USMC Improved Bivy Cover cover protects against rain snow dew dust wind and bugs. Maximum Protection is provided when the user is completely enclosed.

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This Bivy Sack / Cover is Made in the USA and is Genuine U.S. Military / USMC Issue. NSN: 8465-01-574-4005. One size fits all. Has Mesh Standoff to keep mesh off of your face. This USMC Improved Bivy Cover cover is a perfect way to make your current sleeping bag waterproof without adding much weight at all. Manufactured by Propper, made in the USA, and is NSN# 8465-01-574-4005.

The bivy cover is 18% lighter and provides improved comfort, protection and volume. It allows the Marine to be totally encapsulated under extreme weather conditions. The material is a microporous laminated membrane with highly water repellent exterior. An integrated flexible wire allows the bivy to stand off from the face and a bug proof screen window can be fully or partially opened.

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Environmental Protection

• The bivy cover protects against rain, snow, dew, dust, wind, and bugs for outdoor use
• Maximum environmental protection is provided when the user is completely enclosed.

How to Use

• Close the bivy: Adjust the zipper with one zipper tab/slider located at the bottom of each side - next to each hip. To close, grab one zipper slider in each hand and pull upward until they meet over the face.
• Open the bivy: Hook your finger between where the zipper sliders meet or grab the bivy material right below the sliders and pull down to open.
• Face Stand-off: Pull the stiffeners at each end to straighten and then bend them upward until the desired stand-off is achieved. Remove one or both stiffeners if preferred.
• Ventillation: Unzip the flap that covers the screen window. When the flap is fully open, roll the flap and place the loop over the toggle at the bottom of the screen.
• When practical, air dry thoroughly each day. At a minimum, shake off any water and brush off dirt before stuffing the bivy in the compression stuff sack.

For Safe Use

• FLAMMABLE: NEVER SMOKE IN BAG. KEEP AWAY FROM FLAME.
• For EMERGENCY exit, grab material next to zipper sliders and pull down to open.
• Protect the bivy bottom from the ground with tarp and or sleeping pad.
• DO NOT drag bivy on the ground or puncture to keep it waterproof.
• At home base, DO NOT leave the bivy in the compression stuff sack. Clean and dry the bivy and store it in the mesh storage bag provided.

Keep Bivy Clean

• Brush the dirt and debris off yourself and clothing before entering the bivy.
• Remove grease and spots from the bivy by spot cleaning with damp cloth and soap and rinse.
• Launder by machine washing and tumble drying on delicate cycles and low temperatures. Rinse thoroughly to maintain waterproofing.
• DO NOT bleach, use fabric softener, iron or Dry Clean.

Bivy Material and Misc

100% Nylon Shell/100% PTFE core/100% Nylon backing.

Contract #: W911QY-09-F-0101

Manufacturer: Propper International, Inc.