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Emergency Bothy Bag, 2 to 3 Person

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Shelter & Security

Emergency Bothy Bag, 2 to 3 Person

Hi-vis orange group shelter for two or three people with a window and breathing hole
£18.99 + £10.00 delivery
Delivery is charged per product because each item ships directly from its supplier, so items can arrive separately. Estimated delivery 2-4 working days. Tracked.

A bothy bag is a lightweight emergency shelter you sit inside with a few people, using body heat to stay warm. This 142 x 47 x 92 cm version is made of a waterproof, windproof AB-TEX fabric in high-visibility orange, with a clear PVC window and breathing hole.

It packs to 10 x 22 cm in a stuff sack. It is suited to hillwalking and group emergencies and can also be a spare shelter in a car.

Key features

  • Fits 2 to 3 people
  • Waterproof and windproof
  • High-vis orange
  • Clear window and breathing hole
  • Draw cord and stuff sack
  • Packs to 10 x 22 cm

How to use it

You pull the bothy bag over yourself and 1 or 2 companions and sit inside together, using body heat and shelter from wind and rain.

  1. Pick a spot out of the wind and away from hazards such as rockfall or loose branches.
  2. Take the bag out of its stuff sack and open it fully.
  3. Sit down together, sitting on your packs or a mat to stay off the cold ground.
  4. Pull the bag over everyone, with the drawcord closed loosely around the group.
  5. Tuck the bottom edge under your feet and bottoms to cut draughts.
  6. Use the window to look out and the breathing hole to keep fresh air coming in.
Tips
  • Keep it within reach in the top of your pack so it is quick to get out.
  • The orange colour helps rescuers spot you.
  • Share body heat, and keep eating and drinking if you can.
Safety and limits
  • Never use a stove, flame or heater inside it. Fire and carbon monoxide risks are serious.
  • Keep the breathing hole clear and open, and do not seal the bag.
  • It is an emergency shelter; call for help if someone is cold, ill or injured.
Please note
  • A shelter from wind and rain, not a heated shelter
  • Keep ventilation; condensation builds up
  • Not a replacement for a tent in planned camping
Also in our kits: Tier 1: Total Survival Pack

Specifications

Size142 x 47 x 92 cm
Packed size10 x 22 cm
Weight340 to 500 g (page differs)
MaterialWaterproof windproof AB-TEX fabric

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