as to whether it will be a single inflation chamber or a multi
inflation system.

Uniquely to MFC Survival Inflatable Rapid Response
Shelters main frame is fitted with a patented compensating
system to ensure the shelter remains rigid during a fall in
ambient temperature, or if there is a minor puncture. As the
pressure drops, air is forced out of the compensating tube
first, because it is under compression from a spiral wound
elasticised cord. This can also be used as a visual aid to
when the shelter needs to be ‘topped-up’. As the pressure
increases, the compensating tube will regain its shape. In
the event of a substantial rise in temperature, the integral
relief valve always ensures that the shelter remains at its
optimum working pressure.

A new product for MFC Survival is our frame support shelter
which includes a secondary “back-up” metal support frame.
As well as the obvious advantage of a back up if the shelter
becomes damaged due to external forces, this is can also be

used as a more permanent structure. The shelter is first inflated, thus providing a rapidly deployed, dry, clean area to subsequently erect the internal support frame. This type of shelter offers a more flexible and permanent capability. The internal frame can likewise be removed in anticipation of
striking camp, allowing for a rapid disassembly of the shelter on the actual day. The MoD has bought many MFC Survival Shelters to complement their requirements on base and in the field, as well as to achieve their SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and to facilitate successful conclusion to their ARU (Annual Report on Unit) strategy and planning. Inflatable Rapid Response shelters have also been used in many disaster situations such as earthquake disaster areas
Kobe in Japan and Mexico City and in the aftermath of terrorist attacks in New York 9/11 and the London Underground bombings as well as many other scenarios. Inflatable Rapid Response Shelters have definitely proved invaluable.