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 NWOT USMC US Military Surplus GoreTex Sleeping Bag Bivy Cover Camping Fish Trek $45.00 Time Remaining: 8h 8m |
 MODULAR SLEEP SYSTEM 4PC US MILITARY SURPLUS EXCELLENT CONDITION 40 DEGREES $99.99 Time Remaining: 6d 3h 53m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 Genuine Military USGI Goretex Woodland Bivy Sleeping Bag Cover Sack $25.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 8h 54m |
 Genuine USGI Modular Sleep System ECW 30 Military Sleeping Bag Complete $58.00 (26 Bids) Time Remaining: 10h 39m |
 NEW ACU 5 Part RFI Modular Sleep System IMSS SLEEPING BAG GENUINE ARMY ISSUE GI $171.11 Time Remaining: 22d 21h Buy It Now for only: $171.11 |
 10f USMC MILITARY MODULAR INTERMEDIATE BLACK SLEEPING BAG WITH COMPRESSION SACK $30.53 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 16h 19m |
 Patrol Bag for the MSS Sleep System $8.95 Time Remaining: 16h 46m |
 Gore Tex Bivy Sleeping Bag Cover Bivey Goretex VG to EXC USGI US Military Issue $34.95 Time Remaining: 15d 9h Buy It Now for only: $34.95 |
 USMC US Army Sleeping Bag Modular Sleep System 4 piece with Goretex Bivy sack $75.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 17h 36m |
 USGI USMC US Army Green Patrol Sleeping Bag Component of Modular Sleep System $28.95 Time Remaining: 17h 38m Buy It Now for only: $36.95 |
 NEW ACU Green Stuff Sack Compression LARGE for Modular Sleeping Bag US Military $9.50 Time Remaining: 10d 10h 25m Buy It Now for only: $9.50 |
 US ARMY Extreme cold sleeping bag $60.00 Time Remaining: 19h 14m |
 Insect Mosquito Net Bar US Military Army and USMC cover cot or sleeping bag $6.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 9h 34m |
 NEW US Military GORETEX 30 MODULAR SLEEP SYSTEM 4 Piece SLEEPING BAG NEW $123.90 Time Remaining: 6d 12h 3m Buy It Now for only: $123.90 |
 Insect Mosquito Net Bar US Military Army and USMC cover cot or sleeping bag $2.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 9h 35m |
 Genuine USGI Modular Sleep System ECW 30 Military Sleeping Bag Complete $45.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 9h 36m |
 ACU Green Stuff Sack Compression SMALL for Modular Sleeping Bag US Military $7.00 Time Remaining: 14d 9h 15m Buy It Now for only: $7.00 |
 PATROL SLEEPING BAG LIGHT WEIGHT 3LBS OLIVE COLOR $27.95 Time Remaining: 1d 13h 23m |
 GI GOR TEX SLEEPING BAG BIVY COVER EUC ARMY USMC CAMP TREK HUNT OUTDOORS $35.00 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 47m |
 USGI Army 40 MODULAR SLEEP SYSTEM SLEEPING BAG 4 Pc w GORETEX BIVY NEW $118.90 Time Remaining: 6d 12h 4m Buy It Now for only: $118.90 |
 Genuine US Military Complete Modular Sleep System Sleeping Bag $56.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 17h 1m |
 USMC US Army Sleeping Bag Modular Sleep System 4 piece with Goretex Bivy sack $75.00 Time Remaining: 1d 17h 47m Buy It Now for only: $119.95 |
 MODULAR PATROL SLEEPING BAG GREEN GOOD TO ABOUT 40 DEGREES OUTSTANDING CONDITION $14.99 Time Remaining: 18d 12h 31m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 USGI USMC US Army Green Patrol Sleeping Bag Component of Modular Sleep System $28.95 Time Remaining: 1d 17h 48m Buy It Now for only: $36.95 |
 Gore Tex Bivy Sleeping Bag Cover Woodland Camo Military Surplus Used E19 $29.00 Time Remaining: 1d 18h 4m |
 Military Surplus Waterproof Sleeping Bag Cover Bivy Sack $19.49 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 19h 5m |
 NEW ACU Green Stuff Sack Compression SMALL for Modular Sleeping Bag US Military $8.50 Time Remaining: 10d 10h 27m Buy It Now for only: $8.50 |
 ACU SLEEP SYSTEM FOLIAGE GREEN 3 PIECE SLEEPING BAG SET US ISSUE NICE $51.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 4h 55m |
 Military Modular Sleeping Bag Intermediate Cold w Compression Stuff Sack $25.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 6h 44m |
 Military 4 Part Modular Sleep System Sleeping Bag Camping Hunting Surplus Fishin $99.99 Time Remaining: 17d 17h 13m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 M 1945 Mountian Sleeping Bag Cover US ARMY ISSUE Vietnam Era Dated 66 67NEW $16.99 Time Remaining: 2d 8h 9m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 Sleeping Bag Straps Spaghetti Straps New $9.95 Time Remaining: 2d 9h 46m |
 US MILITARY ISSUE GORTEX BIVY SLEEPING BAG COVER EXCELLENT CONDITION $36.99 Time Remaining: 4d 9h 47m Buy It Now for only: $36.99 |
