Bivy Emergency Sleeping Bag Lightweight and Compact Survival Gear Better Thermal Protection Than a Mylar Space Emergency Blanket
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In my car, I always have 2 of these available in case of an emergency in the winter. In the winter of 1978, I had the opportunity to learn more about the topic as a Mt Washington Search and Rescue member I was a volunteer rescuer in New Hampshire when I located four people experiencing great difficulty along the south eastern ridge of Mount The helicopter I requested was on a 2-way radio. A ferocious snow storm was expected within 10 minutes, so the helicopter was able to fly away just in time. also had two Bivy bags, one for 30 below zero and one for -20 below zero. Putting one bivy bag to the outside of my sleeping bag and one to the inside is what I do. 4 days of storms lasted for me during that time. With a -23 degree drop in temperature I was comfortable even with the tops of both Bivy bags pulled over my head when it was 80 below zero F for 24 hours. My feet were covered in snow beneath the limbs of a Spruce tree as I tried to keep the snow from Once the winds died, I climbed out of the cabin with an emergency aviation radio beacon, and turned it on. I was picked up by a helicopter 45 minutes later. In case of an emergency during the winter months, I always keep a winter sleeping bag and a pair of these Bivy bags in the car. Back in 1978, I learned a valuable lesson at the base of the south eastern slope of Mount Washington in New Hampshire.
There is a potential for condensation, but when one of these temperatures is below 30 degrees F or 0 degrees C, there is no condensation to be formed. This bag can be wrapped around your head and around your face while keeping a breathing hole open, so you are not breathing into it. You will not experience condensation if you cover yourself and keep a breathing hole open.
The bag is provided with the product, so you can roll it up and put it back in it. Roll up the Bivy bag tightly, fold it in half, and place it back in its bag once it has been rolled up.
Yes, the bag is lined with Mylar. The inside is shiny. This comes from the reflective panel on the space suits that astronauts use in space to reflect body heat back to them.
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Obviously, I bought ten of them as a donation to the homeless living on the streets. The bottom line is that I hope it will do what it says, because my heart broke in Buffalo when we found a woman sleeping (naked) on the cold, wet ground under the SKYWAY Having no protection from the weather Not even a corner or wall could have sheltered her from the sun. Her blankets were covering her for about ten blankets when she was out in the open under a gigantic bridge. In the middle of all the garbage scattered about and large puddles of water, her mattress was just lying on the wet ground. A couch that was used by another homeless individual was located about 10 feet away from her. In 2020, we went out to celebrate New Year's Eve. The fact that I couldn't give her a roof over her head and a place to live broke my heart The four walls of the house.
It is not commonly known that helicopters have heat infrared scopes and use them to locate people as they fly over neighborhoods and especially in the woods. The blankets and sleeping bags they use to detect human heat block 90% of your You can even cover it up with dirt or sand to make it work even better! This could save your life when you don't have any other way to stay warm. It was freezing cold and wet when I was in it, so I wish I could have something like this now The safety blankets and this cushion mean I don't have to worry about it right now. If I need to use them, I hope to have them on hand.
The size and thickness of an insect. It would be wonderful if I didn't need to use it anytime.
EDC bags can be carried in it without any issue. If you are jogging on the road and come across an accident, you could keep this in your car for shock victims.
You could possibly save your life using this bivy if you are ever You can keep one in the trunk or backpack of your vehicle. This bag is perfect for bug out bags.
The same reason is true for the other friend who bought it for me, namely because "Bivy" is sort of an inside joke and also she can keep it in her emergency bag. An envelope. While it was inexpensive and I liked that it served multiple needs as well as a whistle, unfortunately it did not seem like it would last long or withstand much turbulent weather conditions.
It is easy to carry in my car kit because it is small, light, and portable. Any person I speak with about emergency preparedness would benefit from looking at this. As well as the seller, I enjoyed my interactions. You did a great.
To be prepared in the winter or even late Autumn, you should wear layers over your clothing in the first place. If you get caught in severe weather and must stay warm, this bag will reflect your own body heat back to you, keeping you warm and.