Swiss Army Sleeping Bag

[eel28]

Whilst browsing around looking for a new sleeping bag, i came accross these
http://www.militarysupplyuk.co.uk/siteimages/andyr/162742/1579655/f_835589.jpg
They look quite interesting, but thought i'd ask if anyone has any experience with them before I give them any more considersation.

thank you

[eel28]

hmmm looks like i messed up somehow with the photo, will put a link to one on ebay instead
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Swiss-army-mummy-sleeping-bag-new-and-unissued-/190392190362?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Baby_NurseryBedding_RL&hash=item2c5442459a

hopefully someone has something to say about them :)

[andybysea]

Dont really know owt about them but they look like a liner rather than a complete bag? could be wrong though.

[ph5172]

I had one a while (i mean years) ago.

Came with a bivi bag with a waterproof base and cotton top! with a cotton 'head' square that it all rolled up into.

I wouldnt trust the -22 unless it is top spec insulation material as used in space because the filling is about 10mm thick. look at the packed size in the picture

Ok as a summer bag or for use in a sheep or mountain cabin.


So in summary:-

Use it in the summer
Or indoors


Edit:- I will have a look if i still have it (im thinking i gave it away) and i will post a pic so you can see what i mean about the thickness, failing that you can have it!! leave it with me

[eel28]

I had one a while (i mean years) ago.

Came with a bivi bag with a waterproof base and cotton top! with a cotton 'head' square that it all rolled up into.

I wouldnt trust the -22 unless it is top spec insulation material as used in space because the filling is about 10mm thick. look at the packed size in the picture

Ok as a summer bag or for use in a sheep or mountain cabin.


So in summary:-

Use it in the summer
Or indoors


Edit:- I will have a look if i still have it (im thinking i gave it away) and i will post a pic so you can see what i mean about the thickness, failing that you can have it!! leave it with me

Thats most kind of you :) I shall await your next post with baited breath :lmao:

I just spotted them and thought they look a bit different to the 58 pattern or the arctic bags, that along with the price got my interest.

[ph5172]

I cant find it, i think i lent it to the lad down the road to go on a school trip and let him keep it (he was using it in a YHA)

If i were you i would get a used Arctic bag and throw it through the wash, at least you know what you are getting.

This bag is thin, and doesnt really pack all that small to be honest.
With the summer you will probably be ok with it, you could buy it and give it a go now its warmer.

[eel28]

I cant find it, i think i lent it to the lad down the road to go on a school trip and let him keep it (he was using it in a YHA)

If i were you i would get a used Arctic bag and throw it through the wash, at least you know what you are getting.

This bag is thin, and doesnt really pack all that small to be honest.
With the summer you will probably be ok with it, you could buy it and give it a go now its warmer.

No problem at all, thanks very much for the thought though :)