PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-624
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 624
NOVEMBER 2004
PS 624
53
Bagful of PM Tips
•
A wet bag is not only uncomfortable, it’s ineffective. It can’t
keep you warm. Always use the waterproof bivy cover with the
sleeping bags. It’s also a good idea to put the MSBS on dry ground
for sleeping. Better still, put a self-inflating mat, NSN 8465-01-393-
6515, or sleeping mat, NSN 8465-01-109-3369, underneath for pro-
tection from ground moisture and cold. Put more padding, such as
clothing, between the bag and the mat for added insulation.
•
Keep the bag out of the rain.
•
Do not breathe into the bag. Breathe through the face opening
to keep moisture from wetting the bag.
•
Don’t wear damp clothing in the bag. Instead, wear clean, dry
winter clothing. Brush and clean clothing before crawling in for
the night.
•
To avoid jamming, keep both sides of the zipper teeth close
together before pulling on the zipper.
•
After using the bag, open it and let it thoroughly air dry for a
few hours.
PS 624
NOV 04
52
Modular Sleeping Bag System…
Bedtime Story
Looking
forward
to a good
night’s
sleep?
Here are some
ideas to help
you care for
your MSBS and
keep you cozy…
and
how!
You won’t be
disappointed as
long as you’ve
done PM on
your Modular
Sleeping Bag
System (MSBS).
Put in
a long
day?
you
know
it.
D’oh!
Sleeping mat protects against ground moisture and cold
so
tired.
need
sleep.
howdy,
soldier.
Good PM begins
with a close
inspection of
your MSBS.
Inspection
ahhh!
chemical
alert!
• Rips, tears, holes or burns
• Missing snap fasteners
• Loss of insulation
• Broken, damaged or
stuck zipper
Here’s
what to
look
for…
if
your
MSBS
has any of
these problems,
turn it over
to
direct
support
for
repair.
oh, hey,
bonnie.
624.52-53(C!)
9/23/04
4:27 PM
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