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Emergency Survival Sleeping Bag For Preppers

November 15, 2017 By ParkerMama

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An emergency survival sleeping bag, like the S.O.L. Survive Outdoors Longer Emergency Bivvy  provides protection in any emergency and in any weather.  Pull out your portable survival shelter in your car while you are waiting for help to arrive.  Whether you bug in or bug out, an emergency survival sleeping bag and portable shelter needs to be part of your family’s emergency kits.

PRO TIP: Combine an emergency survival sleeping bag with a *this post contains affiliate links light weight sleeping bag pad to prevent the cold from the ground from leeching in.  The egg carton construction of this pad will also work to trap warm air close to your body.

Emergency Survival Sleeping Bag

Emergency Survival Sleeping Bags Improve Your Odds Of Survival In Outdoor Emergencies

Forced to spend an unexpected night or two outdoors after an emergency?  The S.O.L. Emergency Bivvy provides protection from rain, wind and snow with it’s unique mummy shaped design, that reflects 90% of your body heat back to you. Because the bivvy has a zipper, you can use it to add a bit of ventilation if things get too hot in there.     It’s also a bright orange to help any rescuers find you easily.

The Difference Between An Emergency Survival Sleeping Bag And A Mylar Blanket.

If you’ve ever used a mylar blanket, you know how loud and prone to tearing they are.  Add a bit of wind and you spend your time trying to keep it from flapping and flying away.  Unlike a mylar blanket, a bivvy is reusable too.

Emergency Portable Survival Shelters

Perfect For You Vehicle Emergency Kit

If, like me, you live in a cold weather state, but don’t have a lot of room in your car for a big emergency vehicle kit, an emergency survival sleeping bag is just what you are looking for.  Instead of having a traditional sleeping bag or bulky blanket, snuggle into your bivvy to stay warm until help arrives.

Survive a Winter Power Outage

Staying warm during winter power outages can be a challenge, that even traditional sleeping bags can’t handle.  An emergency survival sleeping bag, added to your traditional sleeping bag will keep you safe until the power comes back on.

72 Hour Kit Checklist and Supplies

Light weight.  Compact.  Affordable.  A necessity for  your 72 Hour Kit and Bug Out Bag supplies.

Looking for other ideas to complete your 72 Hour Kits and increase your family’s preparedness levels?   You’ll want to take a look at our 72 Hour Kit Checklist and Supplies post.

Filed Under: Beginning Prepping, Survival Gear Tagged With: 72 Hour Kit Supplies Checklist, bivvy, emergency vehicle kit, mylar blanket, portable shelter, preppers, survival shelter, survive a winter power outage, ultra light gear

About ParkerMama

Tammy is a mom to 6 wonderful kids, including Parker, who came with an extra chromosome! She is passionate about special needs advocacy, living within her means, and preparing for an uncertain future. Tammy's main blog is Praying For Parker. Make sure to visit her there as well!

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