Rab Superlite Shelter 4 – Ultralight 4-Person Emergency Bothy Bag

The Rab Superlite Shelter 4 is an ultralight 4-person emergency shelter, also known as a bothy bag. It's built to get your group out of wind, rain, and snow in seconds. Weighing just 320 g (11 oz) and packing into its own built-in stuff sack, it's light enough to carry on every trip "just in case." There are no poles or pegs. You simply pull it over your group and sit on the integrated waterproof seats, and your bodies form the structure. It's ideal for mountaineering, ski touring, hiking groups, guides, and anyone building a backcountry emergency kit.

Key Features

• Ultralight at 320 g / 11 oz: A stripped-down design saves weight, so it never gets left behind.
• Waterproof and windproof silnylon: Siliconised ripstop nylon with fully sealed seams blocks wind, rain, and snow.
• Fits up to 4 people: Shelters a small group for lunch breaks, first aid, or waiting out a storm.
• Instant setup: No poles or pegs needed. The people inside support the shelter, so you can deploy it in seconds.
• Waterproof seats: Keep you off wet ground and snow while you sit.
• Airflow vents: Reduce condensation and keep air moving inside.
• High-visibility orange: Reflective logo and piping help rescuers and your group spot you.
• Built-in stuff sack: Stays attached, so it can't blow away or get lost.

What Is a Bothy Bag?

A bothy bag is a lightweight emergency group shelter used by mountaineers, ski tourers, and mountain guides. Instead of pitching a tent, your group pulls the shelter over their heads and sits inside. Your shared body heat warms the space quickly, and the fabric blocks wind and precipitation. It's one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent hypothermia when the weather turns or someone in your group is injured.

Built for the Backcountry & Emergency Preparedness

Whether you're scrambling in the Rockies, ski touring in Rogers Pass, leading a hiking group, or building a vehicle emergency kit for winter driving, the Rab Superlite Shelter 4 is lightweight insurance against wind, cold, and storms. Use it for a warm lunch stop out of the wind, a safe place to treat an injury, or emergency shelter while you wait for help.

Please note: this is an emergency group shelter, not a tent. It has no poles or floor and is designed to be supported by the people inside.