Greek Army Sleeping Bag

Greek Army Mummy Bag

This is a hooded mummy sleeping bag issued to the Hellenic Armed Forces, Greece's national military. The mummy cut tapers from the shoulders to the feet, so there is less dead air inside for your body to heat. It suits campers, preppers and anyone who wants a bag built to a military standard. Collectors of Greek and NATO-era kit will also find it a solid example of issued field equipment.

Features

• Genuine Hellenic Army Issue — Each bag is original Greek government equipment and carries its own military markings and labels.
• Mummy Cut With Hood — The tapered body and integrated hood close in around the head and shoulders, where most body heat escapes.
• Drawcord Hood Closure — Cords with toggle locks cinch the hood opening down to keep cold air out around your face.
• Long Metal-Toothed Zipper — A heavy zipper with metal teeth runs down the front of the bag to make getting in and out easier.
• Quilted Insulated Body — Stitched channels hold the insulation in place so it stays spread evenly instead of bunching at one end.
• Olive Drab Shell — The dark green outer fabric is the standard military field colour and does not stand out outdoors.
• Stenciled Size Marking — The exterior is stamped with the bag's size number, stock number and maximum sleeper height in Greek.
• Printed Instruction Label — A Greek-language label sewn inside covers use, zipper operation, folding and cleaning.
• Webbing Carry Straps — Olive webbing straps hold the bag rolled up for carrying or storage.

Hellenic Issue Markings

Inside the bag, the label names it as a sleeping bag, model ΓΧΜ-71, along with a size number and a NATO-style stock number in the 8465 individual equipment class. The bag pictured is a No 1, marked for sleepers up to 1.70 m (about 5 ft 7 in). Sizes are printed on each bag, so check the label marking against your height. Those Greek stencils and labels are what set genuine issued kit apart for collectors and reenactors.