The German Army Sleeping Bag

Review of the West German Army sleeping bag, mult-use Bivvy Bag. The sleeping bag is water proof and converts into a jacket or coat
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[@thebigfellar7178]

In today's time we call that set-up insulated coverall's , You know a lot of times hunters and explorers slept just in what they were wearing . I think a lot of people have forgotten that little fact. They didn't carry tents and sleeping bags and a million items , just raw basics They built their temporary shelters and used the animals they killed for food ,shelter ,and a paycheck. Most trappers didn't even have a gun , most people didn't have guns . Why ? They couldn't afford them. Much less the bullets and powder. Almost everyone carried a tomahawk or big butcher knife. From there they made spears and bows . Others used their farming equipment as weapons pitchforks ,cycles ,corn knives etc. Peace.

[@torsten4757]

I have this Bag for allmost 30 Years now, as a Teenager I slept in it after many Party´s with Friends. Today I have still this Bag. OK, its heavy, old... BUT, full of good Memories! Greetings from Germany

[@verysurvival]

Thanks for the info!

[@johnsmith-zv1lo]

it was my bag of choice for countless forest parties, the raincoat part wore off after 10years.. i still have it almost gave it for free away yesterday, now this is in my recommended youtube...

[@shaunwild8797]

I've owned one of those for 13 years. A lot of people mistakenly call them German sniper sleeping bags. I have also heard them referred to as German tank crew sleeping bags which seems more realistic. They're not very warm once the weather starts to get a bit cold. Nice vid buddy.

[@verysurvival]

mine is all one piece, i've seen two piece ones when I researced this vid,

[@shaunwild8797]

@@verysurvival My one is also a one piece. Ok for summer camping but come the winter I will have to buy a Panzer tank. lol.

[@simonh6371]

Back in the early 90s, which is when I bought one, they were known as reconnaissance sleeping bags which also makes sense. I agree that they're not the warmest, they have a diamond pattern stitching which obviously creates a lot of places where body heat can escape and cold can enter. I slept outside in it in Summer / Autumn on exercise in Germany, I was in the British Army but liked German kit which I could get cheap over there.

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Dave, you, my friend come up with some of the most unusual surplus gear on the tube...very cool...woods

[@crouchingtadpole5158]

Used to love these in the late 80's, number one swap with the Bundeswehr only as a summer bag. The British army bag was the weapon of choice on Osnabrück training area. Also I dont remember the heavy wheezing it seems to engender but I suspect I would be having a cornerary trying to be that bendy these days to!

[@verysurvival]

Mate the microphone is too close it picks up all my heavy breathing. It used to be a lot easier to bend my knees too

[@steezydan8543]

Last bit of kit I've been able to buy was a belgian jigsaw rain coat + pants from Varusteleka. Here in Canada we barely have any European surplus and, to be honest, most of the stuff we get in the surplus stores are less than 30 years old or repros of WW2 stuff. Anyways, that bivvy bag looks astounding. Always fun getting gear that just works.

[@kirkveesaert9595]

Terrific ! For some reason it reminds me of those heavy duty overall outfits that were used to rescue miners trapped way below the planet. Makes so much sense ! Neat review ! 😀

[@flatmoon6359]

There used to be a version with 2 separate legs,used it on stag on rebro stations in B.A.O.R. in 80's.German winters on top of a hill were very cold. Getting in and out of a sleeping bag was noisy and cumbersome when checking genny and you got cold again. Perfect answer. Sargent -Majors thought you could live in combats and woolly pully in -5c temperature.

[@verysurvival]

Two legs 🦵 great 👍

[@brianpickering5001]

I bought one years ago, and it was brilliant. Warm and dry all the time.

[@axelsprangare2579]

Bloody brilliant mate! Definitely buying that.

[@sandorendress8763]

Hallo, vielen Dank für das Video. Cool gemacht. Selbst bei uns in Deutschland kein eines Video zu finden. Habe auch einen BW SB in Topp Zustand. Von 1976. Natürlich kein Ultralight aber wer hat einen ul Schlafsack der nach knapp 40 Jahren noch seinen Dienst verrichtet. Hat mich sehr gefreut und nette Grüße aus Good old Germany.

