British jungle sleeping bag, surplus

A small and lightweight sleeping bag for summer use. The specialty of the Jungle bag is the blanket feature. Also works like the American Woobie!

• One season bag
• Packs smaller than a football
• Weight one kilo
• Opens up to form a blanket
• Can be used as a poncho liner with US and UK ponchos!
• Compression bag not included

Just until recently, the British army generally used two sleeping bags: the hefty PLCE sleeping bag and this lightweight Jungle sleeping bag. These Jungle bags were designed to be used in warm climates, so it's perfect for summer use. One could also put on some warm clothing and cover the bag with a bivy bag to extend the comfort range.

The bag opens all the way with a sturdy zipper, thus doubling as a blanket. The hood can be drawn tighter with the provided cords.

There are tie cords laid out along the edges, so this will also work as a poncho liner. Kinda like the US "Woobie", but slightly thicker!

Moreover the sleeping bag can be worn as a poor man's thermal cloak - see the pictures!

Materials and temperature rating

The outer material is 100% polyester, and the same stuff is used on the filling too while the lowest layer is polyester mesh for that little extra comfort on hot weather. Machine wash at 40° C / 104° F if you absolutely have to. Thanks to being all-synthetic the bag won't absorb sweat too much and if wet, it dries really quickly.

The comfort rating of this bag when new would be about 10° C / 50° F. No accurate info, though.

• Measures: 186 x 70 cm / 6' 1" x 27.5"
• Weight: ~1000 g / 2.2 lb

Used military surplus

Bags are used and perfectly usable. Some have color blemishes due to long exposure to the sun.

Pro Tip: The US poncho liner "Woobie" can be attached to this bag so well it almost fits 1:1. This combination greatly increases the warmth of the bag!