 USMC US Army Sleeping Bag Modular Sleep System 4 piece with Goretex Bivy sack $75.00 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 47m Buy It Now for only: $119.95 |
 USGI USMC US Army Green Patrol Sleeping Bag Component of Modular Sleep System $28.95 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 52m Buy It Now for only: $36.95 |
 Military Surplus Insect Netting Mosquito Net Cot Netting Hunting Blind NEW $14.77 Time Remaining: 8d 17h 39m Buy It Now for only: $14.77 |
 5pc Digital Camouflage Modular Sleeping System 194th CSSB Mummy Bag Backpack NR $47.00 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 17h 1m |
 GENUINE US MILITARY ISSUE MODULAR SLEEPING BAG SYSTEM $99.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 18h 1m |
 Gore Tex Bivy Sleeping Bag Cover Bivey Goretex VG Genuine US Military Issue $21.95 Time Remaining: 26d 9h 18m Buy It Now for only: $21.95 |
 Genuine USGI Modular Sleep System ECW 30 Military Sleeping Bag Complete $57.00 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 18h 34m |
 NEW ACU 5 Part RFI Modular Sleep System IMSS SLEEPING BAG GENUINE ARMY ISSUE $152.50 (32 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 20h 44m |
 US Military GORETEX BIVY 30 MODULAR SLEEPING BAG SLEEP SYSTEM MSS 4 Piece NICE $99.85 Time Remaining: 6d 10h 39m Buy It Now for only: $99.85 |
 Stuff Sack sleeping bag cover $25.00 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 13m |
 Insect Mosquito Net Bar US Military Army and USMC cover cot or sleeping bag $2.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 9h 34m |
 US Military GORE TEX SLEEPING BAG BIVY COVER Woodland Camo EXC $37.99 Time Remaining: 21d 10h 42m Buy It Now for only: $37.99 |
 USGI Military Intermediate Modular Sleeping Bag W0W $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 13h 2m |
 2 TWO Patrol Sleeping Bags Green Good Condition USED ARMY MILITARY NAVY $46.98 Time Remaining: 3d 14h 25m Buy It Now for only: $54.98 |
 USMC US Army Sleeping Bag Modular Sleep System 4 piece with Goretex Bivy sack $119.95 Time Remaining: 7d 14h 5m Buy It Now for only: $119.95 |
 3 THREE Patrol Sleeping Bags Green Good Condition USED ARMY MILITARY NAVY $69.98 Time Remaining: 3d 14h 25m Buy It Now for only: $76.98 |
 USMC US Army Sleeping Bag Modular Sleep System 4 piece with Goretex Bivy sack $75.00 Time Remaining: 3d 16h 58m Buy It Now for only: $119.95 |
 USGI USMC US Army Green Patrol Sleeping Bag Component of Modular Sleep System $28.95 Time Remaining: 3d 17h Buy It Now for only: $36.95 |
 Specialty Defense SDS MOLLE II Sleep System Carrier Pouch Bag woodland camo $26.00 Time Remaining: 28d 19h 28m Buy It Now for only: $26.00 |
 USGI Issue Patrol Modular Green Sleeping Bag WOW $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 17h 2m |
 Genuine USGI Modular Sleep System ECW 30 Military Sleeping Bag Complete $61.00 (21 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 18h 24m |
 US Military Modular Sleep System 4 piece Sleeping Bag $230.00 Time Remaining: 29d 9h 31m Buy It Now for only: $230.00 |
 ICW MODULAR SLEEP SYSTEM3 PCBLK SLEEPING BAGGREEN PATROL BAGSTUFF SACK USED $18.90 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 9h 57m |
 Gore Tex Bivy Sleeping Bag Cover Woodland Camo Military Surplus Used B22 $25.00 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 47m |
 US Military Compression Stuff Sack 9 Strap For Sleeping Bags Excellent Shape $19.95 Time Remaining: 21d 14h 30m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 |
 Genuine USGI Modular Sleep System ECW 30 Military Sleeping Bag Complete $51.00 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 17h 15m |
 USGI USMC US Army Green Patrol Sleeping Bag Component of Modular Sleep System $28.95 Time Remaining: 4d 17h 34m Buy It Now for only: $36.95 |
 Military Surplus ECWS sleeping bag system 3 pc Woodland Camo Great Condition $60.00 Time Remaining: 27d 10h 11m Buy It Now for only: $60.00 |
 USMC US Army Sleeping Bag Modular Sleep System 4 piece with Goretex Bivy sack $75.00 Time Remaining: 4d 17h 35m Buy It Now for only: $119.95 |
 Military Surplus ECWS sleeping bag system 4 pc Woodland Camo Great Condition $79.99 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 5m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 US Military 40 GORETEX MODULAR SLEEP SYSTEM MSS Woodland 4 Piece VERY GOOD $96.45 Time Remaining: 6d 10h 37m Buy It Now for only: $96.45 |
 SIERRA DESIGNS HIBERNATOR EPIC LONG SLEEPING BAG 6 6 LONG GOOD TO O DEGREES $89.95 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 52m |