[@cthulhu6697]

@Humble Trekker That is a cool piece of kit which I hadn't even heard of until this video. It's better than a U.S. Army Ranger roll, which is just enough to keep you from freezing to death while being uncomfortable as hell. I currently use a pop-up, hooped Bivvy ( comes in a compression sack to fit better in ruck ) and carry a couple of wool blankets. My 'padding" is a couple of heavy duty, large contractor bags that I stuff with dead leaves and pine straw ( ever abundant on the ground in the woods ) on top of which I lay a vinyl shower curtain liner, put my bivvy atop that, cover up with the blankets, put my chest rig and pistol belt near my feet, cradle my AK ( I also use paracord to secure a tarp above the bivvy for a rain fly ) and that takes up the entire bottom 3rd of my U.S. GI MOLLE 2 large combat rucksack ( which is a lot of space, I'm sure you're aware how big those rucks are, 4000 cubic inch main ruck with 2 500 cubic inch sustainment pouches MOLLEd on the sides). This looks way more efficient and effective, With this, it seems I can carry 1 blanket ( already would be dressed for the weather ), my bivvy and tarp, and it would pack way better. Where do you get them and how much is a good value/retail in $ U.S. Dollars? Thanks for posting this, seems like a better option than what I'm using now. With this, a wool blanket, a bivvy, and dressed for the weather, about how cold of a temperature would you be reasonably warm and comfortable as you can be if you aren't rucking a military modular sleep system ?

[@goodredman]

Just got mine today! However, this one is labeled or being sold as Austrian sniper sleeping bag. Looks to be virtually identical. Double zipper design allows for use as huge quilt that could cover two adults easily. Mine was temporary on sale for $35 US! Many of the reviews are five stars, and seems popular with hunters who sit in tree stands. Very high-quality zippers not super lightweight for warmth factor, but it’s amazingly practical. Going to use mine inside of Gore-Tex bivi and when temps drop below freezing will attempt use as layering option pairing with Czech mummy style ECWS synthetic fill bag alone rated to sub zero temps. Found mine on sportsman’s guide. Truly wish you the best of luck in journey getting this item and ultimately putting it to use in the field. Looks to be easily customizable for instants adding hook and loop or snaps to adapt cotton or even fleece liners maybe even wool if you like. I’ll be lining mine with surplus Belgium cotton mummy sleeping bag liners that use hook and loop. I really like the multiple uses and possible modularity with other equipment. Excellent idea!

[@yorkshirecoastadventures1657]

Just got my bag out to show my daughter before going on cub camp. Had it since 89 when I was in Scouts. Mine has the waterproof material at the front too.Ive always used the waterproof hood bit as a pillow by stuffing it with clothes but a modern inflatable pillow would work marvellously.

[@verysurvival]

🫡

[@adrianevans9575]

I had one in the 80's ,I was the envy of all my friends. 👍👍👍

[@verysurvival]

ofcourse

[@enigmanoneya6418]

I've had this years...love it!

[@verysurvival]

word

[@festeringtomato]

Great bag had one for a long time sleeping rough as low as -8 hard wearing inner hood was used for radio operators , can’t wait to find one again for Scottish highlands in the winter to test it fully Thx for sharing

[@verysurvival]

Awesome 😎

[@nightwalker5278]

Awesome bit of kit and still a proud owner.

[@verysurvival]

word

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Cool video. Enjoyed this video very Much. Thank you

[@verysurvival]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rhaef]

I had one years back. I thought it was a great bit of kit. So versatile. Can't remember what I did with it, think I may have loaned it out and never got it back. Now I want one again! 😉

[@verysurvival]

Thanks , I leftmine in an attic for a couple pf decades and recently rediscovered it

[@axelsprangare2579]

This will go nicely with my sealskin hammock during winter (it covers me on all sides). This will be part of my all season gear.

[@verysurvival]

Sounds great!

[@axelsprangare2579]

@@verysurvival It sounds heavy but it's not really. Maybe 3 kg.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Nice find mate 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@verysurvival]

Thanks 👍

[@azoutdoors2344]

Been sleeping in one for the last two weeks in Northern Arizona. I'm almost too tall for the one I've got though. With that said, it's still the best sleeping bag I've ever owned. My father gave it to me years ago.

[@verysurvival]

Right on

[@abrahamdraper1911]

Was trying to find one recently. Had several of them when I was a lad, and wanted to recreate my youth. You can still find one if you're determined, but - fair warning - they are NOT cheap! NB - don't be tempted to go for the British alternative. Nowhere near as practical, and suitable only for people with no legs =D

[@verysurvival]

Awesome

[@Limabelasun]

I had one for years as a fall back on my 58 green maggot. was ok in summer and showers but not great in side on weather and needed a liner ofr extra winter warmth.

[@verysurvival]

Very cool!

[@williamdiffin28]

Yup had one of those for 30 years too. 1961 issue. Bought it from an ex-Para running an army surplus store in Lancaster in '93. Pull the sleeves inside zip it over your head keeps everything out. Just stupidly heavy compared to today's kit.

