Shelter

Group shelters are windproof bags designed for use by anyone undertaking outdoor activities: paddling, walking, climbing etc. exposed to the elements. They are not completely waterproof but they are windproof (NB a completely waterproof shelter is not necessarily desirable as it will cause considerable condensation). A Group Shelter can be quickly pulled over the heads of the group when they are sitting in a huddle on their rucksacks and pull right down to the ground. It quickly provides warmth in the most hostile of conditions and can be used for anything from simple lunch stops to more serious situations. Emergency Situation A storm shelter could be a life saver in an emergency situation. If you or one of your group could not walk, the first priority is to remove the casualty from the harsh external environment, especially if wet or windy. That way you will protect the casualty from getting any wetter, and cooling by convection will stop immediately, thus stopping or slowing the onset of hypothermia. Perhaps first aid needs to be administered or you need to call for and wait for help to arrive, but it’s clear that keeping as dry as possible is key to preventing heat loss. Having company for the casualty, as opposed to being stuck into a single person survival bag, can also be great for morale as well as providing heat from everyone in the shelter.