I recently returned from a back-country backpacking trip in the Grand Tetons. Due to the steep climib to over 10,000 feet with a pack, I needed to keep weight to a minimum. I took my very light weight summer sleeping bag but knew it would not be enough at altitude to keep me warm. This product did the trick. What works best is to first lay out the blanket with about 35% on the floor of your tent and the remainder folder on top. Then slip your ground pad and sleeping bag inside and fold it over and tuck it underneath at the feet and the side(that's why you need to leave more on the top). Essentially, make yourself a burrito. This kept me very comfortably warm with very miinimal weight. The blanket is much studier than the disposal true emergency blankets that are the size of a pack of cigarettes, and thus has a bit more bulk and weight. But the weight is very slight and it does fold up to a small size if you take a bit of time (about the size of a medium length paperback book). Definitely a very useful item when backpacking across a wide range of temperatures and weight must be kept to a minimum.
If you are a cold-when-not-in-motion type person like myself, this fancy tarp/blanket is awesome over other blankets while sleeping. It's 50 degrees in my cabin so I cannot (yet) attest to how effective it is alone or in cold temperatures. It is rather noisy but again, its a tarp. I bought 2 and keep one in my car for emergencies. Oh! Also great for keeping cats off the bed; they don't like the noise :)
Update: I draped 2 of these and a blue tarp over my tent while camping and there was a significant temperature difference between inside the tent and outside. The tent I packed didn't have a rain cover in the bag, so of course it started raining, hailing, and snowing. In May lol. These are awesome. Highly recommend!
I purchased this to cover some of the tubes in my solar hot water system during the peak of the summer to reflect back some of the heat. I produce too much hot water in the summer. It was out in the Florida sun for about 9 months and held up well. After being up in the roof during the summer heat and rain, it had a few spots where the mylar had worn through but the fabric and blanket are still intact. I would definitely recommend it. It has six grommets that help strap it down.
At first glance, it doesn't look like much. It's a thin tarp with foil on one side. Last night was a cold (California) night. Bundled under a sheet, a comforter and a blanket, and wearing PJs, it can be said that I am a cold-weather-weenie. For a lark I thought I'd discard the blankets and, shivering, roll up like a delicious human-burrito inside this blanket from space. Instead of dying from exposure, like I expected, I remained very comfortable. Warm? Not quite, but warm enough to fall asleep. Unfortunately, this makes for terrible bed dressing because it crinkles like fresh lettuce, waking me up. I toss and roll in bed, and my toe nails are pointy and neglected, and yet the blanket is no worse for wear, which is amazing because it has been said that I am violent in my sleep.
So, there you go. Warm, and durable enough to survive a night with me. Meet my new girlfriend.
These are a must have in my opinion for winter tarp camping. one on the ground metallic side up and one under the tarp metallic side down. Build your fire next to the shelter and add a firewall and you'll be cooking warm in your very own oven.
Feature Product
- EMERGENCY USE - Designed To Reflects & Retain Over 80% Of Radiated Body Heat, Helps Prevent Shock, Restores Breathing, Stops Bleeding, Waterproof,
- Windproof, Radar Reflexive, Moisture Resistant, Ground Cover, Shelter From Elements, Reflective Emergency Signal, and Reflects Heat.
- LIGHTWEIGHT & DURABLE - Utilizes A Four-Layer Construction Of Super Insulating Materials. Utilizes The Same Materials That Were Developed By NASA For The Apollo Space Missions, Weighs approximately 3 ounces, Reusable, Lightweight,
- Durable, Easy To Clean, Strong, Flexible And Grommeted. PORTABLE & COMPACT - Stow's Easily In Your Backpack, Boat, Car, First Aid Kit, Go-Bag, Camping Gear, or Emergency Kit At Home Or At Work.
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- WHEN TO USE: Camping, Hiking, Backpacking, Climbing, Biking, Traveling Outdoors Or In The Wilderness.
Description
Be Prepared on Your Next Adventure!
Lightweight and compact, the Space all weather blanket can be easily stored or carried. It is the perfect companion to provide peace of mind during your next adventure or to help prevent trauma shock in post-disaster situations.
Specs and Details:
Utilizes four-layer construction of super insulating materials.
Great for emergencies and natural disasters!
Reflects and retains over 80% of radiated body heat.
Use as a personal shelter, protection from all-weather elements.
Utilized by a variety of military, rescue, and police organizations.
Country of Origin: Made in the USA.
