BEST Sleeping Bag Options | Sleeping Out Safely in Winter | Bushcraft Gear
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- A sleeping bag is a great addition to your Bushcraft Gear.
What is the BEST Sleeping Bag Option for you to Sleep Out Safely in Winter? I take a look at three options from a military surplus store. PLUS I share with you the secrets of my winter routine to help you stay warm at night.
00:00 BEST Sleeping Bag Options | Sleeping Out Safely in Winter | Bushcraft Gear
02:36 Snugpak Jungle bag
07:24 Helikon lightweight bag
13:40 British Artic Military Sleeping Bag
15:20 My winter routine.
Where to get your hands on them:
Snugpack Jungle Bag: geni.us/tzE8Z
Canoe bags: geni.us/GjIjOi
Goretex bivvy bag: geni.us/BbBMau
British Army Arctic Sleeping Bag: geni.us/1fF2Bno
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I used a US Army surplus 3 bag MSS during the dead of winter in Montana as my sole shelter for over a month. I had an insulated mat to get me off the ground and the Gortex bivy bag repelled the snow. Stayed warm down to -2 F. My cat slept in the footbox. She averaged killing 2-3 squirrels and 4 grouse a week for our food supply. Nature gave her much better hunting skills than me. I’m a better cook though😀
Have you got any kittens for sale????
That was the most complete explanation of how to have a successful nights sleep I’ve ever seen! Thank you for going into such detail
Here here!! From Minnesota state USA.
I always find it hilarious going back and forth between videos from ultralight backpacking and bushcraft 🤣
Down bags are great in cold dry climates but in uk once wet are useless. I still have my British sleeping system great value when compared to Carinthia system.
Is the British sleep system practical for hiking and lightweight camping? I’m guessing it’s too bulky and heavy.
Being an incomplete paraplegic warmth is essential. In winter iprefer sleeping in a hammock system like the Blackbird xxl with mumbo-jumbo tarp and a snug pack under quilt and snug pack jungle blanket not the bag. Temp is going to be
If youre not tactical anymore, only fools get cold....🤣that was gold!
Recently discovered your channel and the content is fantastic. Former US Marine here so I always seeing stuff from Marine brethren and your knowledge and experience really shine through in your presentations. Be well brother, Semper Fi, and Per Mare, Per Terram.
I spent a brutal Winter in an 8 Ft. Trailer that was a literal ice box, and the only thing that saved me from freezing to death at night was my U.S. Arctic mummy bag. even in below zero F, I would have to let the heat out often. AMAZING BAG! Best bag I ever had.
Some great tips for this former Aussie soldier. Coldest I can be sure of was -5C, not exactly arctic conditions but then we didn't have that level of gear. So true about stripping off in the really cold weather, providing you have the bag for it. It's winter here now and I am conducting cold weather sleep system testing (in the backyard) and will implement some of your admin routine tips next test. Love your work.
Great explanation, as everyone in the comments has said.
One tip is a thin cotton 'sleeping bag liner' that fits inside all the sleeping bags; it catches the bulk of the dirt and sweat - keeping your sleep system cleaner inside - and can be washed as much as you like. You reduce the amount of times you have to wash the actual bags themselves and reduce the amount of 'damage' you do to their lofting abilities. You'll be keeping your sleeping bag(s) warmer for a bit longer. They can usually be picked up for around £10 UK pounds and 'adapted' to connect to your sleep system if they don't already.
I went with a surplus Dutch system of: a winter bag, Goretex outer and the previously mentioned bag liner that all connects together with studs/straps, fits in a compression or canoe bag and looks similar to your British setup in many ways. A bit heavy, but very warm, waterproof and a mere fraction of the price of off-the-shelf sleep systems.
Keep up the great and varied content, Nick.
My Mom always had us use a flannel sheet! It acts as a baffle about the neck too, to keep the heat in. I have a silk one that works well too. More slippy in most bags other than a flannel sheet.
I have a silk one. It makes it much easier for me to toss and turn, which I do a lot
Once again a thoroughly indepth run down of something we all need to know and thought we did know, excellent stuff....
