Gear

I recently got one of these: http://www.survivawear.com/product/surviva-jak/waterproof-vacuum-pack

I reckon this is a top product for anyone who is into adventure racing/mountain marathons: why carry a rubbish blanket when you can have one of these? 

Has anyone else tried one/ seen these yet?  I think they are new....

This looks like a good idea.  I carry a blanket with me but having seen the video it looks like it might be a good replacement. 

The Blizzard is quite a bit bulkier (about VHS casette size, if you can remember what they were) and heavier, but then again it is about equivalent to a 2-3 season sleeping bag for warmth, as opposed to a piece of baking foil.  If you want to have a real chance against hypothermia it'll be much better.

We take Blizzards ski touring.  Rather than a survival bag in the UK I prefer a bothy bag, which can double as a last-ditch bag if needs be but gives something that's actually handy outside of an emergency.

Pete.

I've reviewed a similar item on pg 3 of this thread. The sleeves on the product you show could be a good idea... but I'd wory about the front closure blowing open/ ripping apart. The poncho is quite a fail-safe design and (I believe) a fair bit cheaper.

Blizzard products are a big step up in both performance and cost as far as I can tell. I think they're a great idea but not necessarily targetting the same end of the market.

John

I have a Lifesystems thermal bag but it weighs 85 grams I suspect for the UK  I might stick with it given the comments above.

David

PS: did I do the link correctly to the Lifesystem 

I got trail magazine this month and the Surviva Jak was a best buy.

 I think I will get one to see.