Blizzard Protection Systems is a British company based in Bethesda, Wales, producing revolutionary thermal insulation products built around the patented Reflexcell technology. Founded by Derek Ryden, who identified the need for a lighter and more effective alternative to plastic bivvy bags and standard NRC foils, the company developed Reflexcell: a multi-layer, elastic laminate with air chambers that retains body heat more efficiently than goose down at a fraction of the weight. Blizzard Protection Systems products are used by military units, mountain rescue teams, emergency services, and civilian outdoors people worldwide.
Reflexcell Technology: A Revolution in Thermal Insulation
At the core of every Blizzard product is Reflexcell — a material developed over more than a decade of research. Reflexcell is a multi-layer laminate combining air chambers with reflective layers: it retains body heat through both infrared radiation reflection and air insulation simultaneously. The results are impressive — the 3-layer Blizzard survival bag achieves an insulation rating of 7.5 Tog (equivalent to a mid-weight sleeping bag) while weighing just 385 grams and packing down to the size of a paperback book. In comparative testing, Reflexcell outperforms traditional aluminium foils and medical blankets by more than 4x at a thickness of only a few millimetres.
Survival Bags and Blankets
The brand's flagship product is the Blizzard survival bag: a full-size thermal bag with a drawcord closure, sized to accommodate a fully clothed adult, vacuum-packed to the size of a thick novel. Once opened, the bag conforms to the body thanks to the material's elasticity, minimising heat loss through convection. Available in 2-layer (Active Range) and 3-layer versions, in orange and green. The Blizzard blanket is a simpler product designed for wrapping casualties or for use as an additional layer in combination with other gear. Blizzard products are reusable — after use, simply fold and re-pack with a vacuum storage bag.
Military and Rescue Applications
Blizzard bags and blankets are standard-issue kit for numerous military and rescue units. TOPR and GOPR mountain rescue teams use them to protect casualties from hypothermia in hard-to-reach locations, where every gram of rescue equipment matters. Military forces deploy the products as part of individual survival kits for pilots and soldiers operating in arctic or mountain environments. Kayakers, divers, and water rescue personnel value them for providing effective thermal protection even for a wet casualty, as Reflexcell does not lose its insulating properties when wet.
Who Are Blizzard Products For?
Blizzard bags and blankets perform wherever lightweight, compact emergency kit can save a life. Trekkers and mountaineers carry them as mandatory emergency gear on every mountain expedition. Trail runners and ultramarathon participants are required to carry a survival bag at organiser's request. Hunters and anglers spending nights in the field rely on it as a compact emergency sleeping bag. Anyone building a survival kit for their vehicle or GOOD bag will find Blizzard products among the most valuable investments in personal safety.
Blizzard Protection Systems at Militaria.pl
At Militaria.pl you'll find survival bags and blankets from Blizzard Protection Systems: compact, lightweight, and far more effective than standard NRC foils. Equipped with Reflexcell technology, a Blizzard survival bag fits in a jacket pocket and can save a life when it counts most. Browse the available products and add genuinely field-proven emergency gear to your kit.
