Sure you can get an ultra light extreme weather sleeping bag. And store it in your bug out gear and use it for that last crazy day. But why waste money on an item that you are either too afraid to use because it cost too much or so individualized you may never actually need it.  So what should you use? My recommendation is the cheap double person sleeping bag and there are a few very important reasons as to why.

Almost every situation where an emergency takes place we are with our loved ones. So there you are the powers out, it’s cold and the prior hours and days have been incredibly stressful. Not only do you need warmth but we also need to know that others are there for us. In a double person sleeping bag you slide into the bag with your spouse and you are not only using each others body heat to stay warm but there is touch involved. Touch not only helps long term but immediately too. The emotional well being is just as important as food and shelter.

American Trails Ozzie and Harriet Double 2 Person Giant Sleeping Bag, 80-Inch x 66-Inch

Save 32% off and get it for as low as $32.99  and free shipping options

• Giant Double Sleeping bag 7lbs of Super Soft Filling
• Great from 35-45 temp comfort zone
• Durable poly outer,Machine washable.
• Soft liner with micro peached poly head section
• 2 sleeping bags zip together makes the dimensions 80-Inch x 66-Inch.
• Use as one double size bag or two single sleeping bags.

And you can even use the emergency blanket around the two person sleeping bag for extra protection and warmth as well!

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