| Gore-tex has many advantages in a survival | | | | fabrics in which stitching of the seams can inflict |
| situation, here are my 5 top reasons to choose | | | | small holes and allow heat to escape and moisture |
| this material over any other. | | | | to enter. |
| | | | | 5. Finally, Gore-tex technology is constantly |
| Gore-tex is a quality, innovative and constantly | | | | advancing and new innovations are regularly |
| advancing material which is useful in a variety of | | | | coming into mainstream use. For example, the |
| situations, especially in some forms of clothing and | | | | introduction of triple layer Gore-tex fabric has |
| when looking for a high performance bivi bag that | | | | further optimised the breathability, durability and |
| will keep you warm and dry and will last the | | | | windproof and waterproof properties of this |
| distance whatever weather conditions you may | | | | material. |
| face. | | | | So in the authors opinion if you are going to buy a |
| 1. Gore-tex fabric is really a very durable material | | | | bivi bag then i would advise that you opt for a |
| and will ensure that, as long as you take good | | | | Gore-tex model, preferably triple layer as this will |
| care of it, it will last you longer than other fabrics | | | | provide you with every aspect of protection you |
| you may have the option of choosing, which will in | | | | can get in the present day market. Also if you |
| the long term save you money buying new | | | | think that it may be too expensive, consider that |
| equipment. | | | | in the long term it may not only save you money |
| 2. Gore-tex is, unlike many other fabrics, | | | | but may save your life or at least ensure you get |
| breathable whilst still being waterproof to give you | | | | a better nights sleep. Also consider the added |
| maximum protection but still keep you | | | | features of a bivi tent, or as it is often referred |
| comfortable. Wind protection is also provided by | | | | to, a hooped bivi bag. These bags combined with |
| goretex and again allows moisture to escape, | | | | Gore-tex technology will keep you fully insulated |
| something you wont find amongst other materials. | | | | yet allowing for increased space, meaning that |
| 3. Gore-tex is lightweight and compactable and will | | | | you will get a far less claustrophobic feeling when |
| enable you to add it to your survival kit without | | | | zipped up for the night and also make you more |
| any added frustrations of extra weight or space. | | | | visible and provide you with more room for |
| 4. All seams can be hot taped, meaning that there | | | | storage. |
| will not be stitching in the seams, unlike other | | | | |