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(More customer reviews)I was in 10th Special Forces for over a decade and used this system from the Alps to the Arctic circle in Norway for a month at a time. It is the best system you can possibly own, and this price is absolutely unbeatable. Even the bivy sack with is made of a lightweight and waterproofed nylon is perfect. I had the gortex version in my ECWS issue in SF and although an excellent piece of gear, it weighs about three times as much. The rest of the system, the two bags (patrol and intermediate) make for the perfect combo. You can bring what you need from 50 degrees with just the shell and a poncho liner, to freezing with the bivy sack and patrol bag, down to 10 below with the intermediate and minus 50 if you use all three!
I've seen this combo elsewhere with the gortex cover going for almost $400. Don't do it! You don't need it, trust me. The water resistant one that comes with this one works EXACTLY the same, is lighter and will do the job. Unless you plan on submerging your sleeping bag, this one is all you will ever need. At most sleeping bags get a little wet if water gets underneath you when you're sleeping, and this is more than ample to protect you like that. I don't know anyone who would sleep under the stars in a downpour, and that's the only reason to go for a heavier bivy bag.
As for the rest of the combo, it is lightweight and well made. It will last you for years and years even with regular and hard core use, and at this price you can buy a new one every year if you feel like it.
Get this one. Stop shopping and don't even think about any of those name brand fufu bags. All you'll do is regret that you didn't listen to me and GET THIS ONE! Trust me. It gets this green berets two thumbs up! I'm still in Special Forces and I bought this one just for camping in the Olympics. Cold, wet and as miserable as mountains can get below th arctic circle. This bag is all I need.
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U.S. Military - style ECWS 3 - in - 1 Sleeping System. 3 comfy layers! Patterned after the famous U.S. Military ECWS (Extreme Cold Weather System). Use each Bag alone or snap 'em together for amazing warmth. 1. Intermediate Sleeping Bag: Can be used with one or both of the other Bags; Drawstring hood; 2 1/2 lbs. of Hollofil; Super tough 190T rip-stop fabric; Measures 34 x 81 x 24"; All 3 Bags together earn a -10 degree F comfort rating Black. 2. Patrol Sleeping Bag: 1 1/2 lbs. Hollo fiber; 190T rip-stop fabric with a water-resistant coating; Large nylon zipper and baffle; Drawstring hood; Measures 81 x 34 x 24"; Comfort rated +30-50 degrees F; Bronze green. 3. Outer Shell Bivy Bag: Waterproof, taped and breathable material; Fully encloses your body with Velcro closure at top Hooded; Camo. Order right away for comfort in the icy cold! 3-in-1 Military-style Sleeping System
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