Weighing in at a scant 19.3 ounces, the Ski Rescue Tarp ($375) by HYPERLITE Mountain Gear was developed with testing executed by American Mountain Information Affiliation members. It’s main use is getting injured backcountry skiers out of hazard however can double as a protecting floor cowl or a shelter in an emergency state of affairs.
HYPERLITE selected ALUULA Durlyte cloth for its building which options the identical materials properties as a ski base. When framed up with skis, the tarp will be made into improvised gurney that glides throughout snow to evacuate an injured skier from the backcountry to hunt medical consideration.
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The Ski Rescue Tarp, developed with testing executed by American Mountain Information Affiliation members, is a light-weight, sturdy, and reusable piece of security gear that aids in getting injured backcountry skiers out of hazard and to places the place they will obtain medical consideration. Primarily designed for backcountry skiers needing dependable, compact emergency gear, it’s additionally ultimate for anybody venturing into distant, snowy situations. The Ski Rescue Tarp can function a protecting floor cowl or a shelter from the weather, providing peace of thoughts and multi-use practicality.
- MaterialALUULA Durlyte, 10D Nylon
- WeightTarp: 19.3 oz | 547 g
- Mixed WeightTarp & Stuff Sack: 20.2 oz | 573 g
- Dimensions70.25in x 108in | 178.44cm x 274.32cm
Supplies:
Made utilizing ALUULA Durlyte and 10d Excessive-Visibility Orange Nylon. Durlyte is an extremely robust movie molecularly bonded to an ultra-strong ALUULA Core™, Durlyte options abrasion resistance and low friction permitting for a smoother extraction throughout snow.
{Hardware}
14 Aluminum D-Rings for simply packaging the affected person
Loops
8 webbing handles for transferring the affected person. UHMWPE webbing slots in cage for holding skis/splitboard in place. 2 units of strengthened UHMPWE haul loops on the head and foot for towing
Snaps
7 exterior snaps enable for the tarp for use as a make-shift bivuoac
Storage
Warmth Welded ALUULA Durlyte stuff sack
Tieouts
16 exterior tie-outs present ample choices for pitching as a tarp or emergency shelter.
Webbing
Inside UHMWPE webbing cage offers optimum power and restricted floor contact for higher glide.