I’m biased but, the Canadian military has an excellent system. A fleece liner, 2x sleeping bags (1x inner, 1x outer) and a Gor Tex bevy bag. I slept warm in -55 Celsius winter conditions. Hands down the best system.
Heavy? Yes it is. If it’s winter, you hump what you need. You can break it down for warmer summer/fall and spring months.
Brand new this system costs over $1000.00 CAD. Worth every dime.
Being from across the pond, I love the poncho liner. Used with the poncho, affectionately known as the Ranger Roll, works really well. I’ve used two sets of those folded opposite each other down to freezing temperatures. At the time we weren’t issued casualty blankets. I would like to try adding that to the combo sometime to see how much warmth that adds to the scenario. However, those combo sleeping bag systems are great if you can access them after you left them in the back of the Deuce or 5 ton. High speed, low drag!
Hello Nick. I have to say, I really look forward to seeing your new videos when they come out. The information you provide is faultless for the UK environment, thank you. Your reasoning on a matter is always, well-considered, and backed up by your military experience. You are growing a great channel here, keep it up, please?
Thank you for the clear explanations! I’m an older backpacker, going lite weight, for my knees, not ultra. I went for sleep comfort.. this helped me realize I’d made good choices.
I’m really glad your channel showed up on my recommended list. So far lots of stuff I have used and taught over the decades as well as things I had never heared of but they fit in with the way I do things in my little bubble.
When I was in the Canadian military they had a two bag system (inner and outer) a hood, and a Flannel liner. All of this was contained in a Valise bag with a para-cord (sort off?) compression system. Summer you used a single bag, and liner. Winter: outdoors was double bag, liner and hood, indoors was single bag and liner. No matter whether it was British Army 58 pattern sleeping bag, Canadian Military bag or a civilian bag there was no way I could stay zipped up in it longer than 5 minutes, zip went down and I went to sleep. My uniform was laid down the sides of my bag, and in Canadian winter my boots went into a plastic bag on the bottom of my sleeping bag.
Excellent video! I use the MMSS when I camp. I find the multiple bag system is effective a capturing my body heat overnight. And I don't ever underestimate the importance of clean, dry wool socks. Rock on!
Nick, thanks for explaining the ins and outs of the very equipment I have been pondering. Your explanations and descriptions have been really helpful, please keep them coming, thank you so much.
Another informative video Nick. I currently use the DD Jura 2 sleeping bag but I'm looking at the military modular system, purely to save some weight/volume as I use the gear for Bikepacking, not Backpacking. Weight is less of an issue, but increased packed volume is a pain.
Enjoyed seeing Tilly the well chilled pooch too.
Had all sorts of bother with sleeping systems over the past year. On my last wander I went back to using an old ex army arctic bag, sorted.
Your explanation and methods of use are excellent and I finally know that I am using the correct kit.
Much pleasure in subscribing.
I've used the Snugpak Jungle bag for 2 seasons now and I absolutely luv it. I supplement it with a nato cotton sleeping bag liner and a fleece blanket when needed. I don't bother with the stuff sack, I just jam it all into the bottom of my pack, first in, last out.
Lots of great tips. Thank you 🙏 Definitely cool weather camping now here in Quebec and winter is around the corner. This summer I used just a silk liner bag on warm nights, mostly as protection from bugs.
spent five months winter 2019/2020 in a british arctic sleeping bag, no fire, and it was absolutely brilliant.
This video provided me with some professional tips that will help me keep warm on northern Ontario hunting trips … especially acknowledging the importance of sufficient sleeping system loft in cold night situations.
Thank you!
For Australian conditions for me a lightweight 4 season approach is USGI Gortex bivi bag , USGI poncho liner, Sea to summit reactor sleeping bag liner, and Costo down throw. In morning throw out on a line to air, light weight and to easy to launder. Add and remove layers to suit season. Last long spell in a sleeping bag got kinda funky. love the vids.
