USGI M81 Woodland Bivy Cover NoLetter war rugs are a bizarre

war rugs are a bizarre cultural mash-up between Afghan pictorial weaving and images of conflict

or depending on the generation a false pocket to access pants/belt accessories

Manufactured to German SK1 standard

Zippered main closure with snap-secured double storm flap

USGI M81 Woodland Bivy Cover NoLetter war rugs are a bizarreWith many military surplus items, you also might need a crash course in etymology. Coming from the German Swiss term Beiwacht (bei by, and wacht watch or patrol) the proper term for this item is is bivouac ( bivooak ) but most know it as the Bivy. When inclement weather catches you off guard, or your quick stay in the woods doesn't require a tent, the Bivy fills in the gap as a quick to deploy rudimentary shelter. Part of the Modular Sleep System