The windproof and waterproof foil of the Relags Ultralite Bivy reflects 90 percent of body heat. It is more stable than the foil of a survival blanket and the bag shape makes it more suitable for an emergency bivy. The bivy sack should be part of every first aid kit to provide crucial help when needed. The packsack made of siliconized ripstop nylon has space for additional emergency equipment such as a small headlamps.