I'm a retired decorated combat vet who really enjoys and apprecite you sharing your experiences with with us. Keep up the good work!!
Quality and informative video. Thanks and keep then coming!
I bought the lightweight British bag new at a bike rally as an emergency replacement and was instantly sold on it. Once home I bought the middleweight to go with it and have since found the cotton liners that tie inside the lightweight bag. Best system I've used
So much great advise in this video! Thank you very much!
Always used an Arctic Bag. I also have a DD Jura 2 bag. Just a copy of the Arctic bag but with a foot box. I'm spending two night's next month in Northumberland one night in the Bothy and then in my Hammock. Can't wait!! Always try to sleep in my birthday suit 😆. Story: My mate and I along with someone else spent a night at Green Bothy Northumberland. It was a freezing November night but we both had our Arctic bags...But the other guy who in his wisdom thought to save money and weight decided to buy a B&M £9.99 special 🥶🥶🥶 Needless to say I was very warm indeed and slept like a baby 😴😴😴
I truly appreciate your attention to the big and small details.
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Hi Nick, great instruction! I use the British army Arctic bags, excellent sleeping bags in dead of winter combined with gortex bivvie bag is the perfect pairing. I do use a cotton bag liner also , helps to keep main bag clean and adds an extra bit of warmth. Keep up the brilliant work.
Stay strong and safe with the natural beauty of mother nature .
Always watch Nick, your sleep is as important as what you do during the day to reset your mind and body. Weight of sleeping systems is irrelevant in my mind. Must be as comfortable as possible. 👍👍
Thanks for another great video Nick.
Last Wednesday I followed your link and purchased the British Army Artic sleeping bag. It arrived today (Monday, 1 day early).
The quality is impressive and it seems to be a lot better than what I was given when in the RAF in the late 70's.
Great info, thanks! I use the USGI sleep system and Snugpak products.
Good informative film ,keep them coming!! Thank you
Excellent as always, thank you.
I love your videos mate, really entertaining (especially seeing Tilly putter around) and informative. I think for the money the military surplus bags can't be beat and it's interesting seeing different countries approaches to sleeping systems. Keep up the good work!
Some great info and tips from experience there. Many thanks.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge is a big help
Brilliant advice! Thanks a lot. Great advice to prepare me for a winter camp. I always thought the sleep naked idea was nonsense but it makes sense how you explain it. I will test it out next time! Cheers for the video
Thanks for the great information it explains why I get cold I’ve learned so much
Brilliant vid, mate! Cheers
Nick, I love a bit of well explained science, and as you say anyone can be uncomfortable. I've never been in the situations you have but I'm willing to learn from someone who has and most likely learnt the hard way. An excellent video on keeping your core temperature up which I wouldn't have considered. I usually just add layers. Thanks for posting it.
Brilliant explanation , straight to the point and very informative
great info and tips thank you!
Excellent video, love the professional military advice, really makes sense. Thanks 👍
This is gold
Thank you very much for the extremely useful information .
Great tips all around!
Always entertaining and extremely informative. Thank you very much... excellent..)
So glad I watched this video. I went out for my first camp, wore thermals in my sleeping bag and was slightly cold. Will try sleeping naked with thermals on standby and trust in my sleeping bag 🤞Thank you!
Helped alot with my decision on my sleep system, again very grateful for the vids. Keep it up pls.
Great video! I have seen many about the sleep systems like you showed but this one was better! You explained how to use and how you use it and not just describing the bags. Well thought out and informative!! Thank you from across the pond in midwest US!!
Many thanks, that was an amazing level of detail with so much really useful information. 👍
Fantastic great information learned a lot thankyou
What a great video!!!! Loved it!
Very informative, thanks. I had never considered getting naked to stay warm and have previously just added more layers.
