THE THREE SLEEPING BAGS I USE WILD CAMPING

THE THREE SLEEPING BAGS I USE WILD CAMPING........
BRITISH ARMY COLD WEATHER SLEEPING BAG
BRITISH ARMY 58 PATTERN SLEEPING BAG DOWN FILLED
BRITISH ARMY JUNGLE SLEEPING BAG

[@davecoleman2417]

When packing the '58 pattern bag, start by facing the bag from the foot end, gather into the centre and roll up the bag closely and you will find that it fits into the hood quite easily. A liner and bivvi bag are also available, I have all 3 plus a poncho. As for the "jungle" bag, it is designed to fit into the winter bag and should also come with a liner. The bag liners are designed to keep the inners of the bags cleaned.

[@RubberTramping]

Been researching sleeping bags all day and this is by far the most extensive informative video I have come across, thank you so much. liked and subscribed 👌🤙

[@stevenhoward1570]

I've just bought one of those light weight jungle bags for the summer months n of course I have the arctic sleeping bag for winter. I've never heard of the pattern 58, I'll need to research about it.

[@mattcameron9349]

I have some quite posh bags (Rab Ascent 1100 etc...) but for old times sake I've just bought an old 58 Pattern bag which I intend to 'restore' by washing with Nikwax Down Wash, re-waterproofing the base and cover, and perhaps have even more fresh down injected into it (which apparently can be done these days!)

[@allanshillinglaw3083]

The pockets on your cold weather bag are designed to be on the inside. They’re designed for drying your wet socks during the night. And on the slightly older pattern ones the zip goes almost to the bottom of the bag. You have the newer pattern one there. ATB, Allan

[@ohforfxcksake]

As you unrolled it I could smell my old 58 , it wasn't a pleasant flash back . Great bags though 😁

[@lector3332]

I allways air all my sleeping bags every 2 weeks in spare room

[@ohforfxcksake]

@@lector3332 if I tried to air my 58 indoors my missus would kill me . It's retired now as I use the arctic and jungle 😁

[@lector3332]

@@ohforfxcksake I reckon there the best 2 anyway unless you can get the xl version of the 58 as at 6 foot 2 the smaller one is a bit of a nightmate for leg room. I am lucky as my wife let's me use the spare room as it's full of all my camping gear. tents, kayak gear , diffrent mess kits .

[@garymoore9927]

Grate vid just got me self a 58 patten down today for £25 am well happy would love the poncho to go with it

[@sarahfarrant4461]

Good video keep it up

[@coplani79]

The first bag should have pockets on the inside and used with your bivvy bag. Stuff sack never spent a night in the field

[@coplani79]

Pattern 58 got ditched for the first bag as didn’t get wet as quick and dried with body heat

[@TheGreasyCamper]

I got a bargain on eBay the 58 pattern bag for £12 and I love it it’s so warm

[@lector3332]

You can get a poncho cover for them two turns them completely waterproof that what the studs on the bottom are for . Can't use mine as waiting for the bigger one to come into the shop I use as made them in 2 sizes

[@TheGreasyCamper]

I’ve got the long 7ft one, what poncho is it I need?

[@lector3332]

No way that the one I am after mine the 6 and a half . Just messaged the lad who has got one to find out the right poncho it is for you as the standard 58 poncho is to short.

[@cormacgillespie5892]

@@lector3332 found out yet?

[@andymaidment8660]

I've still got my artic issued pattern 90 sleeping bag your so right they are so warm on those very cold nights out in the field. Keep the videos coming mate love the the title music classic pink Floyd

[@tobygawthorp8010]

how big is the compression sack used for the 58 pattern down in litres? this would be a massive help.

[@lector3332]

Probably about 10 ltr

[@bushcraftdad8191]

Can you add any of the other bags inside the British army Arctic bag

[@lector3332]

You sure can as long a it's a sleeping bag linner

[@bushcraftdad8191]

Just a liner

[@mattcameron9349]

For the 58 pattern bag where are two liner options: A lightweight poly-liner or a heavyweight 'K.F Wool' liner. Both just tie-into existing internal loops. Worth noting that these liners only ever came in LONG (I believe?) so if you have a NORMAL length, there will be a slightly poor fit. They also tend to get a bit twisty inside. If you've got the spare cash I can recommend the Snugpak Fleece liner or.... if you've REALLY got the spare cash, a Buffalo S4 inner liner. It makes a HUGE difference, is machine-washable, and has a central zip which lines up nicely with the 58 pattern bag (most these days have zips at the side)