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British Army surplus
British Army MTP Bivvy Bag
Ex-forces surplus MTP bivvy bag in a waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex-type membrane, with no zip and a drawcord hood.
- Weight
- 900 g
- Waterproof
- n/aBreathable MVP membrane
- Packed
- 28 × 12 cm
Best price found
£29.99
at Springfields · In stock · Grade 1 used
- Surplus & OutdoorsIn stock · Grade 1 used£39.99View Deal
- Surplus & LostOut of stock at check · Grade 1 used£14.99View Deal
Prices checked 7 November 2026. We may earn a commission on these links.
- Waterproof
- Breathable
- Taped seams
- Drawcord hood
Specifications
- Weight
- 900 g (Approximate: Surplus & Outdoors gives about 900 g, Springfields 900–1,100 g depending on batch. Sold used (Grade 1))
- Packed size
- 28 × 12 cm
- Fabric
- Waterproof, breathable MVP membrane, described by sellers as "Gore-Tex type"; layers not stated
- Hydrostatic head
- Not stated by maker
- Open size
- About 230–260 cm long, 80–110 cm at the shoulders (sellers differ)
- Entry
- No zip; wide gusseted opening with drawcord hood
- Breathable
- Breathable MVP membrane
Pros & cons
- No zip to fail: a wide gusseted opening with a drawcord hood (Springfields, Surplus & Outdoors)
- Waterproof and breathable with taped seams, from £29.99 in Grade 1 condition
- Sold used, so condition varies: check the seams and hood before relying on it
- No maker spec: sellers quote 900 g to 1,100 g, heavier than most civilian bivvies
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