Really enjoying your videos. Good clear explanations. As for sleeping systems, I have 2 sleeping bags. First for the warmer nights is the good old snugpack. and for colder nights my British army sleeping bag. I use both with, as required, a goretex bivi bag and a cotton sleeping bag liner. I've slept in combinations of just the liner right through to the liner inside the snugpack, inside the army doss bag, inside the bivi bag(It was a very very cold night). FYI, as a sleeping mat I use an old Bundeswehr folding mat. It's pretty thin, but it does keep you off the wet ground. It slips nicely into the backpack taking up little room
I am a middle aged lady and am hoping to do some bike camping, and I found this really useful - SO clear and well thought out, and without any unnecessary information that just takes up time in the video. Much better than many other videos I've seen. I guess you have to think like that to survive in the military.
Very good video Nick. This is probably the best explanation of the military sleep system, and the best way to use it. Cheers from Canada!
Thanks nick! Happy Sunday morning from the U.S. Well done.
Great informative video, thank you! I’ve just bought myself the multi-bag sleep system, we didn’t have those back in the day but the arctic bags are brilliant! Best I go look for one 😉
Great stuff, thanks.
Excellent content. Well presented. Thank you.
Great video Nick. I have all of those sleep systems. The MSS is a great system that served me well during my military service and will go inside my bugout bag with my military Litefighter tent. For everyday camping and backpacking in the fall and winter I recently picked up the Big Agnes Sidewinder sleeping bag and the Big Agnes Q-Core SLX insulated air mattress because I am a side sleeper. This system was recommended by a CZcams backpacker that I follow but I haven't had a chance to use it yet.
Solid tips for cold climates! Thanks for having Tilly in your video!
Great tips on the routine of getting in and out of the bag, thanks for that
all your vid drops make my day 🤙
I use a NorthFace One Bag for all 4 season camping - benefits of Down and synthetic (-10C upwards, although NF says it goes lower). It has three components that you can use as and when you need. I shove a silk sleeping bag liner in it, as needed - extra insulation and dirt mitigation. In warmer climes, just a silk sleeping bag liner. if you sleep with your tights or long johns on, then rub them a bit before you get in the bag, so the your body doesn't have to have to warm up that cooler air that you've brought in. Another excellent demonstration with real world applicability, Nick. Thank you. Wearing my poppy with pride.
Good to know... Cheers
Spot on!
I've got a Carinthia Defence 4 and Snugpak Stratosphere. Could do with a lighter bag for next summer but I think those will be decent enough this winter 👍
Defense 1 is very good
A great presentation, thanks for that.
I learning, so not using any system at present - but found your video extremely useful thank you 🙏🏻💜
Nice to hear the “get naked and let the sleeping bag work” theory. I have always thought this and its good to get confirmation. I am so much warmer the less i wear in my down bag, up here in Scotland. Love the channel. Thankyou. Please keep up the good work. Cheers. Gus
Thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you for an excellent video.
I have tried many bags since the late 80’s and always go back to my issue arctic bag. Like the centre zip style and it’s a reliable faithfully bag for a good nights sleep.
I love my arctic bag. I've used it for years and never had a cold night in it. The only thing I find annoying is that the drawstring cinch always seems to end up on my face, no matter how I lie in the bag. It's worth it though.
love it my 12 yr old daughter who grew doing this watched with me, main thing she noticed was you use same coffee sachets we do. we do some real old school stuff using wool blankets in bed rolls during summer. but also have the modular system along with others, even still use my issued to me 58 bag, but we carry ours in snakeskins outside bergen.
Great information video. When I was military we had a synthetic bag and a down cold weather bag no Gore-Tex bivy bag those would have been great. Thanks for the experience of your service. Have fun stay safe.
Great detailed video mate, I still use my Arctic dossbag and gortex bivvy for wildcamping, I find that when it's tested in cold climates such as the Falklands, and the heat of Oman and they are durable, rugged, you can't go wrong, great content buddy 👍👍
I use the 58 pattern sleeping bag, - absolutely agree it's heavier than a synthetic bag, but it has so many benefits.
the waterproof bottom liner that can just roll straight out, the bag being built in as a hood makes it much easier to "build" a pillow from clothes. that are outside the main hood.
they are incredibly warm (down filled)
I got my first (medium size) one, when I was about 8, it had been used (it had a name written in black marker on it.) I used it all through cubs, scouts, then camping as an adult (wild camping in the woods.) finally 30 ish years later I upgraded to the large size one. (never used) because I'm too tall for the medium, now my nephew has it and is using it for his cub camps etc...
