Milatary Sleeping Bag

Deersniper · 12-04-2006, 12:11 PM

I helped a widow clean her attic and came across a tan Sleeping bag, with Mosquito hood in perfect shape except for a spot or two. It is made of 100% prime Japana Kapok and has a pocket for a padded floor liner with the Mosquito hood. How Do I clean it, and would it be respectful to reuse it? He did not die in action, and was one of Westmorelands Colonels. It is awesome, and in fine condition.

troy2000 · 12-04-2006, 05:44 PM

It'll usually say to launder in accordance with some specification or other. And it'll also tell you whether it can be dry cleaned. I have an M-1949 Mountain bag that's feather-filled, and I've washed it on a gentle cycle and tumble-dried it with no heat ("air" setting) in the dryer. Mine specifically says not to dry clean.

I see absolutely no lack of respect in using the man's stuff, unless it would upset his widow. Personally, I enjoy the thought that someone else might be getting some use out of some of my more treasured belongings long after I'm gone.

Deersniper · 12-04-2006, 06:55 PM

The tag actually says 100% Japara Kapok but I can't make much else out. His last name is the same as mine. I use to work in a laundry as a carpet cleaner, and I'll consult an old friend. It is good to know It could be reused. With my 3.5 lb bag inside, and a padded floor plate, I would sleep right past daybreak. It has features most bags don't. A part of history. Awesome.

troy2000 · 12-04-2006, 08:42 PM

About where your neck or shoulders would be. If it's military issue, there should be a honkin' big label sewn in flat that has all the spec's.

If the bag isn't noticeably dirty or stinky, you might consider just spot-cleaning it. Kapok is a natural product, and probably shouldn't be cleaned any more than necessary.

I know; I washed my feather-filled bag, and feathers are about as natural as you can get. But there was this tomcat...

12-04-2006, 12:11 PM	#1
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,660	Milatary Sleeping Bag I helped a widow clean her attic and came across a tan Sleeping bag, with Mosquito hood in perfect shape except for a spot or two. It is made of 100% prime Japana Kapok and has a pocket for a padded floor liner with the Mosquito hood. How Do I clean it, and would it be respectful to reuse it? He did not die in action, and was one of Westmorelands Colonels. It is awesome, and in fine condition.

12-04-2006, 05:44 PM	#2
troy2000 Resident Armed Liberal Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 9,404 Images: 9	Look at the tag or label sewn in it It'll usually say to launder in accordance with some specification or other. And it'll also tell you whether it can be dry cleaned. I have an M-1949 Mountain bag that's feather-filled, and I've washed it on a gentle cycle and tumble-dried it with no heat ("air" setting) in the dryer. Mine specifically says not to dry clean. I see absolutely no lack of respect in using the man's stuff, unless it would upset his widow. Personally, I enjoy the thought that someone else might be getting some use out of some of my more treasured belongings long after I'm gone. __________________ If a million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing. -Anatole France Last edited by troy2000; 12-04-2006 at 06:21 PM.

12-04-2006, 06:55 PM	#3
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,660	Thanks troy 2000 The tag actually says 100% Japara Kapok but I can't make much else out. His last name is the same as mine. I use to work in a laundry as a carpet cleaner, and I'll consult an old friend. It is good to know It could be reused. With my 3.5 lb bag inside, and a padded floor plate, I would sleep right past daybreak. It has features most bags don't. A part of history. Awesome.

12-04-2006, 08:42 PM	#4
troy2000 Resident Armed Liberal Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 9,404 Images: 9	Try looking inside About where your neck or shoulders would be. If it's military issue, there should be a honkin' big label sewn in flat that has all the spec's. If the bag isn't noticeably dirty or stinky, you might consider just spot-cleaning it. Kapok is a natural product, and probably shouldn't be cleaned any more than necessary. I know; I washed my feather-filled bag, and feathers are about as natural as you can get. But there was this tomcat... __________________ If a million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing. -Anatole France