Sleeping bag replacement?

[buzgo]

I asked a few years ago, as I find the issued bag a bit short for my 6' 1.5" frame.   I can get in it, but feel rather "constrained".   Unfortunately, I was told that the minimum height required to qualify for the alternative-issue Wiggy's bag (a far superior modern system) is 6'3".   Hmmm - now that I think about it, I wonder if I could make the argument that I am over 6'3" with my boots on and have frequently been required to sleep fully clothed on operations.....   Could be a cunning plan!   Likely doomed to failure, but perhaps worth a shot nonetheless.....  

I'm curious about you finding the bag too small. I'm 6'2" and around 200 lbs and I have never had a problem with fit, whether clothed or naked or whatever. The only guy I know who ever had a problem is 6'5" and maybe 280 lbs, and he has the other bag, whatever its called. I think his bag was some kind of barrel thing, its huge and he can't fit it into the valise.

 

[DropZone]

We produce and supply Wiggy's Ultima Thule FRTSS sleeping bag system for the the C.F. It is my understanding that those over 6 feet four inches tall and/or those with a down and feather allergy qualify to get this system.

I also believe a medical chit is required.

It is also my understanding that not all clothing stores personel know we are the supplier of the Wiggy's system and have bought other synthetic systems from local camping stores, simply because they do not know where the Wiggys bags come from.

All who have used the both regular CF system, and the Wiggy's system we produce, have told me the Wiggy's system is by far superior in performance, on all counts, to the regular issued system.

Kind Regards
Brian Kroon
Drop Zone Tactical

 

[Paul Gagnon]

Other than the weight I thought that the sleeping bags were excellent as far as performance goes. I had the opportunity to sleep in an unheated Artic tent above the Arctic Circle for 12 days and found the sleeping bag and the tent to be more than satisfactory at keeping me warm and sheltered. As far as the bulk issue if you actually spend a few extra seconds squishing all the air out of the bags you can get them to fit into a surpriisingly small space.

 

[COBRA-6]

Does anyone know how Wiggy's bags stack up to Softie's?? They seem to be similar, but if someone has first hand knowledge that would be great!

Cheers

 

[TCBF]

The Inner is smaller than the Outer, so if you want more room during the warm campaign season, use the outer.  About 25 years ago, I was told that a down bag loses 10% of it's warmth every time it is drycleaned.  I don't know if drycleaning is better or worse now, but the bags are a 1964 design.  If you see a Canadian bag in a surplus store that says 1951, it will not hanve a zipper.  It was replaced by the 1964 series.  Beware any bags 1951 with red cloth sewn on the opening -- this denoted "cold" bags that failed the light test, or whatever (ask a bin rat).  If you wash a civie down bag in your washing machine, go easy on the soap, use warm - not hot - water, and dry on warm, not hot.  Air dry if pos, then stick in the dryer on fluff or low with a pair of runners to break up the clumps of down.

Try and always use some kind of liner, even if it is just a matress cover from the shack. 

Dont stick your head in the bag, and don't try and make any "Arctic Turnips:" unless you know what you are doing.