Budget
Decathlon Forclaz MT500 5 °C sleeping bag
Synthetic fill, comfort 5 °C, limit 0 °C, ~1,050–1,200 g (size L)
≈ €60–80
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Emergency heating, blankets and sleeping bags
Synthetic insulation keeps its warmth when damp. Down is lighter but loses warmth when wet. Reflective bivvies are for emergencies; sleeping bags are for nights.
Reviewed 19 October 2026. No sponsored placements; some links on this page are affiliate links.
1Sleeping bag
On 3 of 12 official emergency lists: ARC, SE, DE
Mid
Snugpak Softie / Basecamp series
Synthetic fill, made in the UK
≈ €90–150
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Premium
Rab Ascent 500 (down)
500 g 650-fill hydrophobic duck down, comfort 1 °C, limit −5 °C
≈ €250–350
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2Emergency blanket / bivvy
On 1 of 12 official emergency lists: ARC
Budget
SOL Emergency Bivvy
Reflective, reusable bag
≈ €15–20
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Mid
SOL Escape Bivvy
Breathable reflective fabric
≈ €60–85
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Premium
Blizzard Survival Bag
Reflexcell layers, 8 tog, waterproof and windproof
≈ €35–45
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3Earplugs and sleep mask
Our addition: not on the official lists
Budget
Ohropax Classic (wax) / Soft (foam)
Proven earplugs
≈ €5
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Pick
Manta Sleep Sleep Mask
Contoured, full blackout
≈ €30–35
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4Blankets and warm clothing
On 6 of 12 official emergency lists: NL, FR, DK, FI, ARC, SE
Budget
Klippan Wool throw
Lambswool, 130 × 180 cm
≈ €65–100
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Mid
Steiner1888 Wool blanket
Merino or mountain-sheep wool, made in Austria, 145–150 × 190 cm
≈ €140–280 (by size)
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Premium
Snugpak Jungle Blanket
Synthetic insulated blanket, 193 × 163 cm, ~700 g, stays warm when damp, packs to ~15 × 15 cm
≈ €35–60
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5Hat and gloves
On 1 of 12 official emergency lists: DE
Budget
Decathlon MT500 merino hat + MT500 merino liner gloves
Merino wool hat and liner gloves
≈ €25–35
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Pick
Smartwool Merino beanie + liner gloves
Merino wool, warm when damp
≈ €50–60
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6Merino base layers
On 1 of 12 official emergency lists: SEBudget
Decathlon Forclaz merino base layer (top + leggings)
Merino blend
≈ €50–70
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Mid
Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino (top + bottom)
Midweight merino
≈ €150–180
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Premium
Woolpower Crewneck + Long Johns 200/400
Terry-knit wool, very warm, made in Sweden
≈ €180–250
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7Alternative heater (no mains power needed)
On 2 of 12 official emergency lists: SE, NOBudget
Zibro RC 32 (wick)
3.2 kW wick heater, battery ignition (4×C), shut-off when bumped or tipped
≈ €180–230 Kerosene; ignition on 4×C batteries
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Premium
Toyotomi RSX-2300 (wick)
2.25 kW wick heater, maintenance-free spark ignition, triple shut-off, ~18 h per tank
≈ €250–350 Kerosene; spark ignition
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Pick (US)
Mr. Heater Portable Buddy
Indoor-rated propane heater with oxygen-depletion sensor and tip-over shut-off
≈ $100–130 Propane
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