Adventure Medical Kits SOL Bivvy XL - Warmth, Waterproof & Wind Resistant Emergency Shelter - Bright Orange
Adventure Medical Kits
The Survive Outdoors Longer SOL Emergency Blanket is a compact, lightweight waterproof blanket designed to retain body heat in survival situations. Built from metalized polyethylene, this bright orange emergency blanket packs down small enough to stash in a pack, vehicle, or jacket pocket—making it an essential backup for hunters, backcountry enthusiasts, overlanders, and anyone venturing into uncertain conditions. When injury, mechanical failure, or unexpected weather forces an unplanned night out, this blanket can mean the difference between discomfort and genuine danger.
The metalized polyethylene construction reflects your body heat back to you while blocking wind and moisture, addressing the two primary threats to core temperature in the field. The bright orange color aids visibility if rescue is needed, doubling as a signaling tool. Despite its effectiveness, the blanket remains remarkably compact and weighs almost nothing—the kind of gear that costs little in pack space but could save your life.
Whether you're building out a vehicle emergency kit, rounding out a day pack, or assembling a dedicated survival pouch, the SOL Emergency Blanket delivers proven functionality at a price point that makes it easy to own multiples. It's not a replacement for proper layering and planning, but it's exactly the kind of lightweight insurance every serious outdoorsperson should carry.
Yes. The metalized polyethylene surface reflects your body heat back to you, reducing heat loss in survival situations. It's not a substitute for proper clothing and shelter, but it significantly improves your odds in an emergency by helping you retain core temperature.
Hunters staying late in the field, backcountry travelers, overlanders on remote routes, and anyone driving in winter conditions should carry an emergency blanket. It's especially valuable when mechanical trouble, injury, or unexpected weather could strand you overnight.
The SOL Emergency Blanket is extremely compact and lightweight, easily fitting into a jacket pocket, day pack, or vehicle emergency kit without noticeable weight or volume penalty.
The waterproof metalized polyethylene material resists moisture, though for maximum effectiveness you should keep it dry. Use it as a barrier between you and wet ground, or as a windproof layer over damp clothes to prevent further heat loss.