Indian Army original Issue Sleeping Bag Carinthia

Carinthia Sleeping Bag Models

1. Carinthia Defence 4

A top-selling 3-season, military-grade mummy-style sleeping bag.

Features double-layered G-LOFT Plus insulation with offset quilting, plus a draft tube and waterproof microfibre shell—designed to minimize heat loss and keep moisture out.

Temperature Ratings (EN 13537 / ISO 23537):

Comfort (for women): –8.8 °C

Lower Limit (for men): –15 °C

Extreme: –35 °C

Sizes & Specs:

Medium: ~2,150 × 85 cm, ~1,850 g, packed ~25×30 cm

Large: ~2,300 × 87 cm, ~2,000 g, packed ~25×32 cm

2. Carinthia G-Series (G 90, G 280, G 200Q, G 350, G 350X, G 180)

These models offer a range from lightweight summer options to expedition-grade warmth, all utilizing G-LOFT® synthetic insulation.

G 90 – Ultra-light summer bag:

Insulation: 90 g/m² G-LOFT

Comfort: +5.7 °C, Extreme: –7.1 °C

Very compact (610 g, 12×20 cm pack size)

G 280 – 3-season all-rounder:

Insulation: 280 g/m² G-LOFT

Comfort: –11 °C

Durable Rip-Stop outer, breathable liner, draft collar, hood, anatomical foot section, and liner loops

G 200Q – Rectangular convertible to blanket:

Insulation: 200 g/m² G-LOFT

Comfort: –1.3 °C, Extreme: –16.9 °C

Inner cotton-blend lining, inside pocket, blanket mode

G 350 – Expedition-level warmth:

350 g/m² G-LOFT insulation

Comfort: –7 °C, Limit: –14 °C, Extreme: –35 °C

Lightweight with compact pack size ~24×29 cm

G 350X – High-performance expedition bag:

Similar insulation level to G 350 but with Shelltex Ultra outer shell—highly water-resistant and in eye-catching red.

Comfort: –13 °C

G 180 – Cutting-edge all-round design:

Incorporates ISO Mapping® for targeted insulation—an additional 50 g of G-LOFT in heat-loss zones.

Features: two-layer construction, Thermoflect, combinable, zipper heat strip, hood, anti-snag tape

3. Carinthia Survival Down 1000

Designed for extreme conditions:

Premium down insulation with H-chamber construction for full loft.

Features include a pre-shaped hood, front two-way zipper (ventilation), sleeves, and ability to walk while inside the bag.

Comes with compression and storage bags

Summary Table

ModelType / SeasonInsulationComfort TempSpecial FeaturesDefence 43-season militaryG-LOFT Plus–8.8 °C (F)Waterproof shell, double insulationG 90Lightweight summer90 g/m² G-LOFT+5.7 °CUltralight, compactG 2803-season trekking280 g/m² G-LOFT–11 °CDurable, draft collar, anatomical shapeG 200QConvertible blanket200 g/m² G-LOFT–1.3 °CZip-open to blanket, inside pocketG 350Cold-weather expedition350 g/m² G-LOFT–7 °CCompact, warmG 350XExpedition in wet zones350 g/m² G-LOFT–13 °CShelltex Ultra, nearly seamlessG 180All-round with techG-LOFT + mappedNot statedISO Mapping, Thermoflect, layeringSurvival Down 1000Extreme, polar-readyPremium downNot ratedConvertible, sleeves, hood, walking mode

User Insights from the Field

A Defence 4 user camping in –10 to –12 °C reported feeling chilly on the legs, despite using a liner and layered sleep setup .

Another user called the comfort and extreme ratings overstated, finding the bag barely adequate in temperatures of 0 to –5 °C—even though their bag is rated to –8.8 °C comfort and –15 °C limit .

A G 180 owner appreciated the bag but noted the absence of a thermal collar, which proved problematic in colder climates .

Final Thoughts

If you're choosing a Carinthia sleeping bag, here's a quick guide:

For summer/lightweight needs: G 90 or SOF 1.

For versatile 3-season use: G 280 or Defence 4.

For cold-weather/exploration: G 350 or G 350X.

For ultra-extreme conditions: Survival Down 1000.

Let me know if you'd like help picking based on your climate, activity, or preferences—happy to dive deeper!