While we wouldn’t call most absolute survival necessities, bags and mats come in handy in everyday life as well as in emergency and survival situations. Having a few bags and ground mats on hand is never a bad idea if space allows. Being extremely versatile items, you’ll always find yourself in a situation where a bag or ground mat would be helpful and useful, if not absolutely necessary.
Compression Sacks
Compression Sacks are one type of bag that may be more than a convenience if you’re packing a bug out bag or preparing a pack for wilderness survival. Compression sacks allow you to compress large, unruly items into smaller, denser packages that are easier to organize in a pack or bag. Compression sacks are commonly used to compress sleeping bags, blankets, clothing, and towels. They can also be used to compress or hold the fabric portions of a tent, tarps, or other ground cover to keep them organized as well as protected from damage. Compression bags are available in a variety of sizes and function best when the item or items just fit into the sack in the fully extended state. Once the items are inside, the sack is cinched with a drawstring and compressed by equally tightening straps connecting the ends. Compression sacks can also be used without compressing them, making handy and durable bags for any gear.
Dry Bags
Dry bags are small but important items for keeping gear items dry. These lightweight bags are made from durable, waterproof, ripstop, nylon material and serve to keep important gear items protected from water damage. Dry bags are quite durable and reliable to keep rain and humidity out but are not intended to withstand being fully submerged. Available in a variety of sizes, dry bags are most often used for clothing, fire starters, maps, sleeping gear, etc. Many outdoor enthusiasts line their backpack with a dry bag to provide an extra layer of protection to everything inside.
DryMate Mats & Emergency Blanket
DryMate mats are ideal for protecting and preventing items from absorbing moisture from the ground. These mats create the perfect barrier between the ground and your food supply, for example. DryMate mats can be used to protect yourself and your gear from wet ground while performing necessary tasks like cooking in wet conditions. The bonded waterproof backing keeps the mat surface from taking on moisture and is puncture resistant for ultimate durability. The working surface is rugged durable fabric, which can be, hosed or power sprayed or washed in a machine or by hand.
The DryMate Emergency Blanket is perfect for any emergency situation. This reliable waterproof blanket is tear resistant and can hold up to 300 lbs. before tearing. The blanket is ideal for moving injured persons or removing them from a dangerous situation. The blanket can be used to keep persons dry on wet or muddy ground and can also be used to keep a given area clean when working (for example when cleaning game).
DryMate products are made in the USA