the head end for equipment that needs to be at hand
day and night. The L-shaped access opening can be closed with
2 zippers. The specially designed storm flap ensures that the
zippers are sealed to be absolutely waterproof. The 5 loops on
the back of the Explorer keep an insulating mat in place.
Upping the ante considerably is the Observer. This is
the perfect sniper Bivi bag with self-standing double pole
support. Two tent poles form a small dome at the head end
which provides enough space for the user to handle a rifle or
other piece of equipment. The Bivi bag slopes down from the
shoulder to the foot end preventing straight lines which are
easily spotted. The L-shaped opening makes it convenient to
get in and out of the bag which can be closed with 2 zippers.
All zippers are protected by a specially designed storm
flap to make them absolutely waterproof. The big observation
opening at the front allows an observation range of 180° and
can be closed completely in bad weather. The user’s rifle and