Brand: SOL

Category: Emergency & Survival

Recommended by Cora Hanson, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor — St. Paul, MN

Highlights: warm

The SOL Emergency Bivvy is an essential survival tool designed to provide warmth and protection in emergency situations. Lightweight and compact, it ensures you are prepared for unexpected outdoor challenges without adding bulk to your gear. 1. Weighs only 3.8 oz., making it an ultra-lightweight addition to your emergency kit. 2. Folds down to a size smaller than a 12 oz. soda can for easy portability. 3. Made from durable, weather-resistant material to shield against wind and moisture. 4. Includes a rescue whistle for signaling help in critical situations. 5. Comes with a tinder cord for starting fires, enhancing your survival capabilities. 6. Bright orange color for high visibility in emergency scenarios. 7. Designed for one-person use, providing adequate space for comfort and warmth. The SOL Emergency Bivvy is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and campers who want to be prepared for unexpected weather changes or emergencies. It performs best in wilderness environments where conditions can quickly turn harsh, such as during sudden storms or when lost in the woods. This bivvy is perfect for individuals of all skill levels, from novice campers to seasoned adventurers, ensuring safety and warmth during outdoor excursions year-round.

Price: $25.5

Who it's for: Hikers and fast-and-light adventurers who want a minimal-weight safety net for unexpected nights out or sudden bad weather. It suits lower-risk outings where a full sleep system isn't carried but some emergency protection is warranted.
What people are saying: Hosts consistently recommend it as a must-carry emergency item, praising its tiny packed size (smaller than a soda can) and low weight (3.8 oz). It is framed as a weather shield and warmth supplement rather than a standalone sleep system — layering with insulated clothing or a sleeping bag is advised.
Worth noting: Notes position this as an emergency backup, not a primary shelter, so expectations should be set accordingly. One host flags it specifically for "low risk" outings, suggesting it may not be sufficient for high-exposure or high-consequence situations.

Cora Hanson's review

If there's ever the chance you might be stuck in the elements during inclement weather, I always recommend bringing along an emergency bivvy just in case. This bivvy packs down to smaller than a soda can and only weighs 3.8 oz, which is completely worth the pack space in my opinion.

Recommended by Cora Hanson, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor

Frequently asked questions

Who is the SOL Emergency Bivvy with Rescue Whistle and Tinder Cord for?

Hikers and fast-and-light adventurers who want a minimal-weight safety net for unexpected nights out or sudden bad weather. It suits lower-risk outings where a full sleep system isn't carried but some emergency protection is warranted.

What do experts say about the SOL Emergency Bivvy with Rescue Whistle and Tinder Cord?

Hosts consistently recommend it as a must-carry emergency item, praising its tiny packed size (smaller than a soda can) and low weight (3.8 oz). It is framed as a weather shield and warmth supplement rather than a standalone sleep system — layering with insulated clothing or a sleeping bag is advised.

What should you know before buying the SOL Emergency Bivvy with Rescue Whistle and Tinder Cord?

Notes position this as an emergency backup, not a primary shelter, so expectations should be set accordingly. One host flags it specifically for "low risk" outings, suggesting it may not be sufficient for high-exposure or high-consequence situations.

What does Cora Hanson say about the SOL Emergency Bivvy with Rescue Whistle and Tinder Cord?

Why does Cora Hanson recommend SOL?

Cora Hanson recommends the SOL SOL Emergency Bivvy with Rescue Whistle and Tinder Cord for emergency & survival. If there's ever the chance you might be stuck in the elements during inclement weather, I always recommend bringing along an emergency bivvy just in case. This bivvy packs down to smaller than a soda can and only weighs 3.8 oz, which is completely worth the pack space in my opinion.

Is the SOL Emergency Bivvy with Rescue Whistle and Tinder Cord a good emergency & survival?

Yes — Cora Hanson recommends the SOL Emergency Bivvy with Rescue Whistle and Tinder Cord by SOL as their emergency & survival pick. If there's ever the chance you might be stuck in the elements during inclement weather, I always recommend bringing along an emergency bivvy just in case. This bivvy packs down to smaller than a soda can and only weighs 3.8 oz, which is completely worth the pack space in my opinion.