 EXCELLENT US ARMY MODULAR SLEEPING BAG INTERMEDIATE COLD WEATHER BLACK $21.99 Time Remaining: 5d 13h 8m |
 US Military Light Weight Patrol Sleeping Bag 2 Pounds $34.99 Time Remaining: 21d 8h 31m Buy It Now for only: $34.99 |
 US MILITARY BIVY COVER MODULAR SLEEPING BAG ACU DIGITAL CAMO USGI $49.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5d 14h 1m |
 Gore Tex Bivy Sleeping Bag Cover Bivey Goretex VG to EXC USGI US Military Issue $14.99 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 31m |
 NEW Molle Sleep System Sleeping Bag Carrier Desert Camo DCU Pack Backpack Pouch $20.99 Time Remaining: 10d 9h 22m Buy It Now for only: $20.99 |
 GENUINE ARMY ISSUE GI 4 PIECE MODULAR SLEEPING BAG SYSTEM GOOD TO 30 Woodland $109.95 Time Remaining: 5d 16h 40m |
 USGI USMC US Army Green Patrol Sleeping Bag Component of Modular Sleep System $28.95 Time Remaining: 5d 16h 41m Buy It Now for only: $36.95 |
 USMC US ARMY COMPLETE 4 PART MODULAR SLEEP SYSTEM NEW $199.95 Time Remaining: 28d 17h 24m Buy It Now for only: $199.95 |
 Genuine USGI Modular Sleep System ECW 30 Military Sleeping Bag Complete $23.50 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 17h 54m |
 US ARMY SLEEP SYSTEM CARRIER BAG $15.00 Time Remaining: 6d 7h 48m |
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The Simple Technology of Sleeping Bags
Camping is a recreational outdoor activity undertaken by millions in the world. Camping may be done together with other outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, fishing, rafting, backpacking, or mountain climbing.
People usually go camping to find solace in the peace, quiet, beauty, and wonder of nature and get away from busy, noisy, chaotic, urban life. Typically, campers spend a night or two at a campsite. Recreational campers set campsites in national parks, publicly owned natural places, and privately owned campgrounds. More adventurous campers camp in wild, uncharted regions that are almost inaccessible-and sometimes restricted-to the public.
Since campers may spend several nights outdoors, they need to use something that can keep them warm when they sleep. They need something between the ground and themselves when they turn in. Since it is generally impractical to bring a bed, most campers bring a sleeping bag with them.
Sleeping bags are thick, protective "bags" for people to sleep in. In essence, sleeping bags are thick, closeable blankets. Sleeping bags provide warmth and insulation. Sleeping bags can also shield campers from wind, precipitation, ground temperature, and exposure from unwanted view.
A sleeping bag is simple in design. Typically, it is a square blanket that is fitted with a zipper, a set of buttons, or similar closing materials on one or both sides. This allows the sleeping bag to be folded in half and secure in this position. A person can then crawl inside the cavity. A normal sleeping bag is suitable for most camping needs; however, for more demanding requirements such as winter camping, thicker, and bigger bags, called mummy bags, are needed.
Placed between the fabrics that make up the outer shell of sleeping bags is insulation. That is what makes sleeping bags thick and warm. There are different insulating materials that are used for sleeping bags. Most outdoorsmen prefer a synthetic kind of insulation such as PrimaLoft. Synthetic insulation does not easily absorb water, dries quickly, and still provides warmth even if the bag is soaked and damp.
Another quality of synthetic insulation is that it is firm and resilient. That means the sleeping bag still insulates a person quite well even if it is underneath a person's weight.
The disadvantage of synthetic-insulated sleeping bags is that they cannot be compressed easily. That means they are much harder to roll up for stowage and takes up more space in a campers pack when it is not being used.
Commonly paired with sleeping bags are bivouac sacks. These are waterproof covers for sleeping bags. The tandem can be used in place of a tent, especially if the campers are packing light. Sleeping bags and bivouac sacks can also be used as backup gear during foul weather.
For even more comfort, many campers carry sleeping pads along with sleeping bags. Sleeping pads are placed underneath sleeping bags in order to have cushion, which gives campers a more comfortable rest. Alternately they can opt to use air mattresses which can be inflated and deflated.
Sleeping bags are a must for every camper. Never go camping without one.
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