What is the army sleeping bag rated for?
When all three components are used together (patrol bag, cold weather bag and bivy cover,) it is rated at -10 degrees and if combined with various insulating layers of the extended cold weather clothing system, it is rated to -50 degrees.
Are military sleeping bags any good?
Woodland Camo Issue (NSN #8465-01-445-6274) It’s a 4-part sleep system consisting of a black compression stuff sack, a black Intermediate Cold Weather Sleeping Bag, a green Patrol Bag, and a woodland-camo Bivy Sack.
What is a modular sleeping bag?
The US Military Improved ACU Modular Sleep System (MSS) is a sleeping bag system constructed to insulate the user in environments ranging from mild weather to extremely cold weather. The system consists of two Mummy-style sleeping bags-the Patrol (Foliage) and the Intermediate Cold Weather (Urban Grey).
How much does a sleep system weigh?
If you are sleeping on the ground, your sleep system should include a sleeping pad to insulate you from the ground. These can weigh just a few ounces to more than 2 pounds.
How much do military sleeping bags weigh?
Unfortunately however, as this is a product designed for the military, even though it is very basic, that does not translate to low weight. Shockingly, the bivy from the Modular Sleep System (MSS) weighs 2lb 3oz.
How heavy is too heavy for a backpacking sleeping bag?
Let’s start with your sleeping bag or quilt. If it weighs more than 40 ounces, you should probably replace it. For 3 season camping, I recommend that you purchase a sleeping bag or quilt rated for 20 degrees F.
What is a good weight for a sleeping bag?
Look For: Try to get the lightest sleeping bag you can afford while keeping it warm enough to sleep comfortably. Low denier shell fabrics and high fill power down will get you the greatest weight savings and best compressibility, but at a premium price. Try to shoot for a sleeping bag weight of 2 lbs or less.
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