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Show NEW SLKKPINO HAG ADOPTED FOR AIIMV USE. A sleeping bag with decidedly novel and useful features has been adopted recently by tho United States Stat-es Army upon the recommendation It Is said of tho general commanding command-ing tho forces along tho Mexican border. Tho bag was designed and is made in Los Angeles, Calif. It Is constructed of water-proofed material ma-terial in two different weights, adapted ad-apted for different climatic conditions. condi-tions. Though tho model for nrmy uso wolghs only 3 lb., it affords complete com-plete protection to tho sleeper. Tho faco Ib protected by mosquito netting net-ting attached to a hood or nwntng held In placo by n small rattan bow. A felt par, 1 Inch thick contained In n long pocket, sorves as a mattress from tho sleepers shoulders to well below tho hip lino. Thoro aro small pockets for a revolver, watch, flash light, medicines, otc. Tho hag Is wai'hable, and packs easily into a knapsack. Popular Mechanics. |