Guys are we talking about this or something different?
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I planned to get one of these but have not been able to source one other than the Grade C on Military Mart
It was supposed to be as an alternative to my army arctic bag but I understand from the conversation above that it might be even heavier?
Hi, if you follow the posts back, the Czech Army sleeping bag I have bracketed as the "blanket thing" or similar, as per your post. As long as the zip is fine, the MM bags are great: I have two. If in doubt, phone them first; they will go to some lengths to accommodate specifics when possible. In context, these bags are superb, and infinitely repairable, with all sorts of uses.You cannot buy a sheet and blanket, never mind a bag, for this price.
I also have the Arctic bag, and that too is stunning value and effective for the price. I use both for different situations or occasions or modes of transport.
Being a big blanket, h.d. sheet and nylon bag, yes the Czech bag is slightly heavier I guess, but does not pack down to the same size as the arctic bag and compression sack. Horses for courses.....
The Czech (Czeck-sic) OFFICERS bag is a completely different thing. There are pictures on Page 2. It is a massive and heavy quilted bag that opens down the middle with toggles, and folds completely open, making a fabulous under quilt .... Both the bags have hood systems, but this latter bag is a monster, but is REALLY snug in cold weather, as long as you don't have to carry it!! I only know of two of us here who were perverse enough to have one, but it can make a base camp, a freezing camp, or a very strong hammock..........bliss. It was about £35 but I haven't seen them for sale of late?
Hope this clarifies things a bit?