AMAZON US MILITARY ISSUE - ECWS WOODLAND MODULAR SLEEPING BAG SYSTEM 4 PIECES 71

First of all this is the first product review I have ever written on Amazon. I have shopped on the Amazon website for a number of years and always look over user reviews before making my decision to purchase products. I love this sleeping bag system. It is so simple but yet very effective and versatile. With the four piece modular system you get a green patrol bag, black intermediate bag, a gortex bivy cover and a compression sack to store everything. This system allows you to use one or multiple pieces together depending on weather conditions. The green bag is good for temps down to 30 deg. The black bag is good for temps from 30 deg. down to negative 10 deg. Put both together and it will be good to negative 40-50 degrees. The bivy is a water resistant cover that will keep everything dry. I have tried the black intermediate bag with the bivy twice. My first try was a back yard trial when the temp. started at about 45 degrees and got down to about the mid to upper 30's. I used a cot and a Thermarest Ridge Rest Solar Sleeping Pad. I actually left much of the side unzipped for ventilation and I was plenty warm all night. I think I could have used the green patrol bag and been just fine. The second try was camping with temps starting at 40 deg and dropping to 28 deg the next morning. This was only my second time tent camping. I was in a Coleman Hooligan 2 tent sleeping on the ground with the Thermarest pad for cushion and insulation. Again I used the black bag with bivy cover. At first I was very comfortable and slept well. I had left the bag partially unzipped and by morning the temp had dropped enough for frost to be on the outside of the tent. The wind had also picked up slightly so it was getting a little cool but not cold. Part of this was due to a rookie mistake. I should have had my feet facing into the wind so the cool air would not get into the opening of the bag. I was impressed with the bag and would use it again. After reading mostly positive reviews for the product my only hold up was buying a used or like new item. The condition from the seller was listed as "New Old Stock- Never issued, never used, not individually packaged. May show signs of extended storage in boxed, bulk government storage. Crisp and clean genuine military surplus. May contain manufacturer/government markings." When mine arrived it was exactly as described or better. It had now signs of use and everything worked as it was supposed to. I am 5' 10" and the bag is very comfortable for me. It is a mummy style bag with extra insulation at the feet and a draw string hood. My brother is about 6' 2" and was hesitant to order until he tried mine. He does not have a lot of extra room left over but said it works for him. He ordered one and is also pleased with it. Overall I am very happy with this sleeping bag system. I hope my review will help you make your decision whether or not this will work for you. I think for the price of new never used item it is definitely worth considering.

This item is a "must-have" for every prepper or anyone thinking about hiking or camping. These sleeping bag systems don't stand a chance against anything else. You can tell the high quality of the system right off the bat and keep in mind that the US troops use these systems overseas. I've spoken to my friends that are veterans and they also agreed that no other sleeping systems even comes close. If you live in a warmer climate, you would be fine with even the intermediate bag, the patrol bag, or even the bivvy cover if it's really warm. Keep in mind that when talking about survival, you have 3 sleeping bags in this system. Even using the bivvy cover as a sleeping bag and putting a pad or tarp underneath it will go a long way. You can use this system without a tent or a tarp because the bivvy cover makes it waterproof. This sleep system enables you to sleep comfortably in rain, wind, snow, or any other conditions comfortably. Brand new, these sleeping systems are extremely expensive but definitely worth every dollar. A best bet would be to buy a lightly used system or a "very good" condition system for a fraction of the brand-new price and still have all the benefits that this product offers. Keep in mind that this system weighs close to 12 lbs with everything if weight is a factor for you. Also since the bivvy can be used as a makeshift sleeping bag by putting a tarp or a pad underneath and having some kind of cover, you actually have 3 sleeping bags for 3 people in a chaotic scenario or if someone forgot to bring their sleeping bag.

I bought mine in used "very good" condition, but it came in what I consider to be a bit closer to "good" condition, but no major complaints other than that. All zippers are in good shape. The filling of both bags, which is not a down filling, is in a bit of a matted down/compressed state of its life cycle, but should still provide good insulating qualities and certainly has useful life left in it. The bivy, in my opinion, is the best value of this package--it came in good shape, with no apparent tears or anything, and passed all my ruggedness tests. This system is a great thing to keep in the back of your truck or trunk of your car during the winter months in case of emergency ; )

Bag was as described. After testing it, I can say the temp rating for the patrol bag is accurate. Slight mixup with the delivery, but in the end Wildlands remedied the situation.

Purchased a used sleeping bag for ½ the cost of a new one. It came with everything, the zippers and snaps are functional and doesn't smell of mildrew. A big plus. Only issue I found that made it not exactly like new was a few seams in the bag where the tread came apart and is in need of re-sowing. For ½ the price and everything else exactly like new. I'll sow two 2 in seams. Thank you for providing a used product in such great conditon.

The bags were ok, repair was made to the patrol bag. The bivy on the other hand, which is supposed to be water proof, had repair patches that were not put on right, they literally peeled off like stickers. I had to buy a new bivy for the bag.

Received these MSS bags very promptly, they were in military grade/quality and in good shape, but there was a small issue with one of the bivys. Contacted the company, ozarkoutdoorz, and they, in the middle of their Christmas rush, fixed the problem-- outstanding! So, you can purchase from this company with confidence that they have your back. The ladies I spoke with, were as nice as could be, and made things quite easy! It is great when a company has integrity, and that would be no surprise, since this is a company comprised of Vets. Doing business and supporting them was a bonus. In the mean time, my wife and I are practicing utilizing these MSS, swapping the bags in & out of the bivies, coordinating & snapping the heavy duty snaps, and zipping those substantial YYK zippers, getting in & out etc. Practicing, because, being in the possibly cold outdoors is no time to learn the intricacies of these sleep systems, since they are not your average commercial sleeping bags.

The Green Patrol Sleeping Bag and the Black Intermediate Cold Weather Sleeping Bag are the core of the Military Modular Sleep System and are designed so that the bags can be used separately or nested within one another to boost the temperature rating. The Cold Weather Bag snaps into the Patrol Bag and when combined with the Gore-Tex bivvy bag makes a system that will keep you warm when the temperature drops to -30°F. The modularity of the system allows users to customize the bag for use during warmer weather or to accommodate their own size and weight requirements. The durable rip-stop nylon shell and continuous filament polyester insulation is constructed to withstand the rigors of combat. The mummy design helps keep you warm and the generous "boot box" at the bottom is designed to allow the user to keep his or her boots on, either for added warmth or in case a quick exit is needed. Durable YKK zippers are used on either end of the bag allowing wearers to customize the amount of ventilation. Zippers are dual sided and can be easily accessed from the inside. Technical Information: •Weight: 10 lbs •Water resistant •Ripstop nylon •For temperate ranges from -30° to 50° •Adjustable cinch-cord hood •Dual zipper closure on side •Interior Dimensions: • Length: 80" • Width: 31"