MT Army Military Modular Sleeping Bags System, Multi Layered with Bivy Cover for All Season, Woodland/Multicam

I initially purchased one of these modular sleeping bags in woodland camo. I have an HQ brand modular sleeping bag that is over 8 years old and still going strong. In comparison to the HQ the first thing you notice is that these MT brand modular bags are larger in size ( see product photos ) so if you are budding out solo, I would suggest an A.L.I.C.E. or aluminum framed backpack to support the bag. That said a creative way of packing would be to put some of your gear and provisions inside the modular bag prior to rolling up, depending on the gear of your choice.So in comparison to size, if that is an issue then you may want to find a more compact modular bag HOWEVER!I enjoy the larger size because if you find yourself claustrophobic in mummy style bags and or are a larger person, these MT modular bags are exactly what you need. The MT bag is spacious and full of leg room.As for the temperature ratings this is what makes a modular bag the most versatile bag. There are several combinations you can choose depending on the weather, if it is below 32' F I am confident a person could sleep under the stars using all 3 bags. There is also the combination of just using either the green middleweight bag with or without the rain fly outer shell. or the black heavyweight bag with or without the rain fly and simply just using the rain fly solo in hot summer or rainforest situations. Choose any combination thereafter.As for the water resistance, compared to other nylon fabrics that are silky / shiny in appearance, the rain fly on these are a softer matte fabric but still shell water...I could go on and on about this bag, the zippers are strong and buttons snap very well.The bag is super hot and warm and retains heat very well, there is padding for the headrest and a velcro patch for full coverage over the head once inside..My only gripe is the larger size when rolled up, but the trade off is a much more down filled warmer bag with more leg room inside.I purchased 3 more after the initial one so that alone should say something, I am very rough on my gear and these are holding up nicely..

I haven't slept the night and yet but went outside and tested it. It is so warm! I was in pajamas and crawled inside and got too hot once the bivy was on. It's winter where I'm at right now, and according to Google it was 35°. This is not the same as the genuine military one that I used to have. I was very sad when I lost it and my dad who gave it to me recommended I buy this one. I could not be happier! I can't wait to take it on adventures. Yes it is heavy, but that weight is worth it for me. Knowing that I have multiple sleep options for any environment, that I will stay dry and warm and comfortable is worth hauling it around. We also did a water test with some bottled water pouring over it while I was inside and I noticed no leaks. I also love the fact that there is a cinch cord for the bivy that you can reach inside of it to make sure that nothing will get in. The only thing that I dislike about it, which is more of a nitpick than anything, is how long it takes to roll back up. It's actually a good thing that it takes so long for the air to get out, it means that it's well sealed and it's probably not going anywhere anytime soon. But it could be a pain in the butt if you had to pack up camp quick. But I'm sure my dad knows a trick or two to make the process quicker. Also, I'm 6 ft and there's room enough for me and probably my dog in there. There's definitely enough room to slip a sleeping pad in between the bivy and the sleeping bag so that it doesn't roll out from under you in the middle of the night. One thing I would recommend, buy a reusable dehumidifier pack. I used one in my old one to take care of any condensation that might have built up from breathing in the night. Don't know about this one but it was a very slight occasional problem with my old one. They're cheap and definitely worth throwing in the bottom of your bivy sack so that it can help dry it out. If you value being comfortable and know that a good night's sleep helps you get further on the trail the next day this is definitely worth every penny.

Coming from nearly 10-years of Army service, this bag is very good quality, not top notch but very good overall. No issues to date, used It for an elk hunting trip in sun freezing temperatures and It kept me plenty warm all week. Temperatures dropped into teens (10-20 degrees) and no issues.

It’s really good quality and very warm. If you want to use it out of a vehicle, this would work wonderfully. But if you were to cram this into a backpack, you might not get much else in your bag. It’s seriously the size of a large human torso while packed up.Great for use in all climates, large bag you can fit probably 1.5 to 2 people in one of these but it’s definitely not a sleeping bag for pack packing. Unless you get really good at compacting it to a normal size4/5 because it’s gargantuan

Took this camping for 4 days. Everyone thought I was an idiot, they were terrified I'd die in the cold, and virtually no one else was camping. This bag made the difference. I would say it was a good 70-80 degrees in the bag (did not use the bivy). All I had on was long johns. No socks, no extra top, no hat....just long johns. As you can see by the pictures, it got very cold that night. Ice had formed inside my tent, ice formed on my Kestrel. But i slept great. I used a small blow up sleep pad, to keep me off the ground. That combined with the thickness of the 2 bags was quite comfortable. The tent I used was only a 3 season tent that had only the inner bug screen and the outer rain fly. I've already recommended this tent to about 20 people.I only have one VERY MINOR gripe. The coords used on the zippers were made with the most flimsy, soft fabric imaginable and they get caught in the zipper very easily...and they tear and fall apart. This did not effect my opinion of the sleep system in the slightest and I will swap them out with 550 coord soon. But you'd think for 250, they'd have better on the zippers. Still 10 out 5 in my book. Buy it. If you do any outdoor camping at all...buy it