US Military MSS Modular Sleep System

Sleeping Bags

US Military Sleep System MSS

1997

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Nomenclature

U.S. GI Modular Sleep System

NSN : 8465-01-445-6274
NIIN Asgmt 09-JUN-97

History

Nomenclature

Features

The 4- Part Modular Sleep System -
NSN # 8465-01-445-6274
includes:

• Camo Green Patrol Bag
• Black Intermediate Bag
• Woodland Camouflage Waterproof Bivy Cover
• Black Stuff Sack

Specification

Nomenclature

Logistics

Production

TENNIER INDUSTRIES INC. 

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8465-01-445-6274 (A-A-55262) 

Camo Green Patrol Bag- NSN # 8465-01-398-0685
, X-long NSN # 8465-01-452-1688
Black Intermediate Bag-NSN # 8465-01-398-0687, X-Long NSN # 8465-01-452-1690
Woodland Camouflage Waterproof Bivy Cover-NSN # 8465-01-416-8517, X-Long NSN # 8465-01-452-1695
Black Stuff Sack-NSN # 8465-01-398-5428


Mix and match layering for rations from 60 to -50 degrees Fahrenheit
60 degrees using bivy cover as main bag and other two componets as cushion.
-30 degrees when all 3 components and dress in polypropylene expedition weight undershirt, drawers and cushion socks for 8 hours of sleep .
-40 degrees when all 3 components are used together the system is rated to provide 4 hours sleep
-50 degrees Fahrenheit is possible for a user wearing various layers of ECW clothing inside 3 components.




The four components together by the single number
NSN 8465-01-395-1154.

Sleeping Bag, Patrol, Green (30 to 50 deg F), MSS Green
NSN 8465-01-398-0685
Sleeping Bag, Intermediate, Black (30 to -10 deg F), CW, MSS Black NSN 8465-01-398-0687
Compression Stuff Sack, Black NSN 8465-01-398-5428

Bivy Cover, Woodland Camo, NSN 8465-01-416-851



Patrol Bag
features:
Temperature to +30 F
Reversible double pull (opens end to end) slider allows top or bottom ventilation
Non-locking slide fastener self repairs if jammed or snagged
Draft flap prevents heat loss
Hood adjusts for heat retention; includes nylon drawcord and barrel lock
Measures: 92 x 37 to 92 x 24
Color: Green


Intermediate Cold Weather Bag
features:
Temperature to -10 deg F
Free from cold spots
Insulation does not migrate in the bag
Anatomically designed foot box contains twice the insulation as the bag
Sewn-in, quilted chest collar prevents air drafts up and down through the hood
Hood adjusts for heat retention; includes nylon drawcord and barrel lock
Measures: 87 x 35 1/2 to 87 x 23
Color: Black


Stuff Sack
features:
Compressible to one cubic foot
Six one inch wide nylon webbing straps adjust by ladderlock buckles
Reinforcement webbing is sewn around the circumference of the bag
Nylon drawcord closure with a barrel lock
Measures 30 in length by 14 in diameter
Color: Black


Goretex Bivy Cover
features:
Made of durably waterproof and windproof three layer GORE-TEX fabric and approved by all departments and agencies of the Department of Defense
Includes snap fastener and slide fastener
Measures: 85 x 28 x 35
Color: Woodland Camo


Four component weight aprox: 8.5 lbs or 2735g
NSN: 8465-01-395-1154 (four component)