--- product_id: 144242417 title: "Elite Survival Systems Recon 5 Sleeping Bag" brand: "elite survival systems" price: "£225.12" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/144242417-elite-survival-systems-recon-5-sleeping-bag store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Elite Survival Systems Recon 5 Sleeping Bag **Brand:** elite survival systems **Price:** £225.12 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Elite Survival Systems Recon 5 Sleeping Bag by elite survival systems - **How much does it cost?** £225.12 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/144242417-elite-survival-systems-recon-5-sleeping-bag) ## Best For - elite survival systems enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted elite survival systems brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Recon Gen II Lightweight Military Sleeping Bags CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Wash warm separately (machine ok). Hang dry immediately after wash. Recon 5 - Outer top shell made from 210T Ripstop Nylon with a Teflon finish. - Outer bottom shell made from 210D Nylon Oxford with PU2000mm waterproof finish. - Inner shell made from 210T Ripstop Nylon. - 300gm per square meter DuPont Thermolite Micro insulation. - Insulation incorporates an ultra-thin barrier of pure silver micro fiber which also increases its heat retaining capability. - Insulation is flat filled to prevent cold spots. - Internal baffle foot is reinforced with 210D Nylon Oxford with PU2000mm waterproof finish to limit damage from boots. - Internal and external hanging tabs. - Bonded seams - Central double puller, heavy duty No 8 spiral zip with storm flap. - Zip with Velcro tab closure. - Draw cord and barrel lock in hood. - Shaped hood for extra comfort. - Internal PDA/phone pocket - 210D Nylon Oxford spider compression sack. - Designed for operations in -20 degree Celsius (-4F) locations. - Dims unpacked: Length 228cm. Width: at shoulders 85cm. at feet 55cm. - Dims packed in compression sack: 27cm x 26cm - Weight: 5 lbs. - ISO 9001:2000 compliant ## Features - Nylon - Made in the USA or Imported - Outer top shell made from 210T Ripstop Nylon with a finish - Outer bottom shell made from 210D Nylon Oxford with PU2000mm waterproof finish - 300gm per square meter DuPont Thermolite Micro insulation - Insulation is flat filled to prevent cold spots - Insulation incorporates an ultra-thin barrier of pure silver micro fiber which also increases its heat retaining capability ## Images ![Elite Survival Systems Recon 5 Sleeping Bag - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PC6xI9ngL.jpg) ![Elite Survival Systems Recon 5 Sleeping Bag - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41X5apR8AOL.jpg) ![Elite Survival Systems Recon 5 Sleeping Bag - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517c3+3xlDL.jpg) ![Elite Survival Systems Recon 5 Sleeping Bag - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HCfNVcnDL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent, Warm, Almost Perfect. *by A***D on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 20, 2022* I bought this bag for camping in Colorado, where many places are quite cold at night even in the hottest parts of summer. This bag has not disappointed!So far I've had it in the mountains in the summer with night temperatures well below freezing (~20 degrees) multiple times, and this bag has kept me VERY warm! Enough so that I don't usually zip it up all the way, even when there is literally frost on the outside of my tent.Full disclosure, my sleeping pad has an R value of 6, so the bag has a lot of help given the insulation under it and may not perform as well with less effectively insulating pads.I don't know if the bag will keep me warm in the -4 degrees it claims, but it wouldn't surprise me if it did.The center zipper definitely took some getting used to, and I'm still not sure if I like it or not. It's definitely easy to get out of in a hurry, but that's not really something that I care much about.So let's get to the flaws and what could be better, in no particular order.First, the inside phone pocket could be bigger. My phone doesn't fit at all, but I do have a large one (Samsung Note 10+), and I doubt most would fit with a portable battery for charging while sleeping.Second, this bag desperately needs some ventilation. I'm thinking about asking my husband to modify it and add a couple of ventilation zippers.Third, and to me this seems like the biggest oversight, is the bag doesn't have an internal baffle or anything to help keep air from going out. The only way you're going to get good retention is by genuinely drawing it as closed as you're comfortable with around your face and using your hands to grab the bag on the inside to hold it close to your chest. Personally, I would rather have less restriction around my head, plus the inside would warm up faster with a baffle in place. That said, it might also make the bag a bit too warm in everything but the coldest conditions.Fourth, it would be really nice if there were some kind of cinch to put around the bag after rolling it before you get it into the compression sack.Finally, the compression sack design takes some getting used to and can be very annoying. The 4 straps are done in such a way that it can be interesting getting the top back on. I'm not sure how that could be improved without compromising it's effectiveness.None of these are really a big deal, and IMO not worth taking a star away. I'm very happy with this bag and with summer coming to an end I can't wait to get out there in the winter and see how it stands up to the truly bitter mountain cold! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lightweight and Hot *by P***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 3, 2022* I purchased this to replace heavy winter bags, it weighs next to nothing and cinches down in the stuff sack to smaller than most summer bags. I use a snugpak fleece liner and Gore-Tex outer shell in combination with this for outdoor sleeping in the mountains of Colorado, the system is comfortable at higher elevations and almost eliminated the need for a tent. After using multiple military systems and civilian bags, this is the end all be all of bags. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best bag I own *by J***H on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 4, 2022* Kept me comfy in 10°F temps during a winter trip in the Mid Atlantic region of North America. Fantastically easy to get in, zippers are smooth and sturdy. Not wild about the foot region's waterproofing, which can make for some sweaty feet if the temps rise) but overall a really warm and lightweight sleep system. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/144242417-elite-survival-systems-recon-5-sleeping-bag](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/144242417-elite-survival-systems-recon-5-sleeping-bag) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*