space blankets for insulation

[jerrymrc]

Space blankets are great especially for car use. I carry 2 of them in the truck when we used to travel the Forrest roads in the winter.

Where they come in handy is as a first layer. I always have a cheap sleeping bag in the vehicle and the space blanket is additional. And my space blankets are not the tiny thing in plastic. they are the quilted ones the Army has and they do work well.

Look like this.

[gnihcraes]

Tried the space blanket under the bed matress pad for a year here in the house, didn't really notice much help reflecting heat. Nice and crinkly sound when rolling over though.

[2008f450]

I keep 2 space blankets in the go bag but i also keep a space bag. It makes a great liner for a sleeping bag and makes a decent cold weather rated bag work in colder temps. I agree they are best used as a first layer then add on top of it if you can.

[KevDen2005]

I am a huge proponent of spaceblanket and have used them on numberous occasions. I have a similar one to what Jerry has as well as the disposable ones (I like the silver/gold combo for easy use).

I have made shelters and lined them with the space blankets and feel they definitely helped warm me up.

I keep a couple in my truck, along with a poncho liner and cheap sleeping bag. I also keep a couple in my "go" bag as well as my backpack for camping that I often refer to as a "rescue pack."

[earplug]

The little thin film space blankets that is about the size of a package of kleenex do not hold up well.
We got stuck in a mountain hail storm and wrapped up in the things. They are very easily ripped.

[rondog]

So, there's two kinds of "space blankets"? The thin mylar-looking things and a military type? Where can a guy get the military kind? I need to get some to keep in my Jeep.

[StagLefty]

So, there's two kinds of "space blankets"? The thin mylar-looking things and a military type? Where can a guy get the military kind? I need to get some to keep in my Jeep.

I think you can find them at most box stores in camping dept. I carry the thin ones in my bags but have the heavier type in the truck all the time.