Army sleeping bags have long been in demand among lovers of extreme relaxation. Reliable and convenient, they help out hunters, fishers, tourists, climbers and other people whose work or rest is associated with spending the night outside the house. The ability to sleep in a multi-day trip is an important component of the successful implementation of the task.
Army bag
Army sleeping bags are designed to provide a relatively comfortable overnight stay in the field. For their production, high-quality durable fabric and reliable accessories are used. The seam can withstand a very large load. Lightning is made of material, the special composition of which does not allow it to deform.
From the inside to the level of the knees in the bags there is a special easily washable fabric. This allows you to sleep without taking off your shoes, which in combat conditions is important.
Army sleeping bags are additionally equipped with a durable waterproof rug. It is filled with polyurethane foam and can serve as an excellent litter in the snow. Putting a sleeping bag on top of it, you can not be afraid for hypothermia. The rug has one more function: it is an individual swimming tool. The amount of filler is calculated in such a way as to keep one fighter on the surface.
Another advantage of army models is the processing of products by a non-combustible composition. In them you can safely sleep at an open fire. That is why fishermen and hunters prefer to buy an army sleeping bag. The price for it, however, is higher than for the usual tourist model (it can reach $ 200), but it's worth it.
Manufacturers are trying to improve existing models through the use of more modern materials and original design solutions. There is no single standard for army sleeping bags. Each country develops models for its armed forces designed for specific climatic conditions.
Kinds
An army sleeping bag can be a “sandwich”, that is, it can consist of several elements, each of which in itself can be an autonomous unit of a soldier’s equipment. It includes:
- actually a sleeping bag;
- warming fleece layer under the membrane coating (it can be easily fixed on the bag);
- case.
The entire structure is assembled and disassembled in a few minutes. Each piece can be packaged separately. The total weight in assembled form does not exceed one kilogram.
The second option is heavier and more primitive. For the manufacture of an external cover, nylon treated with polyurethane is used. A sheet and a blanket are attached to the buttons around the perimeter. With the help of lightning, these bedding is transformed into a rectangular sleeping bag. This model is heavier than a sandwich.
For army sleeping bags, not only camouflage colors are used. Very widely used:
- green;
- brown;
- whitish ocher (steppe);
- beige with grayish-gray spots (mountains);
- cold green (swamp).
Non-marking colors, well masked by the terrain, are preferred by most outdoor enthusiasts.
Types
A tourist sleeping bag, like an army one, can be of two main types:
- Winter. Able to provide heat conservation at sub-zero temperatures. On the labeling of the bag, the temperature for which this product is designed is indicated (usually these are indicators in the range -15 ... -20 ° C).
- Summer It is designed for warm nights (at least up to +5 ° C ) , much easier than winter, for some models a mosquito sect is provided for a comfortable sleep.
Army sleeping bags (winter) have several features (this is typical for most models):
- on the insulated hood provides a practical and convenient retraction system;
- Velcro valve with a zipper does not allow it to unfasten itself;
- no through seams;
- the outer fabric is impregnated with a water repellent;
- when unzipped, it can be used instead of a blanket;
- The set includes a compression bag, lightweight and durable, allowing you to store your sleeping bag in a compressed state.
The form
Another classification by form:
- Cocoon. Tightly fits the human body, tapering to the bottom. According to tourists, it takes up little space, warm, light, there is a hood.
- Blanket. Standard sleeping bag with a long zipper. It is heavy, voluminous. It can be unfastened and turned into a regular blanket. There is also an option when you can connect two blankets with each other using detachable lightning. Thus, a double warm bed is obtained.
- Overalls. In such a bag, “arms” and “legs” are provided. It looks like a jumpsuit itself, but much larger and warmer. Reviews say that the product does not constrain movements, it does not need to be removed when leaving the tent. This model is also called sniper.
- "Elephant's foot." It resembles a cocoon, but smaller in size and reaches half of the body (usually armpits). Comes with a jacket. Judging by the reviews, lightweight, comfortable.
Everyone chooses the most comfortable sleeping bag in shape. Reviews of almost all options are positive. Consumers are advised to carefully select a “camp bed” taking into account all the possible nuances.
Fillers
Sleeping bags also differ in filling:
- Downy. This filling has a winter sleeping bag. Consumers claim that the “down jackets” are lightweight, compact, retain heat very well, can withstand temperatures up to -30 ° C. Disadvantage: they easily absorb moisture, dry for a long time, and the lint can be lost over time.
- Sinteponovye. Lighter than downy ones, take up less space, cheaper, but inferior in quality. According to reviews, the product will protect at a temperature not lower than -10 about C. Disadvantage: short-lived, too quickly deteriorating.
- Silicone Warm in twenty-degree frost. This tourist sleeping bag is popular. People say that these models are practical, comfortable, lightweight. Poorly absorb moisture, perfectly erased. The disadvantage is a rather high price (about $ 250), but the quality justifies the cost.
The choice
With such a variety of forms, fillers and materials, it is fashionable to choose the most suitable sleeping bag. The price in this case is not the main indicator. A cold night can have a bad effect on health, which, as you know, cannot be bought for money.
When choosing a sleeping bag take into account climatic and weather conditions. The range of the trip and the availability of transport are also important (you can take a bag in the car both warmer, and heavier, and more), the frequency of use. Inveterate nature lovers, judging by the reviews, it is better to purchase an army sleeping bag. Tourists say it is more reliable, more practical and more durable than a regular tourist, but harder. Although among civilian equipment you can find decent models.