PATIENT PRIVACY AND PROTECTION
A Rigloo shelter is a lightweight, inflatable emergency tent designed for first responders. It can be quickly placed over the patient and rescuer without moving them, which is vital in trauma cases.
It provides immediate protection from weather, helps retain body heat, and offers privacy in public areas. The Rigloo is compact, fast to deploy, and protects both patient and responder, allowing safer and more effective care. In short, it’s a portable emergency shelter that can save lives when time matters.
THE UNIQUE P.O.P.S. STRUCTURE
Due to the unique P.O.P.S. structure (Place / Over / Patient / Structure), the RIGLOO Prehospital Shelter Tent can be quickly and safely placed over the patient and the first responder without moving them.
This feature is crucial for a shelter like Rigloo because the unique P.O.P.S. structure allows it to be quickly placed over the patient and responder without moving them. This minimizes risk in critical situations and provides immediate protection from weather and public view, improving safety and care on scene.
The RIGLOO Rescuer Orange is a high-visibility emergency shelter, ideal for urban or roadside use. Its bright color ensures quick location and added safety in busy environments.
The RIGLOO Defender Woodland is designed for rural or forested areas. Its camo pattern blends into natural surroundings, making it ideal for military or wilderness operations.
The RIGLOO Defender Tundra suits snowy or open terrain. With a low-visibility design, it offers discreet protection while delivering the same fast, reliable shelter performance.
The EuroHeater is a compact, Diesel-powered heater to warm the inside of the Rigloo shelter. It helps maintain patient body temperature, supporting safe and effective prehospital care.
The CareFlare is a high-intensity, portable safety beacon used to mark the rescue site. Visible from a distance, it improves scene safety and guides additional responders to the location.
RIGLOO SHELTERS ADVANTAGES
RIGLOO Medical Shelters protect medical staff and patients from the prying eyes of onlookers. RIGLOO Shelters also protect the patient and physician from environmental influences such as wind, rain, cold, and sun, allowing for more focused and calm treatment. Protection from such environmental influences reduces stress and anxiety and can protect against excessive cooling (hyperthermia) of the patient.
The unique P.O.P.S. structure (Place / Over / Patient / Structure) allows the RIGLOO protective tent to be quickly and safely deployed over the patient and first responder. The declared goal is to move the patient as little as possible, treat him medically, and still protect him until transport can take place.
RIGLOO Medical Shelters allow first responders and physicians a high degree of freedom of movement during the treatment phase. In the RIGLOO Medical Shelters, a stretcher as well as other medical tools can be stored without any problems and the treating physician finds enough space next to it for the initial treatment.
RIGLOO Shelters serve a range of emergency situations. This applies to both civilian and tactical operations. The focus is always on prehospital care. RIGLOO Shelters are used for: Emergency care at accident scenes, protection in emergency situations, extended field care, search and rescue operations, medical emergencies, roadside rescues, and much more.
The aim is to move the victims as little as possible. To achieve this, the medical shelter must be able to be placed over the patient and the first rescuer. Thanks to a removable bottom, the RIGLOO Medical Shelters can be placed over the patient and the first rescuer and protect them from all unwanted influences
Quick to deploy and reusable – RIGLOO Medical Shelters are quick to set up and deploy. On average, the Medical & Ambulance Shelters are ready for use in one minute. The RIGLOO Shelters have inflatable and stable air chambers which enable this quick setup.
The RIGLOO Medical & Ambulance Shelter is easy to carry, inflate and operate. The RIGLOO Shelter is appropriately lightweight and is carried in a backpack that contains everything you need in an emergency. It can therefore be used not only by emergency responders in the prehospital phase but also by inexperienced persons to create a shelter until the rescue professionals arrive.
RIGLOO Shelters are designed with the needs of emergency responders in the prehospital phase in mind. RIGLOO Medical Shelters, therefore, feature the following solutions: IV Fluid Bag Attachment – Loops and pockets for holding or hanging saline, blood bags, and accessories are always present on RIGLOO shelter tents.
