The Regulator™ Sleeping Bag System(Patent Pending) introduces a revolutionary new concept to sleeping bags and sleep systems, offering a thoroughly modular design, using the finest shell material and synthetic insulation available.

The Regulator System™ consists of two Base Bags and three Modular Over Bags (MOB’s), allowing for a temperature range of 70+ degrees F down to -50 degrees F. You will be able to pick and choose components to fit your requirements and needs for a sleep system. As the name implies, the MOB’s will allow you to “regulate” the warmth of your Kifaru Regulator ™ sleeping bag system from head to toe. They consist of an Upper, Mid, and Foot section, that can be zipped together to form a stand alone bag, or can be used selectively installed on our Base Bag to achieve your desired comfort zone. (Please refer to the Specification Charts for the temperature ratings of all the combinations available, along with all the weights of the various components of the system.)

Shell Material
The shell material used in all of the bags is a proprietary fabric called RhinoSkin™, which is an ultralightweight ripstop fabric that is only .9oz sq yd, and comes with a DWR coating. It is a little lighter than Pertex Quantum, yet was proven 2-3 times more puncture proof and tear resistant in testing. The bags will be Foliage Green on the outside, and Camo Green 483 on the inside.

Insulation
The insulation used in the bags is Climashield Combat Insulation, which is the Berry Ammendment Compliant version of their XP insulation. It is a continuous filament fiber synthetic insulation that has all the properties we were looking for in an insulation. It is very compressable, very thermally efficient, and does not need to be quilted, laminated, or glued to the shell fabric. It also has excellent drape, allowing it to conform naturally around the body.

Regulator™ Base Bag™ Features
The Base Bags will come in Regular and Long size (check the Specification Charts for all the dimensions.) The bags are much roomier than typical recreational mummy bags.   -The side zipper is a 2/3 version, allowing one to exit in a hurry by just tucking the legs up and out. All bags will come with a left hand zip to allow uniformity with all the components of the MOB (Modular Over Bag). This will keep the number of components at a minimum consistent with the needs of military units as well as individual operators.

-The hood uses 2 drawstrings through one cord lock, that allow one to independently adjust the hood opening and the neck/throat opening. One drawstring is flat cordage and the other is tubular cordage, making it easy to distinguish without looking, particularly in the dark.
-There is a large, very anatomical, and thickly insulated draft collar for the neck and shoulders.
-The Base Bags come with two wrap-around zippers for attaching the Foot Section and/or the Upper Section of the MOB. (More about this in the MOB description.)   MOB (Modular Over Bag) Features

-The only different component of an MOB Long is the foot section, which is 6" longer. The upper and mid sections are the same.

-Check the Specification Charts for all the dimensions and weights.

The MOB components
The MOB components are what allow you to regulate the warmth provided by a Base Bag as temperatures sink below it’s stand-alone rating. As seasons change toward colder weather, carry and install only the MOB Foot Section if your feet typically get cold first, or add just the Upper Section if your torso is typically the first part of your body to become chilled. If the temperature drops even lower, then carry and zip on both the Foot Section and Upper Section to the Base Bag. In testing, it was found that a persons hips and upper legs are not as vulnerable to the cold as the feet and upper body/head. As it gets even colder, then you can add the complete MOB to the base bag. In this situation, the sections are not zipped to the base bag, but instead are zipped together to form the Complete MOB. The Base Bag is then inserted into the MOB, becoming a Complete Regulator Sleep System™.
There are snap connections at the hood and velcro connections at the footbetween the two bags.

Upper Section
-The Upper Section of the MOB was designed to also be used as an upper garment on it's own. Think of it as a fully featured hooded vest that covers the upper arms as well as the shoulders. The hood opening is adjustable with discernable-by-feel drawstrings (one for neck and one for face) and there is an adjustment on the top/back, allowing you to adjust the peak over the eyes. There is also an insulated neck/face gaitor that is adjustable for height, with a drawstring for a tight seal against the face. This gaitor can be folded over and turned down to provide a double insulated throat collar. There are side zips in the Upper that allow you to have your arms out, or you can pull your arms inside and close the side zips for truly amazing warmth. It's like the difference between gloves and mittens. There is also a drawstring in the hem to seal against drafts. For soldiering, it can be worn over armor and 2nd line gear, without having to remove your gear. There is no upper garment available that will allow you to do this. With the side zips open, and your arms out, you are still able to access your 2nd line gear. The Upper will work great when pulling OP/LP duty, and keeping warm while still having your fighting gear on. When taking breaks after long humps, you can put on the upper over your gear to keep from chilling down. Another aspect to consider, is that the Upper can take the place of an outer garment, saving weight, as it does double duty as part of your sleep system and a garment. Consistent with it’s garment intent, there is a large kangaroo pocket on the front. There is even a notebook pocket inside the kangaroo pocket.

Mid Section
-The Mid Section of the MOB can be zipped to the Upper Section to form an insulated and windproof Cagoule. Left full length, you can still walk in it, and when sitting, there is a drawstring at the bottom that can be closed off either over the lower legs, or tuck the legs in, and seal it shut. When you need more mobility, reach down and pull the bottom of the mid section up and drawstring it at the waist, creating a semi-cagoule length garment. The double insulation provided is far warmer than insulated pants, especially in sitting mode, and eliminates the need for carrying dedicated cold weather pants.

Foot Section
-See above and MOB components section.