>>2372959I just picked up the Dutch one and I’m very impressed. The only downside is the zippers aren’t 100% smooth and jam up sometimes; Again, this stuff was only used in training and not in deployment, mine is dated 2009. Paid like $200 CAD (2 tanks of gas here btw) but that’s pennies considering the amount of Gore-Tex material used. If you’re over 6’2 you might have trouble finding the XL version. The USGI is probably better for the price but the Dutch one is luxurious compared to it. There are some civillian gtex bags but those will run you hundreds more. For example; the company that’s makes these bivys sells the exact same one for $900. If you want something even cheaper the usual Finnish suspects have a NATO style bivy for under $100 but it doesn’t cover your face or zip up and you’re supposed to lie on your side if it’s raining, more like a sleeping bag cover.
