Emergency Survival Sleeping Bags

A survival bag is a full sized waterproof bag that can be used when venturing into the outdoors like up mountains, into the wilderness or any remote areas such as those you would visit when camping. The reason that you have a compact survival emergency sleeping bag is to prevent the threat of someone getting hypothermia from exposure.

It is recommended that you take a survival bag like the Blizzard on any camping trip or outdoor trip you take it really could save you in the time of an emergency. The blizzard survival bag can be re-used multiple times without losing the benefits/performance. The bag is waterproof and windproof and has a warmth rating of 8 togs.

Blizzard Reflexcell Thermal Protection Material

The material used in the blizzard survival bag is a unique material by blizzard called Reflexcell. This material has many great advantages over current thermal protection materials and it will block heat loss from the body more effectively than other emergency products.

The Reflexcell material is waterproof and windproof so no worries of water getting through or cold getting in. The material also has a metal coating which reflects the heat back into the bag blocking any heat loss by radiation, a cellular construction also aids in trapping in the warm air.

Another great plus point of the blizzard emergency survival sleeping bag is that it is elasticated which means any space is minimised and the material gets drawn close to the body, the effect is that the body is heated up allot quicker due to the minimisation of cold spaces and heat loss from convection.

Blizzard Survival Tube

There are also a few additions or variations of the blizzard survival bag. One of which is called the blizzard survival tube, this is a double sleeping bag that can be used for 2 people. This bag has a draw cord at both ends giving the users the option to go side by side or even head to toe.

Another addition for the survival bags is the blizzard pouch which is made to hold the blizzard survival bag once packed away. Please note the pouch is not for use with the 2 man tube. One great tip is to used a vacuum cleaner when packing away your survival bag to get it compressed as much as possible.

Other blizzard products are a blizzard survival jacket in normal and in military spec options. Also available are blizzard survival blankets and single layer foil blankets like the popular space blankets.

Summary of Survival Sleeping Bags

The blizzard survival bag has many additional and useful features over other survival bags making it a top choice for on any outdoor trips. The quality of this product is very good and it can be used over and over.

Berghaus Big Wall Bivi Bag

This bivi bag gives great waterproof protection and has been tested in the worst weather conditions to ensure the bivi bag has great protection and comfort.

The bag is lightweight at about 1035 grams and is also breathable. You would be able to fit the bag nicely into most rucksacks.

Upon review of the Berghaus bivi bag, one feature we liked was the small window you are able to look out once you are all snug and cosy in the bag. You can lie in comfort and warmth staring up at the starry night knowing that you will be protected from any rainfall that will come your way.

The big wall bivi bag is a cool thing for even casual campers who are on large treks and do not have the space to carry a full sized tent around. We also reviewed another option in the hennessy hammock for people who like to be closer to nature and not use a camping tent.

A Closer Look at Berghaus Bivi Bags

The bag is made from Goretex. The bottom half of the bivi bag is much like any other sleeping bag but it also has a permaloft insulating layer. The top half of the sleeping bag is non insulated and just has a single skin of gortex. Due to this single skin on the top layer with no insulation you may want to have an additional inner bag or thermal wear in colder conditions.

Both the top and bottom of the Berghaus big wall bivi bag have kevlar with a ceramic coating which is both breathable and waterproof.

The 2 sections of the sleeping bag can also be detached which is neat if you need to attend to the call of nature as they say in the middle of the night. At least your top half will still be kept warm and snug.

Our Summary

Anyone looking for a durable, comfortable and water resistant bivi bag that gives good breath ability even when all zipped up then check out the Berghuas big wall bivi bag.

The Selk Bag pretty funky, as you can see from the images it’s quite a bit different from a traditional sleeping bag as you actually wear the Selk’Bag! Due to this unique feature you get a great deal of mobility and it’s also very comfortable. Hey you will be able to get up and leg it from any grizzlies you encounter on your camping trip!

A Closer Look at the Selk Bag

The Selk bag has a lot of ties and adjustment belts which makes for a very snug fit if required. Also there are various layers and inserts which will enable that you get a very comfortable sleep even on the hardest of surfaces.

Here are some vital statistics for the Selk’bag:

• Small/Medium/Large/Extra Large Sizes available
• Weight: 1950 GSM
• Polyester hollow fibre bonded filling
• The Shell and Lining is nylon 210T/ 70 Deniers

Selk’Bag Seasonal Specifications

The Selk Bag is available in not just one type but 3 different types depending on your requirements. You see the selk bag is not just a great camping and outdoors sleeping bag but you can also use one of these for just lazing about at home on the sofa in front of the tv, pretty neat.

The Selk Bag One

This is the most popular and is the model most likely suited to using around the house maybe on a chilly evening. The selk bag 1 is also ideal for use on summer camping trips where you will not be encountering extreme cold temperatures. So for any couch potatoes out there you can get this fetching model in a yellow, army green, light blue, dark red or brown color quite a choice.

The Selk Bag Two

The Selk’Bag two is lighter in weight than the selk bag one and is better for more extreme temperature conditions by a few degrees. This model is also more comfortable and would be a good option for the frequent camper who likes a nice comfy sleeping bag.

The Selk Bag Three

This is the best quality of the selk bag range. Have complete comfort and sleep in style with the selk bag 3 as this baby had white duck down and feather lining. The lightweight sleeping bag combined with the great comfort of the natural down material will make you sleep like a baby for sure. Heck you probably won’t want to get up in the morning though so beware.

Summary of the Selk Bag Sleeping Bag

We at get camping think these sleeping bags are a great thing to use in any camping trip or even for a chill out at home. The selk bag is funky, well made and very comfortable and with the range of colors and models you should find something to suit your taste. The selk bag also makes a great present for anyone, who would complain at getting a selk bag they are just so cool.

Marmot Recycled Sleeping Bag

The Marmot EcoPro bags are made from recycled old fabric and plastic bottles would you believe it. Using high tech upcycle materials Marmot have pulled it out the bag so to speak and produced a great sleeping bag. The shell of the bag is made from 100% recycled materials and the insulation is 80% recycled.

Marmot EcoPro Sleeping Bag Features

• A hood drawcord with effective positioning
• Trapezoid foot box giving greater foot room
• Stash pocket
• 2 hang loops on outside of foot box enabling you to hang the bag out
• zipper guards

The bags are also made from wave construction which is an overlapping of shingle and blanket throughout the bag saving weight and giving an effective bag which will ensure you are warm and dry in the wettest of conditions.

Summary of the Marmot EcoPro Range

The bags have been available since February 2008 and come in various models such as the Marmot EcoPro 15 and Marmot EcoPro 30. Upon review of the sleeping bags you can see the great quality of the bags. The Marmot EcoPro sleeping bag is a good choice for camping trips.

The bozeman pro 90 is arc shaped and comes with a built in footbox, it is a nice comfortable shell and should stand the test of time well due to its good durability. It is made from a durable pertex quantum edurance ripstop material and to help the quilt breath the pro 90 has a pertex quantum taffeta lining. Between the shell and the lining is also a layer of polarguard delta insulation which will keep you snug into the chilly night.

Please note its stated on bozeman mountain works website that some care should be taken to not over compress any of the insulating material as this can damage and reduce how the pro 90 quilt will retain its heat.

The quilt comes in a charcoal gray color and two different sizes – regular or long. Retail prices will be around the $220 range.