[@kevinstrade2752]

Comes in two halves. The outer thin bag that's good for warmer seasons and an inner liner for colder conditions. I have had the outer half thiner since the 90's but didn't buy the winter liner at the time. Just recently bought the winter liner and can't wait for it to show up!

[@verysurvival]

are the still being sold? amazing

[@kevinstrade2752]

@@verysurvival I happened to look out of curiosity on eBay and found the liner only. I watched it for a few days and nobody bid on it. I put a minimal bid on for shits and giggles, I won it thought it was still pricey. You don't find these often any more. I heard in a similar video Israel made a very similar item. Almost exact. That might expand searches and increase the odds of landing one.

[@kidbach]

You look like the Michelin Man's slightly smaller military brother Trekkelin Man. That's an awesome concealment piece of kit that would thrive as observation gesr.

[@verysurvival]

right, good for huntin, fishin or sniping the two legged shit-bird

[@ed5042]

great video! Have had my two bags since the early 90's? Great for the deer stand. Folks need to realize that they are Not a WARM sleeping bag for below 40's? as is . So, just wear the appropriate garments top and bottom like I do! When you throw that hand warmer in the bag , Zowie! Favorite memories; we had one heck of a snowstorm here in NC so what do I do? I grab my bag, a down vest and insulated pants and a thermos of coffee. Whipping winds, dropped almost a foot of snow, I sat there with my back to the wind and Reveled in the utility of this bag! The wind thru the pines just knocked me out for a 30 minute doze on the ground, in the wind, in the snow. Sportsmansguide I believe has something similar though without the perfect weather proof outer. Thanks again for a great youtube channel! Have you tried stropping your knife in your palm yet? OH! Second story. Carried it along for hunting in an open stand. It might drizzle. Well, IT POURED, gun in waterproof sack, me just chilling in this bag without a care!

[@verysurvival]

awesome bro!

[@ed5042]

@@verysurvival I have a second one without any rubber, odd pickup, thanks for the response

[@myvoiceyourstory9338]

You are a born writer ! Thank you 🙏🏼 for the story God bless and angels be with you

[@horatiodreamt]

Good vid. Thanks.

[@verysurvival]

No problem 👍

[@WoolysWorld]

Ah man, back in the day I had ond of these

[@battenbergoutdoors1090]

Real gear, built to last.

[@tinsoldier5621]

Can you do a video on the Swiss padded mummy sleeping bag liner? Thanks

[@DannyRiskit]

OOOOOhhhhh fancy

[@jagoq53]

Haha! Me and a mate both had one when we used to wild camp as 15yo scamps 😆 - not particularly waterproof...memories of camping in a wwii Alan Williams turret, spending the night getting showered with rust and ear-wigs 🤣🤣🤣

[@troyke3]

Just binged watched a few of your videos and was trying to work out where you are as none of places look like England more Norway/Sweden/Finland just curious? Cheers

[@verysurvival]

Sweden 🇸🇪

[@brunocoallier3854]

Yes I remember these. Does anyone know where to pick one up?

[@mikeboone4425]

Okay Dave, where the heck are you man we miss you out here . Happy trails

[@verysurvival]

Work, work, work buddy. I’m still alive and kicking but no time to switch the camera on. And bad weather, has been raining pretty much continuously since October that stops me getting the camera out too

[@mikeboone4425]

@@verysurvival Great to hear from you and your working that's not the case hear in California for hundreds of thousands of people un employed do to Covid . We will be hear when you get time to ost stay safe . Happy trails

[@treewalkoutdoorakademie6808]

Simple hack: put your arms inside so you stay warm! (Not in combat ;-))

[@verysurvival]

then you can feel your family jewels

[@Jewishandproud43]

What the fuck is Del boy doing in Sweden?! 😂 L.O.V.E the videos, good structure good information and well presented, please dont change like MC Brushcraft did 🙏 But I'd love to know why you're over there? Gary Gray. Middlesbrough.

[@verysurvival]

what am I doing here? whatever I can get away with mate !

[@Pierre-cz6jr]

Onepiece army style

[@davepoole5582]

It's an ace bit of kit mate.... But ..... Is there any way to re waterproof it ??? As the waterproofing is starting to flake off on my one.

[@verysurvival]

I've seen that on other examples, luckliy mine has survived. I dunno how to fix it

[@heikoplotner9924]

In the Mid 80's they sleep in Munster in this Bags, Temperature - 26 ° C !!!! +15° C and You feel bad in the Night !!!!

[@verysurvival]

Poor guys were cold

[@CSR_just_stop]

May you please tell me where I can get one?

