Below Freezing test hang w/ the basics

**oldgringo** · 01-01-2010, 16:54

Whatever else it may/may not have, the center zip is conspicuously missing.

**Alan** · 01-01-2010, 16:57

The GI modular kit has side snaps and zippers on the bags and bivy. The GI Extreme bag has the center snaps and zipper.

**Hawk-eye** · 01-01-2010, 17:00

Must be some different versions out there. That one with compression bag was 12 lbs!

**tbone** · 01-01-2010, 17:04

The zipper is also on the right side of the MSS, you can orient it to the center though , there is enough room in the shoulder area for the hood to still be comfortable, this would affect the bivy which is only camo on the top side , but unless your a commando you should be fine.

**Alan** · 01-01-2010, 17:04

Originally Posted by Hawk-eye

Must be some different versions out there. That one with compression bag was 12 lbs!

Yeah, I saw that on the website. That's what prompted me to post what mine weighed. Very odd...

**Nooner** · 01-01-2010, 17:10

Originally Posted by mtncmpr

Thanks Michael.

Nooner has one of the "newer" systems. I haven't talked to him about it recently though. I believe his 2 bag system may be rated down to approx -30* or so.

Hey Nooner, have you tried out the complete (doubled up) system while hanging yet (just sleep system, hammock, tarp)?

Yes i woke up sweating.....it is -30* by the way.....

**Hawk-eye** · 01-01-2010, 17:12

Originally Posted by Nooner

Yes i woke up sweating.....it is -30* by the way.....

HEY NOONER ... good to see you on here!

**Nooner** · 01-01-2010, 17:13

Originally Posted by Hawk-eye

HEY NOONER ... good to see you on here!

Hey buddy how have you been?.....we need to get out in the woods soooooon!

**Hawk-eye** · 01-01-2010, 18:07

Doing fine ... and yeah we definitely need to pursue a little observational hydrological engineering! Most folks call it hanging out by Linville River and watching the river flow!