Sleeping Bags

[Tofu]

I would say, how many bags are you needing? If only 2, I found some really good military ECWS bags on ebay for 100.00 bucks. they are a 3 bag system for different temps. I am lucky, one of my best friends works for a distributor for the army/navy stores here in GA, so I got my 0 degree and 20 degree snugpak bags for 35 and 45 dollars. come to think of it, I've bought a lot of stuff through her. Good luck.

Do they have a website?

[Spock]

i recently bought a MSS, military sleep system. its 2 sleeping bags and 1 bivy bag with a stuff sack. I HAVE NOT HEAVILY FEILD TESTED IT YET. the total combo is very heavy about 10 lbs but its rated down to -30 f for 4 hours if the user is in poly pros. if they are in a parka/ski pants type gear the figure is -50 f.

I live in florida I'll never need both bags at the same time. the green bag is a 30 degree (in poly pros) and the black a 0 degree. dead of winter the black one should be fine, in spring and fall the green one and in the summer I won't use the system at all.

[Matt In Oklahoma]

i recently bought a MSS, military sleep system. its 2 sleeping bags and 1 bivy bag with a stuff sack. I HAVE NOT HEAVILY FEILD TESTED IT YET. the total combo is very heavy about 10 lbs but its rated down to -30 f for 4 hours if the user is in poly pros. if they are in a parka/ski pants type gear the figure is -50 f.I live in florida I'll never need both bags at the same time. the green bag is a 30 degree (in poly pros) and the black a 0 degree. dead of winter the black one should be fine, in spring and fall the green one and in the summer I won't use the system at all.

I have field tested them in the green machine. I kept mine and paid for it when I got out if that tells you anything. The gortex outer shell rocks! The 2 bags combined, I dunno how cold it has to get to stay in there sealed but i never got there even when it was sleeting. that thing ran me outta it! If I had a complaint it would be to add alittle more room for clothes and canteens etc. thats about it

[Bearman202]

I'll throw in a couple pense worth here. I bought one of the big, down-filled types that comes in its own plastic carrying thing. I took it camping. We walked about a quarter to half a mile from the car, though a hollow, and by the time I was there, I was nearly dead from carrying the thing. Plus, it wouldn't fit into anything going on the back, so it took up a free hand that could have been used to carry the extra o2 that I desperately needed by the time I got half-way to where we were going. Then, when we reached the site, I ended up sleeping on top of it, because it wasn't that cold. Made a decent enough pad, but it wasn't worth its weight.

[godisnum1]

Protus, once again I'm impressed by your knowledge and clear advice when it comes to gear and such. Thank you for that!
The only thing that comes to mind that I don't think you considered (except for your comment if they zip together) is a double-wide sleeping bag that zips apart and the body warmth of two people if they sleep together in one decent bag. I have a Kelty Double Wide rated at 35 and I'm confident that we'd be fine down to the teens or less. idk, just rambling a bit... but it crossed my mind so I thought I'd say it.
I'm sure that weight would still be a little more compared to the more expensive lightweight bags. It still might be a viable option...

Bran <><

[jloneill17]

Do they have a website?

The bags I saw on ebay, i did not see if they had websites or not. I just remember seeing the bags for around 100. If your referring to my friends place where she works, they don't sell to the public, only b2b.

[Billyvusynder]

The reason why the manufacturer suggests non-bio detergent for washing the sleeping bag is b/c it is gentler and will not destroy the fibers of the material. There are brands on the market like All Clear, Arm and Hammer, Dreft and Persil Small and Mighty make non-bio detergents. Be sure on the Persil brand to make sure it is the blue bottle.

[Bull]

I read a lot of people saying to go with Wiggys, but it must not have been here, because I haven't seen any mention of them. Hopefully I didn't get sucked in by the hype, but I just ordered one and it looks very nice. Very well made. I just got it and haven't had a chance to use it in the field yet, so I really can't say how good it is. Maybe you would like to check it out though. http://wiggys.com/category.cfm?category=6

If anyone else can chime in on this it would be great, cause I really hope I didn't get ripped off spending that much. Thanks.

[Spock]

since i posted last I've used mine a couple of times and so far i love it. on a campout it was in the mid 40s the 1st night and mid 20s the second night. Mid 20s here is worst case temps for the area of florida. 1st night i used the bivy and the green bag ontop of a therma rest wannabe pad. the second night I used the back bag. both nights I was toasty warm. I was so warm the second night i was completely oblivious to the cold out side the bag.