>>679042 The SOL escape bivvy is very packable and lightweight and its better then those mylar emergency blankets.
If you have a sleeping pad and a blanket or bag to put over for Insulation you can go down to really cold temps.
I saw a guy on youtube in Minnesota testing it out. We all know that it gets really cold there and his vids shows that it does work.
Right now I do have a tarp but I need two tree's to set it up. I need a better more lighter tarp that does not need two tree's, but can also use a couple small poles or sticks.
The SOL bivvy is not a high end piece of gear, they are like 50 bucks on amazon and I can get them for 30 at another place but they are the smallest and lightest emergency bivvy for tossing in a bag. The mylar ones are like a one time use item.
But the thermal bivvy can be used over and over.
If you know a better bivvy that is just as small and just as light I would be glad to buy that and check it out.
But right now I am looking for a Tarp.
