Emergency Poncho

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Description

The Arva Emergency Poncho is a hooded emergency poncho from Arva, the French avalanche-safety brand. It works like a double-sided emergency blanket, red outside and silver inside, but you wear it, so your hands stay free to walk, work a stove or help someone else.

What it covers

The weather that turns on you: a cold snap on an exposed Tasmanian plateau, rain that sets in on a long day in the Victorian and NSW high country, or snow on a ski tour that runs late. Pull the Emergency Poncho on and the silver side reflects 90% of your body heat back to you, while the waterproof film and the hood keep rain and snow off your head and body.

The outer is bright red for a reason. If you need to be found, it makes you clearly visible to search and rescue.

Wearing it both ways

To hold warmth: wear it shiny side in, towards you.
To keep heat off: wear it shiny side out, where it reflects the sun's rays away and lets your own heat escape.

Keep it clear of glowing-hot materials, and do not use it during a thunderstorm.

Weight and packed size

80 g, and very compact: a poncho that measures 120 x 100 cm opened out disappears into the bottom of a day pack. It is thick enough to use again rather than being a one-off, so after an outing you can fold it up and put it back in the kit.

We stock the Emergency Poncho because a wearable layer earns its place over a blanket whenever you still have to move, and at 80 g it is an easy addition to any pack.

Specifications

Weight

80 g
Size Range

120 x 100 cm

Sizing Guide

Additional Information

Reflects 90% of your body heat with the silver side in
Built-in hood, waterproof film keeps rain and snow off
Bright red outer, clearly visible to search and rescue
Reusable: thick enough for repeated use
Reversible: silver side out to keep the sun's heat off
80 g, 120 x 100 cm, packs very small
Not for use in a thunderstorm or near glowing-hot materials

FAQ's

How much does the Arva Emergency Poncho weigh?
The Arva Emergency Poncho weighs 80 g and packs very small, so it sits in the bottom of a day pack until the weather turns.

Does the Arva Emergency Poncho have a hood?
Yes. The Arva Emergency Poncho has a built-in hood, so it keeps rain and snow off your head as well as your body.

Is the Arva Emergency Poncho reusable?
Yes. The Arva Emergency Poncho is made thick enough to withstand repeated use, so it can go back in your kit after an outing rather than being thrown away.

Which way round should the Arva Emergency Poncho be worn?
Wear the Arva Emergency Poncho silver side in to hold your warmth, since it reflects 90% of your body heat. Wear it silver side out to reflect the sun's rays and let heat escape.

How big is the Arva Emergency Poncho?
The Arva Emergency Poncho measures 120 x 100 cm opened out, and it folds down very small for carrying in a pack.

Why is the Arva Emergency Poncho red?
The Arva Emergency Poncho has a red outer so the person wearing it is clearly visible to search and rescue, while the silver inner side reflects body heat.