RIGLOO shelter tents are designed to be carried or stored in a bag or backpack. RIGLOO shelter tents weigh 8 kg including pump. RIGLOO Shelter solutions can easily be carried on a small emergency vehicle such as a quad bike or motorcycle. The RIGLOO backpack fits in almost every trunk of a vehicle.
RIGLOO protective shelters are robust, durable, and waterproof. Range of use from -50 Celsius to +60 Celius. SPF sun protection factor 30. RIGLOO shelters are not designed to spend days. It is about protection for short periods of time until the patient is transported away. RIGLOO shelters can be used several times
RIGLOO shelters are equipped with airflow controls and mosquito nets. Deployments in different climatic zones are therefore naturally part of the repertoire of a RIGLOO solution.
RIGLOO USECASES
Provides instant weather protection and privacy for patients and responders at crash scenes.
Covers injured workers immediately, shielding them from dust, noise, and public view.
Offers a private and weather-safe area for treating athletes directly on the field.
Lightweight and portable shelter for harsh terrain, preventing hypothermia and exposure.
Acts as a quick-deploy treatment space for triage and emergency care in large-scale events.
Camouflage versions provide discreet field care under tough and unpredictable conditions.
Serves as an immediate protective station for evacuees or rescue personnel in crisis zones.
Gives medical teams a fast and private setup for crowd-related incidents or minor injuries.
Temporary shelter solution for vulnerable people during heatwaves or freezing temperatures.
Covers patients on site before airlift, eliminating the need to move them pre-transport.
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RIGLOO DEFENDER - TACTICAL SHELTERS FOR MILITARY MEDICAL AND RESCUE OPERATIONS
The RIGLOO Defender is designed for professional military emergency response and tactical military rescue operations. The RIGLOO Defender Tactical Shelter is a lightweight, portable, quick-inflating response tent with a fully removable floor. Available in a summer camouflage color and a winter camouflage color, the “Shelter” provides tactical rescue units and wounded personnel with a stable and controllable environment that is protected from wind and weather and appropriately well camouflaged.
Tactical and Civilian Pre-Hospital Infrastructure
While many municipalities, hospitals, and disaster relief organizations use such shelters for the treatment of patients and disaster victims, the RIGLOO Defender is the military tactical counterpart. It is used to treat wounded in the field until they can be transported.
- RIGLOO SHELTERS in use by the MILITARY DOCTORS: If there are casualties, the military rescue service is called. Not always the patient can be transported immediately. Sometimes the first treatment has to be done on the spot.
- RIGLOO SHELTERS in use by the MILITARY TROOPS: Military doctors are not always on site. Until such help arrives, the troops themselves can set up a well-camouflaged shelter for their comrades
- RIGLOO SHELTERS in use by MILITARY RECOVERY TEAMS: In combat situations, good camouflage is essential. This also applies to injured persons. In addition, in critical situations, the evacuation can sometimes only take place with considerable delay
Rigloo Defender Woodland – Camouflage for independent combat groups
The Rigloo Defender Woodland is the ideal solution for small, independent combat groups operating in wooded or vegetation-rich areas. With its green camouflage pattern, it offers effective concealment, protection, and rapid deployment.
Set up in minutes, it serves as a concealed medical station, retreat, or observation point – without restricting the unit’s mobility or independence. The robust, weatherproof material ensures stability even under difficult conditions.
Lightweight, compact, and inconspicuous: the Rigloo Defender Woodland supports autonomous operations where mobility and camouflage are crucial for survival and success.
Rigloo Defender Tundra – Camouflage for winter terrain
The Rigloo Defender Tundra is specially designed for small, independent combat groups operating in snowy, icy areas. With its light, textured camouflage pattern, it offers optimal concealment in winter environments – from open snowfields to frosty forests.
It can be set up in no time and serves as a protected medical station, observation point, or place of retreat – even in strong winds, cold temperatures, and snowfall. The construction is insulated, weatherproof, and designed for maximum functionality in sub-zero temperatures.
