Carinthia Compression Bag, Surplus
A proper high-quality military compression bag for sleeping bags or general utility use. German or Austrian military surplus, made by Carinthia.
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A proper high-quality military compression bag for sleeping bags or general utility use. German or Austrian military surplus, made by Carinthia.
Compression bags are great for packing and separating other items as well, such as thermal clothing for the extreme cold, or spare boots. These bags have straps for constricting and shortening the bag, and a velcro base for name or ID tags.
Three sizes
While you can cinch a compression bag, start with a reasonable size. These are made in three sizes:
- 18 x 30 cm, for summer bags like the Tropen
- 25 x 45 cm, for 3-season bags like the Defence 4
- 28 x 54 cm, for large winter bags and multi-piece sleeping systems
Germanic surplus
Made by Carinthia, used by the Bundeswehr or Bundesheer. Signs of use are apparent, the PU coating on the inside is often flaking off, and in some are missing the cord lock. Most of the bags are OK in this regard but prepare for a small fix like this. The flaky PU coating just means these aren't 100 % waterproof. The main fabric is still good to go for a long time to come.
If you want a factory new product, we sell those as well.
Kierto Circular Economy
Return this product used but clean and unbroken, and you'll receive half of the product's original price as Varusteleka credits. Service is available only in Finland. Only Registered users can make Kierto returns. See more information about Kierto.
Austrian surplus
Functional, neutral, clean. That's what the Austrian Bundesheer gear is made of. Our Austrian surplus revolves mostly around the Anzug 75 and Anzug 03 clothing systems, but who knows, maybe the "Tarnanzug Neu" will make it's appearance if the Austrians decide to clear the stocks in the future. Get your OD gear while the stocks last.
After the Second World War the Austrian soldier looked like a weird mixture of Allies and Germans; the M1 style helmet and general profile really tried to bring that NATO vibe up, but a lot of the gear and even the dotted camouflage pattern looked surprisingly much like WW2 German issue. In the 70s they took a major leap towards NATO with the introduction of the all-green Anzug 75 clothing and equipment system closely inspired by the American equivalents, finally letting go of the "old stuff". The Anzug 03 brought the game up to date with some changes in effort to modernize the whole thing. Now the Bundesheer is again moving over to camouflage.
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16 ratings
Michael W. 28.12.2021 Verified purchase
David M. 08.01.2022 Verified purchase
Demijan D. 11.01.2022 Verified purchase
It looks like it will last quite a while, has lots of compression straps, a handle to carry when packed, nice colour and material.
Will buy more bags of different sizes in next order for sleeping bag,clothes etc.
Lauri K. 17.01.2022 Verified purchase
Markku L. 17.02.2022 Verified purchase
RAMOND T. 09.03.2022 Verified purchase
Anyway the bag is good quality, straps and buckles are strong and it compress well.
Good stuff.
Joona R. 27.04.2022 Verified purchase
Jim E. 06.05.2022 Verified purchase
Gordon T. 24.07.2023 Verified purchase
Material in excellent condition; the buckles & straps are strong and compressibility is impressive.
Coating is a little patchy but not an issue; could be touched-up quickly without much effort.
Fits my British Jungle bag perfectly.
Nice kit!
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