Modular British Army Sleep System?

[Erbswurst]

I would like to know who used a current, new issued or new bought British army sleeping bag system. DId it convince you?

I have seen that it is sold here new incredibly cheap:

Strikeforce Army Supplies UK | Bath and Somerset genuine issue military clothing and army surplus |

 

[Laurence Milton]

I do/have.......stunning value for money, I paid £60 last year for both bags (new, unused).
I won't pretend it's perfect........but for the money, it's pretty amazing...............

 

[Erbswurst]

Are they made by Fesca in Spain or where?

 

[Laurence Milton]

Yes, Fesca........................

 

[Erbswurst]

Seems to be the same as the Dutch army sleeping bags.

If you lie in it, is the zipper of the lighter one right or left?

 

[Laurence Milton]

Very similar. Inner light bag, zip is to the side (which, I can't remember!!), and outer thicker bag, zip is ventral

 

[Erbswurst]

I think about ordering it for my construction trailer in order to keep my Snugpak Special Forces System clean and ready to go.

It would be nice if you could find the time later to check where the zipper is located.

Did you buy yours there or somewhere else?

 

[SCOMAN]

Lightweight bag the zip is to the left, medium weight bag centre zip.

 

[Laurence Milton]

Yes, I bought mine from 2 separate suppliers of surplus gear

 

[Erbswurst]

Do they sell new ones regularly?
If Yes, please give us the links!

 

[Roughneck]

I use a 58 Pattern Sleeping Bag, condition is Very Good and with a Thermarest Mat rated 4 I've slept in -9 and it was very comfortable. Everybody has different rates of how they loss heat and gain heat, but for me it was fine. Plus on ex-military kit the zips are FAB they never get caught and can come undone super quick. Once rolled out I grab the neck part and quickly pump it up as if I'm trying to force air into the sleeping part this get all the baffles puffed up Sorted.

 

[Laurence Milton]

Do they sell new ones regularly?
If Yes, please give us the links!

Gosh yes, all over ebay. the internet and various surplus suppliers. I found some for sale in a Cambridge surplus store called the Green Barn? Also Military Mart, Go Army, Military1st, Varusteleka, Forces Uniform and Kit and others, but supplies will vary?

 

[Laurence Milton]

I do/have.......stunning value for money, I paid £60 last year for both bags (new, unused).
I won't pretend it's perfect........but for the money, it's pretty amazing...............

(Med. outer bag)Surprisingly good down to - temps., with minimal insulation underneath or clothing. Very pleased.

 

[Danceswithhelicopters]

I'm five 10 and 92kgs (!) and even after reading all the guides I'm confused on the sizes to choose.

Any pointers or recommended size to go for?