Swedish Rescue Bag
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I have 2, one for Sam, I will take some measurements tomorrow.
In the meantime they are a thick canvas outer, full size blanket tied in and finally a liner buttoned on.
I visited the Military Mart store today and the guy I dealt with was great, he got all 4 bags in the store down and helped pick the best 2 then tested the zips etc ... The two I have look unissued.
Some pics I have taken:
Let me know if anyone wants anymore pictures or details.
Dan.
In the meantime they are a thick canvas outer, full size blanket tied in and finally a liner buttoned on.
I visited the Military Mart store today and the guy I dealt with was great, he got all 4 bags in the store down and helped pick the best 2 then tested the zips etc ... The two I have look unissued.
Some pics I have taken:
Let me know if anyone wants anymore pictures or details.
Dan.
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Great pics. A total length unfolded would be great!
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Ok so some quick measurements ...
200 (length) x 90 (Width), it's a big bag and seems pretty warm, I'm going to try sleeping in it with an extra blanket for backup.
I also got an NVA Raindrop Camo Zeltbahn tarp to go with it so I can setup near the fire without worrying about sparks etc ... obviously I'll have my normal kit with me in case of heavy rain.
The full length is to the end of the hood which I have tried to show in the pic below.
Actually due to the interest I'm tempted to sell Sam's
Dan.
200 (length) x 90 (Width), it's a big bag and seems pretty warm, I'm going to try sleeping in it with an extra blanket for backup.
I also got an NVA Raindrop Camo Zeltbahn tarp to go with it so I can setup near the fire without worrying about sparks etc ... obviously I'll have my normal kit with me in case of heavy rain.
The full length is to the end of the hood which I have tried to show in the pic below.
Actually due to the interest I'm tempted to sell Sam's
Dan.
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Lol... Fight!!!!
thanks for the measurements. Do you think it will work as a bedroll
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thanks for the measurements. Do you think it will work as a bedroll
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No fight.
I'll just wait til he is sleeping.........
Let you know bout bed roll after its been tried in fortnight but I've high hopes
I'll just wait til he is sleeping.........
Let you know bout bed roll after its been tried in fortnight but I've high hopes
If mine arrives in time i will try it on Sat as i am out with the Scouts. So I will report back
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Sam's not seen the straps down the side covering the zip opening, very useful for securing a 'casualty' after a few drams of Stag's Breath .
Dan.
.Dan.
Cheers Mate, Happy to help. They look great bags to sleep in so im looking forward to seeing a review. pity its too big to take to priest hole
As you say just watch the straps on the side as some mates after a few tins tend to get a big childish and may 'rescue' you...
ATB.
leaf
As you say just watch the straps on the side as some mates after a few tins tend to get a big childish and may 'rescue' you...
ATB.
leaf
Cheers Mate, Happy to help. They look great bags to sleep in so im looking forward to seeing a review. pity its too big to take to priest hole
As you say just watch the straps on the side as some mates after a few tins tend to get a big childish and may 'rescue' you...
ATB.
leaf
Hey Leaf
Thanks, and will be back up there soon.
Just need to find a Belgian/Dutch wool blanket to go with it now
Dan.
Mine arrived earlier this week, looks like a great piece of kit. For an idea of size, I'm 6' 1" tall and it's a good fit for me, but it would be a bit snug for anyone much taller. It's wide enough for me, and the foot box is wide too. I'll be using it this weekend with an extra Dutch blanket on a paddle trip in the Lakes, do I'll report back next week....
Glad you guys like it.... ( I want one but they're all gone now... Will look forward to reading your reviews and getting ideas to try and pass on.
Cheers guys
( I want one but they're all gone now... Will look forward to reading your reviews and getting ideas to try and pass on. Cheers guys
Got mine today.
It is one he'll of a thing! gonna have a play later and see what it is like i will post my results
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It is one he'll of a thing! gonna have a play later and see what it is like i will post my results
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Just removed a rusty spring steel frame from the wool liner! How odd
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jimbo75
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Just got mine through the post today! Think I got the last one.. What a beastie!! Very heavy gauge canvas, but with a Swedish wool blanket and a cotton liner.. A swede issue blanket would fetch a crazy price on its own, so I'm well chuffed!
i love the real leather tabs, and the bomb proof zips.. Couldn't find the three crowns stamp though ? I will have to take mil marts word for it on being swedish, although the liner and buttons are unmistakeable swedish colouring. I was gonna Greenland wax the beast, but I don't think it's necessary.. I will always be under cover, and if I'm wild camping I will prob just use the wool and cotton liner with a sleep bag.
The great thing was how comfortable it feels. I like to be warm at night, and have been cold at the last two meets I went to, just using an alp kit bivvy bag and a snug pack elite 4. This has definitely fulfilled my 'bedroll' requirements! One happy swedish surplus obsessed, 20 quid worse off scandi loving jimbo.
i love the real leather tabs, and the bomb proof zips.. Couldn't find the three crowns stamp though ? I will have to take mil marts word for it on being swedish, although the liner and buttons are unmistakeable swedish colouring. I was gonna Greenland wax the beast, but I don't think it's necessary.. I will always be under cover, and if I'm wild camping I will prob just use the wool and cotton liner with a sleep bag.
The great thing was how comfortable it feels. I like to be warm at night, and have been cold at the last two meets I went to, just using an alp kit bivvy bag and a snug pack elite 4. This has definitely fulfilled my 'bedroll' requirements! One happy swedish surplus obsessed, 20 quid worse off scandi loving jimbo.
Agree with all that. Have you found the metal frame at the hood end? I am thinking of buttoning in another wool blanket. I was also thinking of greenlanding mine, but again dont think I am gonna bother
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jimbo75
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Yeah, I found it? Guessed its not doing any harm so have left it.. Really needs a good cold field test, which I can't do for a while. I put my elite 4 in it for a size up, but I reckon I could get away with using a 1 season sleeping bag to cut down on weight, and in spring and summer.
The frame in mine was very rusty, it had rusted through in places and was marking the wool (just a word of advice)
Cant wait to try mine in anger
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Cant wait to try mine in anger
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