[@verysurvival]

I don’t know

[@AberKanobeeO_o]

cool idea...but you def made it look way difficult to get in/out

[@verysurvival]

It was

[@amandamiller94]

Ok that's all well & good but were can I get 1 of those & what's the price in U.S.A dollars

[@verysurvival]

Sorry I don’t know . You’ll have to do some detective work. Have in mind that these were issued pre 1990s so finding them now might not be easy and if you do they might have condition issues

[@doughunter3967]

i bought mine 30 years ago and was told it was a sniper bag at the time?for the last contrived banker's war...Creator bless...doug

[@verysurvival]

I've heard them called that. I'm not sure, if I was a sniper I'd like to be able to get up and move fast if I needed to

[@doughunter3967]

@@verysurvival i'm sure they were used for that (i wonder how many of our allies were killed by the guy that owned mine in a contrived banker's depopulation event)...when there is snow like we get her, nobody is moving very fast unless they are on skis or a sled, haha...i haven't gone far in mine but i will give it a try in parka configuration ...bless Yah...doug

[@jasholden9741]

I've looked at these several times over the decades. The reason I never bought one was the weight. To heavy to carry very far. If I'm using a truck or a mule to carry my gear, it will be even heavier and luxurious.

[@jonapple2325]

For reference I used to carry a down sleeping bag and a snugpak ionosphere so my shelter and sleep system was very light and i have to say transitioning to using this bag was great, you dont have to carry waterproofs if you bring it and you can carry an ultralight bivvy bag as it is already very nice and toastie(providing it isnt winter) honestly it's a cracking but of kit that you adjust to carrying, I'd suggest atleast having it in your arsenal

[@leifbergado6125]

Where can i get one?

[@verysurvival]

Apparently they are still available but I don’t know where . Google search it and good luck hunting

[@Inkling777]

No Goretex means miserably damp. Doesn't work with a sparate sleeping bag? Not good in the cold. (In the U.S. sleep system, up to three bags can be placed one inside the other.) This isn't a sleeping bag. It's a badly designed jacket and pants. A poncho makes more sense for shedding the rain. A poncho is more compact and can be put on in seconds.

[@verysurvival]

harsh

[@simonh6371]

It isn't Goretex anyway, it dates back to the 70s before Goretex. It wasn't standard issue in the Bundeswehr, just for reconnaissance troops and the like.

[@octaviussludberry9016]

It's rubberised so doesn't need Goretex. Also,they're cool as fuck and they can be used with another bag. I've put a Snugpak inside and slept comfortably at -8.

[@easygroove]

Notihin Sniper or Recon on that Sleeping Bag - This was The Standard Sleeping Bag in the German Army at least every one in the "Heer" got one of these issued. But many of those with mold in it cause the stupid grunts did not dry them after usin it - Who ever designed this - he did not know that such a thing should "breathe" Really bad Sleeping bag it was.

[@christopherdiodato9276]

😆

[@radupascalin]

Mss

[@mikeboone4425]

A shout out to the missing bush crafter. Happy Trails

[@verysurvival]

I'm Alive!!!! !

[@mikeboone4425]

@@verysurvival Yes and we are all better for it. Now get to work on some video's so we don't have to worry any more. Happy Trails

[@PHARRAOH]

has anyone seeing this own one and made a video spending a rainy night in it? If so, please give me the link. cheers

[@ed5042]

I have only seen one video of a guy whipping this bag out to sleep in an ice storm? under a tarp, will try to find it.

[@ed5042]

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[@verysurvival]

@@ed5042 that is not exactly the same as mine because it is a shell and liner, but the principle is the same

[@octaviussludberry9016]

There are 2 types - a half rubberised one and a full rubberised one. I have one of each. I have slept out in the rain (albeit underneath a Renault 12) and remained dry.

[@ed5042]

@@octaviussludberry9016 I must have a third type, just an insulated system without any rubberized outer. I place this inside the fully rubberized outer with insulation and I can handle anything

[@lifesahobby]

Never been washed once , nice .. just joking thanks for the demmo

[@verysurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@888ssss]

it has a hatch at the back so you can poo

[@verysurvival]

Wow

[@joshuahoward8478]

I feel like a US poncho/liner is essentially the same thing.. Weighting a lot less as well.

[@iamg07]

Mutant ninja turtle suit.

[@verysurvival]

camping at Brandy Hole

[@iamg07]

@@verysurvival and torpedo town

[@andrewjones5513]

i used to have one , awful , you,ll sweat like a piggy , i sold it

[@verysurvival]

that is downside

[@Exodus26.13Pi]

TRUMP Hotel

[@verysurvival]

Lol 😂