Guides are required to carry one, and it needs to be big enough to get a casualty in lying down, and meet the needs of your group, so unless you’re only ever out with 3-4 people, we recommend 6-8 persons as the ideal size.
If you always have a tail end Charlie, you could carry 1 each of the smaller size?
Here are a selection of popular items.
Group shelters
OGA Guides qualify for a discount at Summit Gear – see the members Facebook group for details.
Several Choices here – depending on available space. Prices are subject to change.
Summit Gear. – OGA Discount available
Bothy Bag 6-8 Person £59.99 (£36.99) 135mm x 210mm 720gms
Smallest. The Supalite range – £89.99 (£69.99) 100mm x 140mm 420gms
Lomo (https://www.lomo.co.uk/products/emergency-storm-shelter-4-5-person-group-bothy-bag/)
4/5 – 465gm 260mm x 120mm stored. – £25.99
2/3 person 21cm x 10cm (when folded away) – 360gms (not suitable for guiding – but good option for walking/MTB)
Alpkit (https://alpkit.com/collections/first-aid-and-emergency)
Kapar 4 – 560gm – £39.99
Kapar 8 – 810gm – £49.99
Cotswold Outdoor / Rab
(https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/p/rab-4-6-person-shelter-D1112049.html?colour=157)
Rab 4-6 – 620gm £65.00
