Table 2 Mass (kg) and initial purchase costs of each insulation system tested compared to the Ready-Heat II™ system
From: Measurements of rates of cooling of a manikin insulated with different mountain rescue casualty bags
| Insulation system | Mass (kg) | Cost (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum mattress and Pertex© blanket | 8.5 | 662.00 |
| Wiggy bag | 4.5 | 250.00 |
| ME Casualty bag | 4.0 | 400.00 |
| Blizzard bag | 0.39 | 33.00 |
| Plastic orange survival bag | 0.27 | 2.99 |
| Twelve-panel Ready-Heat II™ system | 0.75 | 20.00 |