They cost about £40, there aren't many 4 seasons down filled sleeping bags that'll out last a squaddie and still be useful many decades later at that price point.
Great info thanks
brilliant video! and perfectly timed as im looking for a new winter sleeping bag, and may just go with surplus one for the first time! thanks for the video!!!!
Great explanation and advice 👍 A good, comfortable night's sleep is a real boost
Great tips , great kit ,
Fantastic video again really enjoyed it, love hearing how your x military guys do things , love your dog ,thanks for sharing mate 👍
fascinating and so educational
I bought 2 Wiggy's sleeping bags. They weigh 4 lbs each and are rated for zero degrees and have lamilite insulation, real heavy duty zippers. I use them with a military bivvy sack and reflective pad. They work very, very, very well and are worth the price, I consider them to be a very good investment. Much better than a goose down bag and about the same i weight. And you can wash them in a machine.
The jungle bag you showed looks like a good choice for the Louisiana swamps. Again , I enjoyed the video, well done. Hand salute from a Vet.
Another fantastic and informative vid!! I managed to get my hands on an old duck down mil gonk bag while in, (The one that looks like a hoodie, with a mid way zip and reinforced back, that rolls into a hood-like bag) and still rock it from time to time! But as it compacts so much when packed (Even in a stuff sack) you have to get it out 30+mins before bed, give it a good shake to loosen everything up, and let it breath!!! One solid warm nights sleep! See ya in the next vlog! 😉
You’ve definitely sold me on the British Army Gortex Bivvi and Artic Sleeping Bag combo tbh.
Great film and explanation on the sleep systems. The military ones have moved on leaps and bounds from where I was a Cold War Warrior with the old 58' Down bags that were heavy and lost all insulation capabilities the second they got wet. No hot weather bags or gore-tex bivi bags in my day.
I have gone through so many bags to find that perfect system it's unbelievable. I use in cold weather the classic Buffalo Mountain shirt and trousers and took the leap to then purchase there sleeping bags which are made out the same pile fleece and pertex outer as the shirts. Bomb proof bit of kit and combined with a surplus bivi bag you can't go wrong. Yes it is heavy, no it does not compress down, but it keeps its insulative capabilities when wet. These bags are easily field repairable and are also modular with an extra pile inner and a separate pertex liner to add extra windproof ability and to keep it clean. Got to be good as Buffalo supplies a blanket to mountain rescue teams for casualty evacuation of patients off the hills.
This is my cold weather kit that I would use when going to anywhere that has snow here in Australia I also use the snugpak jungle bag in my hammock in the tropical parts of Queensland and the Aussie summer which we are now moving into.
Keep up the good work.
Swampy.
Yup 👍 I’m with you pal. Buffalo clothing and sleep system for wet/winter conditions. So summer in the U.K. is included 👍🏴
I’m 2 minutes in and ol mate is already telling people to get their shit in check 😂 love ya work mate!!!
Thank You SO much for the in-depth rundown, I really appreciate it!!
I have a son that was in the Air Force, but he just thinks I'm nuts to want to learn everything I am at my age (60s), when he doesn't see a need for me to be sleeping outside. I subscribed with the very first one of your videos I found last night, and have watched several since then. Thanks for being willing to teach, and for having the ability to do so!!
Right! I now know what I need to go and bivvy one night. Thanks, very clear.
Nice show and tell there Nick a this video is right on time for winter 🥶 coming around 👍👌✌️🇺🇸
Great tips
Great parachute set up I’ll b using my ripped up one to make sleeping bag liner & lightweight stuff sacks
I use the tan snug pack jungle bag & my old US Army issued sleep system. Very close to the exact systems you have & explained. I live in Arizona, so we definitely get hot & cold. Awesome video, much love from the other side of the pond.