WINTER BUSHCRAFT GEAR - Carinthia Defense 4

The first in a series on the gear you need to get out in the woods over the winter months, and how to get the right stuff for less money.
In this one we look at the sleeping bag I use (and have for the last five years) and I explain why I think this one is worth spending your hard earned cash on.
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[@nealbe]

I have been looking at this bag for a bit now, I must havd seen 3 of 4 video. Your video has definitely been the best Neil, thanks for making it, keep doing the vids mate there much appreciated 👍

[@Pathfinder-Sarawak]

I bought one of these in 2002 , and used it for 12 years all over Europe including the Brecon Beacons in very cold winter conditions, more roomy than Snugpak and very warm I recommend this for military use, I also had the defence 1 and the Tropen for warm weather. Quality is great it stood up to rough military use and never let me down Use the two bags together for arctic conditions Not as bulky as the issue bag , and lighter Well designed I recommend this bag over the more popular snugpak bags as I find them too restrictive across the shoulders , especially in military kit with your rifle inside it.

[@greencraft4783]

They are a great bag. For years my bag was the Buffalo Bag, but this even beats that I think.

[@lukewardle3515]

I've the defense 1 as well, great bag.

[@stechurchill154]

Any tips on 'airing out' and what to do if you have to pack it away quickly to prevent moisture build up? Cheers.

[@pussypostlethwaitsaeronaut8503]

The above video title is incorrect. It should be Carinthia Defence, not 'Defense'. Defence is English; 'Defense' is a peculiar Americanism. Even Carinthia spells it correctly as the 'Defence 4'. We're rapidly losing our culture, and that includes our proper English language. Please endeavour to preserve it. xx ❤

[@Nofixedabode859]

Use the same bag, did u know a lot of the squaddies turn it inside out before putting in bivvy bag so it blocks body moisture from penetrating the filling and it breathes through the bivvy bag reducing condensation, also when do u start using bivvy with it and what sort of pad do u use?

[@lukewardle3515]

Carinthia make great stuff. The defense 4 was in the running when I was looking for a new bag but in the end I opted for the Finnish Defense Forces M05 bag (made by Carinthia) as it has more arm room and a reinforced footbox. Comes with a liner too.

[@greencraft4783]

Thanks Luke, I will have to have a look at one of those

[@lukewardle3515]

@@greencraft4783 It wouldn't be worth replacing your Defense 4 with the FDF bag but if it ever got damaged beyond repair then it might be worth consideration.

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

The footbox of the Finnish M05 bag is fire resistant as well.

[@Klemte]

FDF Carinthia bag is based on Defence 4...

[@Kowalus]

thank you

[@charlesborum3910]

I have the defense 4 and defense 1 you can’t go wrong with them

[@sheepsteef1974]

I picked mine up for £50, couldn't believe it, the guy I bought it off said it had never been used and it certainly looks like new.

[@a.i.a3949]

Just nabbed one from a surplus site grade 1 for £60 👍

[@si_li_fin5656]

Do def 4 need bivy bag if u use a tarp?

[@petermorrison9568]

Great tips about the hood they are a realpain to get back in the stuff many thanks for sharing all the best Pete

[@philipedwards8963]

The British Army Medium Bag, the current issue one, is a copy of the Carinthia bag - you can get unissued ones on Ebay for £45 and they are 90% as good as the Carinthia if you want to save some cash. Perfect for UK use :)

[@greencraft4783]

I have two!!! One lives in the back of the car as part of my "Just in case" kit. They are good kit for the money. Thanks for commenting.

[@hansschmid3937]

hello! i bought also the used set, with the british version and the tropen , i have used it y years ago in winter by -17 deg. C under a closed Tarp. it worked very well. I also tryed it with a fleece inlet, it was very cosy inside. The zippers are working very well bei both sleepingbags. i ve got the set under 95 Eu. in a really good condition. My kids also use the bags outdoors... i love your english slang...sounds good!!! have fun outside and a good time! Hans with a awful english :-(, i hope you unterstood

[@greencraft4783]

Thanks for taking the time to comment Hans, I really appreciate it.

[@asoasogm]

Thank you for this great and informative review. Could you tell us which minimal bag liner/scarf you use? Thanks

[@cindyneely6087]

nice looking sleepers

[@bushcraftohio7320]

ok.... 1st thx a ton for sharing & great info but... lol im in the U.S. what is a squaddie & a scotty ?

[@Critical-thinker85]

In england we call soldiers squaddies mate. 👍

[@bushcraftohio7320]

ah ok great tyvm. I love the diff. in words, names & speech from each country. interesting too me thx again!

[@kanatislings9307]

I’m definitely thinking of getting one !! Great review!!!!! Will go good with my carinthia explorer 2 bivvy I just ordered 😁😁

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

As a result of watching this at Christmas. I treated myself to a brand new 185 bag. Nabbed it in the New Year sales. £128 delivered. 👍🏻

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

For winters where it really gets cold you can not beat the old Canadian Army system. Had mine for a long time and although bulky the weight is worth it at -30 Celcius.

[@beyoguz]

Thank you for the video. How tall are? Is it tge 200cm model?

[@beavis8167]

It would have been nice to see the damn thing laid out in the video

[@pepperana]

Great info and a nice way to film it

[@greencraft4783]

Thank you Willem

[@nevertoopoortotour.3033]

Great video thanks

[@nevertoopoortotour.3033]

Great video thanks

[@thebritishbookworm2649]

Excellent video

[@ashleybaker2221]

Just ordered one can't wait to try it at the weekend

[@Critical-thinker85]

Hiya buddy good review. I considered this bag a while ago because its definitely a quality bag but I ended up buying the british army arctic bag. ( bouncing bomb ) it's definitely a bigger heavier bag but its absolutely bomb proof and definitely can handle winter. The main reason i bought it was the price they are common on ebay for 30 pound upwards. Just thought I'd put it out there for anyone on a budget. All the best. Chris

[@greencraft4783]

Hi Chris, they are good kit and "bomb-proof" , just wanted something lighter and with less bulky. Thanks for the kind comment.

[@MichaelR58]

Neil, thanks for sharing, great information, thanks for the stuffing tip about the hood , atb brother ! 👍

[@greencraft4783]

No worries mate. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@albertdirkkoffeman5234]

Nice video. What bivibag are you useing ?

[@greencraft4783]

It's the British army issue one (only in the old camo pattern- they are cheaper to buy that way) . They are very good gear, bulky but bomdproof

[@soggz4246]

Hi. Great review. Would you say they are on par or better than say,a Rab Ascent 900? R.S.V.P Regards

[@greencraft4783]

It's not a bag I know. Rab is usually down filled I think, lighter to carry, but not so good in wet conditions

[@soggz4246]

@@greencraft4783 Ok,thank you for the reply. Yes it is down filled and lighter,but to be perfectly honest,unless it is used in a more closed environment,ie a tent,I don’t think that it would be as hard wearing as the Carinthia that you so well demonstrated. I just thought I would comment on the Rab,as I was looking at one at Go Outdoors,Bristol,earlier today, as I am in the market for a good hard wearing bag. Regards

[@samshep70]

@@soggz4246 get the Rab. I'm quite disappointed in my defence 4.

[@soggz4246]

@@samshep70 Hi. What about the British Army Artic Bag? Been told it’s ‘bulletproof’. Worth a go?