Sleeping bag
As I was going to be sleeping in a tent on ice I decided to
investigate sleeping bages, obviously it needed to be warm ... I
loooked at all sorts of expidition style bags but settled on the
American sleep system
What a piece of kit this turned out to be - the only real downside
is that you need the American milatry to move it ! it is quite
heavy.
Rated to minus 40 degrees c I thought I would probably be ok on a
rally in Germany in January.
Full Specifications :-
Genuine U.S. Army 4 piece Modular Patrol Sleeping System
This is one of The Best Sleeping Bag systems Available
Made by Tennier Industries Inc - Number 8465-01-445-6274
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 (Green) 1048g approx
Intermediate Cold Weather (Black) 1662g approx
Each is compatible with the vapor permeable
(Goretex)bivvy cover
constructed of water-resistant, ripstop nylon
Each sleeping bag is fully functional independently
Insert the Intermediate Cold Weather bag inside the
Patrol bag
When all 3 components are used together the system is
rated to provide 4 hours sleep at-40
deg Celsius
A compression stuff sack and bivvy cover are included and
detailed below
Non-flammable and machine washable.
Green Lightweight Patrol Bag rated to-1
degrees Celsius
Reversible double-pull (opens end to end) slider allows
top or bottom ventilation
Non-locking slide fastener self repairs if jammed or
snagged
Draft flap prevents heat loss
Hood adjusts for heat retention; includes nylon drawcord
and barrel lock
Measures 82" x 30" (204cm x 80cm approx)
The black Intermediate Cold Weather Bag is rated to
temperatures as low as-23
deg Celsius
Free from cold spots, Insulation does not migrate in the
bag
Anatomically designed foot box contains twice the
insulation as the bag
Sewn-in, quilted chest collar prevents air drafts up and
down through the hood
Hood adjusts for heat retention; includes nylon drawcord
and barrel lock
Measures 87 x 35 1/2 to 87 x 23 inch
The Large Black Stuff Sack will Compress to one cubic
foot
It has Six 1'-wide nylon webbing straps adjusted by
ladderlock buckles
Reinforcement webbing is sewn around the circumference of
the bag
Nylon drawcord closure with a barrel lock
pack size 30inch in length, 14 inch in diameter
Woodland Camo Bivvy Cover is made of durable waterproof
and windproof genuine 3-layer GORE-TEX fabric weight appox 1002g
Includes snap fastener and slide fastener
weighs approx 2735g
An all round amazing Sleep System suitable for anywhere
in the world!
