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1/28/2024 11:42:34 AM EDT
I'm curious if anybody has one of these. They are on sale for $150 which is $100 off.

I have a legit MSS I bought years ago, and wish I'd bought more, but more.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101624124?pid=354842
1/28/2024 11:57:35 AM EDT
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One of the reviews is saying it is a nock off and not military, not happy with construction and quality
One is very happy with it
1/28/2024 11:59:46 AM EDT
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I paid 150 for both of mine at a milsurp store.

I'd rather get the real thing.
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1/28/2024 12:06:09 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By kychas:
One of the reviews is saying it is a nock off and not military, not happy with construction and quality
One is very happy with it
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Military "STYLE" says it all...

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1/28/2024 12:24:15 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Bigger_Hammer: Military "STYLE" says it all...

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1/28/2024 12:26:07 PM EDT
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It's too heavy and bulky for the price. You can find a better sleeping bag (less bulk, less weight, better temp rating) on clearence/sale at an outfitter or hiking store. Combine that with a good sleeping pad and you are g2g.
1/28/2024 12:38:33 PM EDT
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I was thinking the surplus MSS were ~$600, but looks like they can be had for $229. If y'all have a better/cheaper source, I'd appreciate it.
1/28/2024 4:23:30 PM EDT
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Wiggys are worth their weight in gold.

Carinthia sleeping bags are also very good from what I have seen. Can be found for a nice price.
https://m.carinthiashop.com/en/military-sleeping-bags?
1/28/2024 5:50:24 PM EDT
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Buy just the bivy sack and use a right-zip down bag inside it. Something like a Cumulus Teneqa 850 should fit just fine, and you’ll be much happier than with that heavy setup that takes up half your pack.
1/30/2024 6:53:39 AM EDT
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Anytime they say " military style" that should be a red flag that its not a true NSN item
*post contains personal opinion only and should not be considered information released in an official capacity*

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4/30/2024 10:39:04 AM EDT
[Last Edit: WillieTangoFox][Edited] [#10]
I would suggest just getting a real bivy bag in good condition and use it with a commercial sleeping bag…… or whatever depending on temperatures / weather/etc.

Really depends on your goals and ability to carry it all.
4/30/2024 10:58:20 AM EDT
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Far too much bag for 99% of intended use. Though they can be had pretty cheap in milsurp stores.
4/30/2024 12:43:40 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By John-in-austin:
Far too much bag for 99% of intended use. Though they can be had pretty cheap in milsurp stores.
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The ecws system is no longer cheap.
Prices have gone way up.
5/1/2024 9:50:23 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By tc556guy:
Anytime they say " military style" that should be a red flag that its not a true NSN item
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It also means its way too heavy and not as effective as the civilian version.
7/24/2024 9:56:27 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DirkericPitt:



It also means its way too heavy and not as effective as the civilian version.
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Originally Posted By DirkericPitt:
Originally Posted By tc556guy:
Anytime they say " military style" that should be a red flag that its not a true NSN item



It also means its way too heavy and not as effective as the civilian version.


I am not familiar with a bivy bag as waterproof as the military version. I have tried the big names, still have my military one.
7/24/2024 10:08:51 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DirkericPitt:

It also means its way too heavy and not as effective as the civilian version.
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Or its just made cheaper and more inferior than the true NSN item,
Just look at jungle boots for an example of that
*post contains personal opinion only and should not be considered information released in an official capacity*

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