- Lightweight 3.8oz
- 84″ x 36″
- + SilNylon Stuff Sack
- Waterproof
- Windproof
Product Description
Adventure Medical Kits were created for those who happen to be in a remote area with emergency requirements. These medical kits are easily accessible, lightweight and convenient to carry. The Adventure Medical Kits go beyond the typical blisters and band-aid bleeding. The Adventure Medical Kits have adapted the latest emergency medicine practices to outdoor environments. A popular “must-have” kit is the Adventure Medical Kits – UltraLight/Watertight .9 Medical First… More >>
Adventure Medical Kits Heatsheets Emergency Bivvy
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#1 by Michael E. Califfsr on May 7, 2010 - 12:32 am
I got this as an addition to my day hiking kit, in case something happens and I need to stay out over night. Will fit just perfect in my daypack.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Donald S on May 7, 2010 - 2:49 am
This is a good emergency Kit but I do not thnki it is all that reuseable. So if you are looking for a one time use thing this rocks if you think you are buying a small sleeping bag this is not it.
Rating: 3 / 5
#3 by M. Ross on May 7, 2010 - 4:06 am
This is one of those things that your emergency kit – whether in your car, for camping, or backpacking – should not be without. It is lightweight but effective and packs down incredibly small, about the size of a 4 fluid ounce bottle. The bivvy sack comes in it’s own small bag with a drawstring and there is still room inside to include additional small emergency supplies. It is so light and so inexpensive, there really isn’t a good reason not to have one of these as an emergency backup shelter. It is especially good for dayhikes, where you don’t want to pack a lot; there is ALWAYS a possibility of a dayhike going wrong when you hike far and are remote (getting lost or injured) and if you absolutely have to spend the night when you didn’t expect to, you’ll be glad you tossed this little guy in the pack.
While the material is reasonably strong, it can still be torn by shoes, keys, and other sharp objects, greatly reducing its effectiveness as a survival shelter. This is something that you have to climb into and there is only room for one, so take that into account if you are seeking to provide emergency shelter provisions for more than one. I personally feel this is superior to other emergency blankets as it is basically a tube rather than a sheet, and the material seems more durable than others I have looked at.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Wulfstan on May 7, 2010 - 4:07 am
This is hwaaaay better than those thin “survival blankets” (altho those have a purpose, too, they are so cheap and thin, you can carry one in your purse/briefcase/jacket pocket for potential non-outdoor survival sitreps). It’s much warmer, and quite a bit tougher. It’s light and easily packable. It should be part of your real outdoor survival kit, along with something tarp-like …perhaps even one of those cheapo survival blankets? But even better is a “space blanket”. A real “space blanket” and one of these and you’re set.
Now, that being said, it’s hardly for daily use. It’s what you carry when you don’t expect to need a sleeping bag.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by justapacking on May 7, 2010 - 6:16 am
Will disintegrate if stored in the heat.. I’ve tried a few of these as they work great for back packing lite.. but they just don’t last very long in the Arizona heat.
Rating: 4 / 5