This is an excellent and packable emergency blanket designed to accommodate two people. Much more durable than the cheap mylar blankets, this blanket is more resistant to tears and punctures, though one should still be careful when handling it. Not a bivy, this is a rectangular sheet that offers tremendous flexibility. These are the features I especially like:
* Large size - Measuring a full 5 X 8 feet, this is a large sheet that offer the flexibility to shelter two people together. With this size, you can also use it to create an emergency shelter, use for signaling, collect water (either from rain or a condensation trap), etc. I prefer the larger two-person size as it gives me more options for its use. I can always cut it down slightly to use the material for other things in addition to sheltering.
* Durability - This need not be a single use item. Unlike cheaper emergency blankets, this is tear resistant material that will still reflect body heat. (up to 90% according to the manufacturer) While it is still very thin, a minor tear or hole does not spell the end of its usefulness. It can be re-folded and placed back into its bag.
* Color - Reflective on the inside, it is a highly visible red on the outside.
* Instructions - I really like that instructions for use are actually printed on the sheet itself: Nothing to get lost or misplaced, the instructions are right there and they cover more than just sheltering from the cold. This alone could be a lifesaver for some.
* Reusable bag - The bag that this sheet comes in is tough and resealable. Not only does it allow you to fold and store the blanket, but you can also use it to collect water, use as a sucking wound bandage, etc.
One doesn't need to be completely lost and in dire peril to use this; there are many circumstances whether on a day hike or longer excursion where this piece of kit could come in handy to make you more comfortable, safer, or more secure. Compact and durable, this blanket weighs only a few ounces; as a disaster preparedness item, this belongs in your day hike pack, camping gear, and car and home kits. Highly recommended.
Keep these in your car. I normally keep at least a couple of these in the "Oh Crap" bag I have stashed in each car. You can set these up as a makeshift tent, keep you warm "sleeping bag", or whatever. The material is this super heavy duty plastic that is WAY sturdier than those thin, foil-like "space" emergency blankets. Trust me, these are compact, REALLY effective, and, unlike the thinner competing products, reusable multiple times. Twice members of my family or myself have used these in emergencies and I normally carry at least one with me when I go hunting and have used the same one repeatedly over the past three years and it is still going strong. You actually have to be pretty careful not to give yourself a "sauna-like" experience. Be aware that one thing this emergency blanket is NOT good for and that is wrapping yourself up in it and then laying down on the bare ground. Direct thermal transfer can still affect you. That's why my family normally keeps two of these in each car. One as a "ground sheet" and one as a combination of sleeping bag/shelter.
I used this as tent liner for years. My dog hikes with me and he wears his crampons in the tent. I was shocked at how long this has lasted. I have also used this as a summer bag for cowboy camping and it performed perfectly.
I have to again - Shocked at how long this has lasted. I would guess that it has been spread out as a tent inner liner 600 times and used as sleeping bag 15 times. Amazing.
If you have ever used a cheap Mylar sheet, you will understand that most of them are goofy and hokie products. Most cheap Mylar products will tear up on the first use so don't waste your money on them, instead buy this. I hike a lot and a survival blanket is a must need in my system in case something horrible goes wrong (everyone who hikes often and long distance should take one). Plenty of uses that can be made from this alone, its long enough to become a shelter if needed, perfect for 2 people, light weight, won't tear on first use, and plus you can actually fold it back into its bag. What's not to like. --JY
Blanket is 96" x 60". Stores in a thick zip lock pouch, measures 6"x4.5"x7/8" if you fold the top flap over and weighs 3.5oz. Blanket is not too "crinkly" but makes a muted crinkle at best. Texture is rather "soft" like a Hefty trash bag. Not brittle like mylar sheeting which readily tears. Gently tried to tear a corner of blanket and the material didn't tear like mylar but stretched like a contractor grade garbage bag. Overall impression without having used the blanket in real world service is this: I think the packaging is durable enough to withstand many seasons or even years in the bottom of a pack, "bug out" bag or even behind the seat of your pickup truck without any damage. Seems like it could take on weeks of use as a blanket or even as a tent like shelter. With 3 you would have emergency shelter, ground cover and blanket. After seeing how much better these are than the typical mylar blanket I am getting a couple more and I'll try out the breathable "escape bivy" product which might serve well as a waterproof sleeping bag cover.
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- Knowledge is survival
- Legendary durability
- Shelter from the elements
- Stay warm
- More than just a blanket
Description
The most advanced emergency blanket on the market - meticulously designed never to fail when you're counting on it with your life. It all starts with the material - vacuum-metalized polyethylene reflects 90% of your body heat while also offering a number of other important features that set it apart from traditional mylar blankets: it opens easily and will not shred if nicked or punctured, rips and tears can be repaired, it is quiet and won't crinkle in high winds, and its high-visibility orange exterior makes it easy for rescuers to find you. Plus, survival tips and techniques are printed directly on the blanket so you have them when you need them. Sized to fit two people.
Same great quality as the single person blanket. I got them for "get home" bags I created for my daughters because they have children.
I use this in my hammock to reflect my body heat back when I'm camping. This is much better than a survival blanket made from Mylar. You don't sound like candy wrappers in a movie theatre all night.
Much superior to the mylar blanket. Keep these in car glove box or get home bag.
Just right size for emegency bag.
I haven't had a reason to use this product, but it's identical to another blanket, that I have used. Just wrap it around you, making sure that air can get in nowhere except your face. Add some survival food bard, and water pouches to your survival kit, and you'll get out alive.
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