Approved by The Boy Scouts of America.
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I bought 3 of these for two purposes: emergency warmth if needed and also for a heat reflective ground cover for use under my tent. I know the flimsy thin mylar film you can get for cheap wouldn't hold up to either of these uses. This "blanket" does help you retain heat in a pinch but just like mylar, it doesn't breathe. One side is a rip-resistant tarp-like material and has aluminum bonded to it that shows on the other side. Not aluminum foil. The edges are sewn and finished with grommets on each corner. These are made well enough where they should last several years with reasonable care. I wouldn't mind seeing something of this quality made with a mylar backing instead of aluminum though since mylar reflects heat about 10% more.
We use two of these to clamp on the top of the bunk ends of our pop up camper to reflect the sun in the summer. They keep the camper much cooler, darker in the morning and have weathered many storms. Much cheaper than pop up gizmos and do the exact same thing!
If you roam the outdoors or travel during winter, you really should have one or two in your emergency pack. I ordered enough to put at least one in every one of my vehicles. Living in the Pacific Northwest, it does get cold during the winter and if you're driving thru the mountain pass, you will see snow. If you have a breakdown, having an emergency blanket to keep you warm is one point in favor of your survival.
In addition to this blanket, I also toss in an inexpensive fleece blanket and a small spool of 550 (parachute) cord. The fleece blanket eases the clamminess of the All Weather Blanket and adds a lot of warmth for little weight. With the 550 cord, you can easily create a shelter.
You might be thinking at this moment, "holy cow! This guy is paranoid and overkill." But I promise you that the one time you get stranded at Snoqualmie Pass because of a landslide, you will think me a genius. This $20 worth of prevention will suddenly be priceless.
Another friend of mine used one to repair a shattered picture window during winter. An earthquake shattered his picture window. He didn't have any boards handy but grabbed a roll of duct tape and taped this blanket over the window. It blocked out the cold winds and gave a sense of reassurance by sealing that hole temporarily. The point here is that there are multiple uses limited by your imagination but when you need one, you will need it badly.
These are awesome. I can't recomend them more highly. I've field tested them countless times. They work great as liners for your tent floor where the extra warmth can be really useful. I've slept outside in near freezing temperatures, dressed in pants and sweatshirt wrapped up in one of these more than a few times and been relatively comfortable. Durable for sure. I even bought a few of these for a local homeless shelter to give out for our local urban outdoorsmen. They seem to like them. I keep one in all my cars just in case I get trapped in a blizzard, and always have one when or two when I backpack. Simply amazing.
I've been using this space blanket for years and always have one with me in my car, my home emergency kit, and my day hike backpack. Below are some points of review based on my experience:
Versatility - I enjoy using this blanket for many uses. While it is primarily living in my kits for emergency purposes, I most often use it for impromptu picnics and as a sun and wind shelter while camping and at the beach. Unlike thin, mylar blankets, this is sturdy enough to use with regularity. It is also large enough to use for a nice-sized picnic blanket, picnic tablecloth, wind or rain shelter (as a matter of either convenience or emergency), or as light camping shelter in lieu of a tent. It has useful and strong grommets at the corners. At 5 X 7 feet, it is a perfect size for most uses.
Durability - I have found that this holds up well to repeated use and mine have lasted many years. While I have found that it is relatively resistant to tears, it will puncture if placed on dry, sharp sticks.
Visibility - I prefer the red color, as it is highly visible and will work well as a signaling device if I need to use it as such if stranded somewhere.
Weight - The size and durability that make this blanket so versatile also adds weight and bulk. While it is much larger than paper-thin emergency blankets, I still keep one in my day hike backpack any time I go out, due to its usefulness. When considering this for your car or home emergency kit, the size and weight won't be a consideration.
Emergency Preparedness - This blanket will keep you warm and dry in the rain and/or wind, and won't tear or shred like lighter emergency blankets. It has a shiny side that will radiate heat back to you. I can highly recommend this blanket for the trunk of your car or in your truck's kit.
Quality and Value - Given the durability and usefulness of this blanket, I consider it an excellent value. The workmanship is good and it's made in the USA. For usefulness, versatility, and as an emergency preparedness item, the value is huge.
If you go camping, have a picnic, hike, or are a prudent disaster preparedness planner, this blanket belongs in your kit. I've got one in each of my vehicles, my home kit, and my day hike backpack, and have been using them for years. Easy to recommend this item at five stars.
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