Military Sleeping System

[lerch]

thats the beast!!! i am by far not a expert on backpacking or sleeping bags but so far i am MORE than happy with this system. I am still very surprised a guy as tall as me can fit in it so comfortably. I would be willing to bet you could find one at a gun show sometime like i did, if nothing else that guy will be back at the Wanemacher Gun Show in Tulsa, OK next spring.

take it easy
steve

[tscott]

What is the overall size and weight of the system ? Is it small enough to backpack with ?
Tim G

[lerch]

I would say you can compress it into a roughly 1ft long by1ft wide tube. It weighs around 12lbs but like i said i have been using it without a tent so the extra weight doesnt really bother me.

steve

[teddy12b]

I'll agree that these sleeping systems are worth their weight in gold! I used one while in the service and I bought one for myself as soon as I got out.

They pack up the size of a basketball, or you can use the black bag with tightening straps to configure it any way you'd like. Some guys like to make a log out of their sleeping gear and others like to make a ball. In any event, if you're thinking about it, just get one!

[TennVol]

I might be a little late to the party, but the 3 bag system I was issued last year came from a manufacturer here in Colorado. The company is Wiggy's and they are based in Grand Junction. Here is a link to their website. Overbag (FTRSS)

The Flexible Temperature Range System (FTRSS) used have it's own product designation, but he has changed his website and now it looks like you choose your basic bag and then add the FTRSS option and an overbag/bivy.

I have used mine several times in the mountians during hunting seasons and the system is awesome. Thank God they don't issue us those old extreme cold weather bags anymore. I'm 6' 3" 215 lbs and I could never fit in the old ones. I fit in this one with ease.