Survival Bag/Thermal Protective Aid
The Avmar Thermal Protective Aid's are designed for use with the emergency equipment contained within a liferaft. There are two designs of the Thermal Protective Aid, namely the
1) The AV-3 - which has a bag configuration with no arms
2) The AV-3a - whcih has two arms incorporated into the design, specifically for those who require arms to be included.
Both Models are designed to be easily packed into liferaft stowage areas. They are also designed to be easy to don by person(s) in a liferaft and offer the necessary thermal protection to the wearer. The Thermal Protective Aid is designed for use only when the wearer is in the liferaft - it must be taken off if the user is required to enter the water.