Compact, lightweight, and inconspicuous: the Rigloo Defender Tundra is the tactical winter solution for mobile units that depend on camouflage and protection in extreme weather.
RIGLOO – What’s in the bag?
RIGLOO Defender is a lightweight, portable, quick-inflating shelter tent with a fully removable floor. The RIGLOO Defender comes with a quick pack bag and an optional long carry backpack measuring 600mm x 300mm x 200mm. All RIGLOO products come with a manual pump for inflation, ground pegs, and guy ropes to keep them securely fastened even in the worst conditions.
- RIGLOO shelter tent x 1 – The main inflatable shelter.
- RIGLOO Manual hand pump 2L – To inflate the shelter structure.
- RIGLOO Holding rope (1) and carabiner (2) – Attach your RIGLOO to e.g. a tree
- RIGLOO Guy ropes x 6 – Additional ropes to attach to the ground with the pegs
- RIGLOO Ground pegs x 12 – For use with the guy ropes
- RIGLOO Air leak repair kit – In the event of a leak, this can be repaired.
- RIGLOO Inflation instructions – The instructions for inflation.
RIGLOO – Some tips for use
- The RIGLOO shelter for rescuers is quickly ready for use and provides warmth and comfort to both the casualty and the crew. The Protective Tent Assists first responders in improving outcomes in hostile environments.
- RIGLOO shelter tents provide privacy and prolonged on-scene care while protecting against the most challenging environmental conditions that can increase the risk of trauma.
- Whether on the side of the road or on a hillside, in the desert or on the tundra, in the jungle or in the city, RIGLOO protects rescuers and victims alike.
- We recommend a trial run before using a RIGLOO shelter tent for the first time. This will allow you to become familiar with the setup and any limitations for your particular use.
RIGLOO – Technical information
- Shelter – Width: 1.6 m
- Shelter – Height: 1.2 m
- Shelter – Length: 2,6 m
- Shelter – Doors: 2 + mosquito nets: Mesh 40D Polyester D33 45g/m2
- Shelter – Windows: 6
- Shelter – Outer tent: Polyester Ripstop® 68D 210T, Orange / Blue
- Shelter – Groundsheet: Nylon 210D, removable with Hi-Grade Velcro, Black
- Shelter – Guy ropes: High Visibility with tension locks
- Shelter – Hydrostatic water column: 8000 mm with factory-taped seams
- Shelter – Quick pack size: 60 x 30 x 20 cm
- Shelter – Weight: 9 kg full pack, 7 kg tent only
- Shelter – Operating temperature range -50°C +60°C
- Shelter – Airframe 0,3mm thermoplastic polyurethane, max 9psi (not more than 5-7psi)
- Shelter – Windows 0,2mm thermoplastic polyurethane
- Shelter – Zippers: Waterproof and sealed with additional waterproof flaps
- Shelter – Manual 2l stirrup pump, max pressure > 9 psi Pressure relief valve (PRV) installed in cell
- Shelter – Available in a bundle with Care-Flare
RIGLOO SHELTERS – OPERATIONAL AREAS
RIGLOO Shelters are used in prehospital situations at the following organizations:
- Police Operations
- Paramedics / Pre-Hospital-Care
- Emergency physicians
- Civil defense
- Fire department
- Technical relief organizations
- Humanitarian aid organizations
- Civil protection
- Mountain rescuers
- Cave rescuers
- Water rescuers
- Customs and Border Guard
- Military and army
- Authorities
- Construction sites
- Industry
RIGLOO SHELTERS – OPERATIONAL SITUATIONS
RIGLOO Shelters are used in prehospital situations at the following organizations:
- Flood disasters
- Earthquake
- General crisis situations
- Crisis situations
- Aircraft accidents
- Train accidents
- Traffic accidents
- Fire situations
- Large fires
- Surveillance operations
- Construction works
- Sewer works
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