emergency shelter/bag
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The Kestrel Bivi Bag
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http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rc...Tu7DM3PvOqORJETSDjaKgpw&bvm=bv.55123115,d.d2k
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I have a Highlander military survival bag that lives in my daysack. Just like the orange ones but in OG. It folds down to A4 size and about 1cm thick, sits down the back panel of my Munro bag.
looks promising
tried one of those - REALLY didn't work for me I was soaked by the morning,
Good to know, condensation will be a real issue in this I suppose.
Are you looking for something purely for emergency use or something more durable to have in you pack in case you fancy spending the night somewhere?
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You could go with the Kestrel bivvy coupled with one of these liners. Pushing the price up but the Reactor bags are quite good and pack very small. Not sure how big the Kestrel bag is, but presumably its smaller than British army one so should meet your size requirements...
Get a surplus USMSS goretex bivi bag instead - far superior and I got one from Amazon for about £25
something a bit more - don't stress it if you end up staying the night, I've used the blizzard bags before - work very well ans I spent the night in pretty good condition - one of the best things about them is if you use it and send it back they will re-vacuum seal it - but i plan to sleep out a bit too much for that...
I use the NATO Clear Survival Bag like this
http://www.meanandgreen.com/army/BC...uctFeed&gclid=COfewvGot7oCFTMctAodLBgA6QClear yes but its for emergency use only.
http://www.meanandgreen.com/army/BC...uctFeed&gclid=COfewvGot7oCFTMctAodLBgA6QClear yes but its for emergency use only.
have you used one - tried it once lasted about 3 hours woke shivering and soggy similar issues as the highlander one
really need something breathable
my bad - it was more the size and weight they tend to be that i was after - was wondering if there was any new tech out there
Yes and found the same with the orange one as well, Used on occasions before Bivi bags were cheaper to buy. The orange one mostly with plent of clothing and other times in a sleeping bag. Just got used to it and woke up and you sorted self out with a hot drink and a good breakfast. Now carry the Nato bag for pure emergency only or if just going out with the kit I am wearing and no bag
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If we're talking emergency bivvis or survival bags as a very last resort, as in life-or-death, then I sort of get it. IMHO all they do is keep the worst of the windchill off you for a limited period only, whatever the technological claims. Eventually the condensation and the heat loss are going to get the better of you. They're too often marketed as an alternative option for a comfy nights sleep (SOL website for example). If you've identified that you may need to get into something, out of the elements, then why not just carry your lightweight sleeping system.
