Snugpak Softie Special Forces 1 Sleeping Bag in Multicam

The Special Forces 1 Sleeping Bag offers versatility: it can be used individually or purchased as a set of 2, allowing them to be zipped together to form an extreme weather sleeping system capable of withstanding temperatures as low as -15°C. This innovative design is available for purchase as a complete system or can be customized by selecting from the range of Special Forces sleeping bags to build the ideal setup for your needs.

Watch the video above for instructions on How to Compress your Snugpak Sleeping Bag.

Caring for you Snugpak Sleeping Bag

Washing
All Snugpak® sleeping bags are fully washable by hand or even by a washing machine. There are instructions on the care label, which you can find sewn into one of the inner seams.

However, even the highest grade of insulation/filling will eventually lose some thermal efficiency and structure after repeated wash cycles, so it is recommended that washing your sleeping bag should not be done often, especially when using a washing machine. Whenever possible, instead of a full wash, sponging both inner and outer fabrics with soap and water is advised. Then dry and air your sleeping bag thoroughly before storing back in its compression sack.

If you are machine washing your sleeping bag make sure you read the following guidelines for best results:

Zip up the sleeping bag and ensure any draw-cords are entirely in the machine and not trapped in the door before starting.
Machine wash on a cool and gentle setting (never more than 30°C/86°F) in a front-loading domestic washing machine (we would advise against using a top loader as the agitator can damage the product).
Avoid the use of liquid detergent and fabric softeners as this can leave a residue on the bag, a low or fragrance-free powder or Tech Wash is ideal.

Washing Instructions:

Do not dry clean
Do not tumble dry
Do not iron
Do not bleach
Wash at or below 30°C

Drying
Line dry your sleeping bag. Do NOT tumble dry. Drying sleeping bags in a tumble drier could result in heat damage to the items. This can happen even when using a low-temperature setting if the sleeping bag is left in the dryer too long or doesn’t have enough space in which to tumble freely.

Reproofing
Use a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish on all Snugpak sleeping bags, water repellency can be maintained with periodic re-treatment with suitable aftercare products.

Storage
Do not store the bag compressed for long periods between uses. While Snugpak sleeping bags are rolled at the factory for despatch, it is NOT advised emulating this without special machinery.

Temperature rating: Comfort: 5°C, Extreme: 0°C
Center Zip
Compact pack size: 16x16cm (fully compressed)
Weight: 1200g including compression stuff sack
Mummy-style shape for heat retention
Compression stuff sack included for compact carrying
Reinforced foot – so strong you can even sleep with your boots on!
Central, quick-release zip
Paratex Steelplate outer shell for water resistance
Softie Premier & Reflectatherm filling for maximum comfort and warmth
Manufactured in the UK

Comfort and Low-temperature figures are given for guidance only.

Temperature Ratings for Sleeping Bag

Snugpak’s performance figures are drawn from over forty years of experience and customer feedback. Their comfort figure assumes you will be sleeping lightly clothed (thermal base layer or PJ’s) within a tent on a good quality sleep mat, at this external temperature the majority of users should feel comfortable and get a good night’s sleep. The low-temperature ratings are temperatures the sleeping bags have been used at by fit individuals with the minimum of discomfort. There are many variables involved in a good night’s sleep, including climate, altitude, fitness and metabolism, if in doubt stick to the comfort figure.

For a Guide to Snugpak's Sleeping Bag Dimensions and Temperature Ratings download the PDF link below to our Snugpak Sleeping Bags Comparison Chart.