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SOL Emergency Bivvy with Rescue Whistle and Tinder Cord

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Who it's for: Hikers and fast-and-light adventurers who want a minimal-weight safety net for unexpected nights out or sudden bad weather. It suits lower-risk outings where a full sleep system isn't carried but some emergency protection is warranted.
What other hosts are saying: Hosts consistently recommend it as a must-carry emergency item, praising its tiny packed size (smaller than a soda can) and low weight (3.8 oz). It is framed as a weather shield and warmth supplement rather than a standalone sleep system — layering with insulated clothing or a sleeping bag is advised.
Worth noting: Notes position this as an emergency backup, not a primary shelter, so expectations should be set accordingly. One host flags it specifically for "low risk" outings, suggesting it may not be sufficient for high-exposure or high-consequence situations.

SOL Emergency Bivvy with Rescue Whistle and Tinder Cord

Who it's for: Hikers and fast-and-light adventurers who want a minimal-weight safety net for unexpected nights out or sudden bad weather. It suits lower-risk outings where a full sleep system isn't carried but some emergency protection is warranted.
What other hosts are saying: Hosts consistently recommend it as a must-carry emergency item, praising its tiny packed size (smaller than a soda can) and low weight (3.8 oz). It is framed as a weather shield and warmth supplement rather than a standalone sleep system — layering with insulated clothing or a sleeping bag is advised.
Worth noting: Notes position this as an emergency backup, not a primary shelter, so expectations should be set accordingly. One host flags it specifically for "low risk" outings, suggesting it may not be sufficient for high-exposure or high-consequence situations.

Purchasing through this link directly supports Cora

What other hosts are saying

5 experts recommend the SOL Emergency Bivvy with Rescue Whistle and Tinder Cord.

Mercedes Siegle-Gaither, Professional Trail and Ultra Runner

Required bivys mean business.

Recommended in Mandatory + Crewing Gear

Clara Maynard, AMGA Apprentice Rock/Alpine Guide & Wilderness Medicine Instructor

Good for some assurance on low risk light and fast adventures

Recommended in First Aid & Emergency Equipment

Hunter Macy, Founder @ Rendezvu

Gotta have it!

Recommended in Canyons 100

Jarrod Blundy, Founder/Guide at Onward Mountain Guides

Paired with puffy pants and coat, or a sleeping bag, this will protect you from the weather and help keep you warm on an unexpected night out.

Recommended in Winter Hiking Kit

SOL Emergency Bivvy with Rescue Whistle and Tinder Cord

Purchasing through this link directly supports Cora

Who it's for: Hikers and fast-and-light adventurers who want a minimal-weight safety net for unexpected nights out or sudden bad weather. It suits lower-risk outings where a full sleep system isn't carried but some emergency protection is warranted.
What other hosts are saying: Hosts consistently recommend it as a must-carry emergency item, praising its tiny packed size (smaller than a soda can) and low weight (3.8 oz). It is framed as a weather shield and warmth supplement rather than a standalone sleep system — layering with insulated clothing or a sleeping bag is advised.
Worth noting: Notes position this as an emergency backup, not a primary shelter, so expectations should be set accordingly. One host flags it specifically for "low risk" outings, suggesting it may not be sufficient for high-exposure or high-consequence situations.

SOL Emergency Bivvy with Rescue Whistle and Tinder Cord

Who it's for: Hikers and fast-and-light adventurers who want a minimal-weight safety net for unexpected nights out or sudden bad weather. It suits lower-risk outings where a full sleep system isn't carried but some emergency protection is warranted.
What other hosts are saying: Hosts consistently recommend it as a must-carry emergency item, praising its tiny packed size (smaller than a soda can) and low weight (3.8 oz). It is framed as a weather shield and warmth supplement rather than a standalone sleep system — layering with insulated clothing or a sleeping bag is advised.
Worth noting: Notes position this as an emergency backup, not a primary shelter, so expectations should be set accordingly. One host flags it specifically for "low risk" outings, suggesting it may not be sufficient for high-exposure or high-consequence situations.

Purchasing through this link directly supports Cora