The Military Sleep System, Modular Sleep System, or MSS explained

recent events of nearly freezing to death and entering the first stage of hypothermia 3 times lead me to making this video, an in-depth look at a "MUST HAVE" item, the MSS. #mss #review #gearreview #militaryequipment #military #howto #useful #education #learning #information #coldweather #winter #wintercamping

[@Squirrel200]

As a old timer its Gorilla proof gear for me 100%. It's my life on the line so the extra weight is ok I just go slower but still going on Expeditions at 60+ so Gorilla proof must work for me anyway, The right equipment for the right task and environment. Thanks for the video and God bless 🙏 hugs 🤗 To the youngsters that count grams and think that know everything and are Indestructible keep learning I have never stopped learning and I count Years experience not grams. Be safe life is short.

[@ravencreekoutdoors7775]

100%. Even though I don't like the bulkiness of the MSS, I'd trust my life in it in any cold weather conditions. It saved my life twice already! Probably more times that wasn't even aware of. I have slept in it down to below and down to 30 below with the wind.

[@ravencreekoutdoors7775]

By the way.... thanks for watching and thanks for interacting with my video. Much appreciated!!

[@Squirrel200]

@@ravencreekoutdoors7775 🤗🤗 any time ous old timers have to stick together 🤗

[@lifeontheroad1000]

I use mine here in Canada temperatures from -6 to minus 30 degrees Celsius and I’m still alive to type this comment! Great video great dogs! Thanks for sharing.

[@ravencreekoutdoors7775]

Thanks, the big black isn't with us anymore unfortunately. He was old and his health was bad, he was laid to rest in March. The little brown one is Kai, a Vishla, he's a service dog and he's very smart, funny, and loving.

[@williamgarrison6060]

​@@ravencreekoutdoors7775 sorry for your loss

[@williamlightfoot5425]

I picked up the system. but with the black bag. I think its great and very practical.

[@ravencreekoutdoors7775]

I've been searching for the black one. Haven't been able to find it yet without it being a ridiculous price. I hope you enjoy it.

[@bruceyung70]

It's my favorite sleep system. It works. That's all know from experience. People have videos trying to make sales with other sleeping bags but this is it if you want a proven sleep bag.

[@ravencreekoutdoors7775]

Damn right! I've slept in it in negative temps in sweats and a tshirt. Couldn't even zip it all the way or I'd sweat

[@outsidertank]

Thank you for sharing great info, its hard to find..

[@ravencreekoutdoors7775]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching

[@gunsofmasseffect4321]

The ECW bag is a light grey. You can also buy, a jacket, and pants, part of their cold weather gear.

[@ravencreekoutdoors7775]

Thanks for the info friend. I did not know about the jacket and pants. Thanks for watching.

[@dereklucero5785]

I’ve got 3, the entire system is bulky when together but I wouldn’t be without them.

[@ravencreekoutdoors7775]

I agree 100%. Bulky, heavy, but I wouldn't trust anything else. I have no problem sacrificing the space and weight knowing I am good to go with this beast. Thanks for watching friend

[@tB3o3tR9o9]

that's a huge-ass sleeping bag

[@ravencreekoutdoors7775]

Absolutely awesome for sub zero. Hopefully next winter I will have time to do a couple camps with, no shelter.

[@JoeMac1983]

I love mine. In the winter I just rock with the bivy, the intermediate bag, and a poncho liner that I've put snaps all around the edges. Only thing that drives me nuts is that it takes up 75% of the volume of my bug out bag lol.

[@ravencreekoutdoors7775]

ABSOLUTELY 100% AGREE! I love it, but it does take up more space than all my gear. Plus I have a ring tuff sleep mat but I hardly carry it because it's as big as the MSS.

[@gunsofmasseffect4321]

I just bought this system.

[@ravencreekoutdoors7775]

You will regret it! Thanks for watching friend.

[@gonadsoflegend]

Gp pouches, pistol mag pouches, magazine pouches, full size adult human pouches... lol we love our pouches. Pouches for everything.

[@trevorlevesque1]

When I use mine I put my shoes and clothes inside the bag with me so they're warm when I wake.

[@ravencreekoutdoors7775]

Yeah well you have room for that!! Lol, I'm a little... shall we say "heavier" than you. Haha. I love you brother, good to see you on my channel. See you soon, we'll do some fishing and take the old man with us.

[@ericwitt4586]

I love them I’ve got two of them 👍

[@EnricoDiLauro]

Thank You man

[@ravencreekoutdoors7775]

Thanks for watching

[@standaffern6595]

Damn things look aweful thin to me.

[@ravencreekoutdoors7775]

The bivy is thin, the patrol bag is normal, the intermediate bag is thicker, and if you find the extreme cold weather bag it's pretty thick. It's rated for -30F, if you put a layer or 2 on correctly you can go to -50F. I've slept in it -16, -30 with the wind chill.

[@ravencreekoutdoors7775]

They are somewhat thin, which is nice to squish em down small and extremely warm. In -16F I could not zip it up all the way or I would sweat and I only wore a tshirt, wool socks, and sweat pants. I switched to shorts.

[@highonimmi]

What’s so amazing about this system is when coupled with the extreme/cold weather clothing it is insanely warm! People don’t understand this system is for use out in the open if needed (shallow foxholes, trenches etc.). I carry the outer gortex bivy and use it with a 0* 850 goose down big Alice bag w/insulated air mattress. Very toasty…lightweight and durable.

[@ravencreekoutdoors7775]

Just the 3 piece I have (I don't have the extreme cold weather bag) is warm as hell at -30F. I couldn't keep it zipped all the way or I'd sweat. I was only wearing wool socks and a pair of sweats and no shirt. These bags are awesome. My brother did 4 combat tours using one and swears by it.

[@NorbertlinguistischeLiteraturl]

The best system ever!

[@ellerybice3787]

A very competent review 🫡

[@ravencreekoutdoors7775]

Thank you very much!!! Sorry my response took so long. I'm a truck driver and have spent a LOT of time working on my truck the last couple months.