All you need to do is dig a hole in a place where there is direct sunlight, put the blanket on top of the hole with the shiny side facing up, and put dry leaves or pine needles on top to create some tinder that the flame can eventually ignite. Try to stretch the blanket so there are as few creases as possible and leave a little air pocket between the blanket and the tinder.
You will need to be patient for a while but if you get it right, it will be worth the wait. Another way to use an emergency blanket as a fire starter is to crumble it up, put it under your tinder, and light it. Space blankets are extremely flammable and will catch in flames in a matter of seconds…all it takes is a small flame.
Use this as a last resort because it will produce black noxious fumes and it can be potentially toxic! If you have set up a bonfire, you can reflect the heat from the fire by making an emergency blanket backdrop around a section of the fire shiny side facing the fire. Another way to reflect the heat from the fire is to cover your back with the blanket shiny side facing you.
You can also put the blanket behind your camp chair for the same heating effect. These options are likely more effective than covering yourself completely with the blanket. Make sure to keep the blanket away from any direct flames at all times.
The blanket itself can withstand temperatures of up to degrees Fahrenheit but is extremely flammable and one spark can light it up immediately, potentially causing severe burns to the body. One of the most effective ways to use an emergency blanket is for ground signaling. The orange blankets make it very obvious to be discovered by rescue teams but the shiny metallic side can be equally beneficial.
One of the best ways to protect your crops during cold winter months is to use an emergency blanket as a backdrop to your plants. This allows light to reflect off the blanket and onto your plants, even on cloudy days! The metallic material can be cut and mixed in with your gardening mulch to confuse and deter pests trying to eat your veggies.
You can protect your crops from birds by cutting the emergency blanket into strips and attaching them to a pole or stick. Bids are deterred by shiny objects and the blanket material is noisy too. Emergency blankets can be the best windbreakers and shield you from the chilly air. In case of a sprained or broken arm, you can use the blanket as a sling. If you have suffered from a wound that involves blood loss, you can make a compression bandage.
First, use a piece of clothing to cover the area and then cover that with the blanket by forming a bandage. Cut the blanket into strips and twist them clockwise until it forms a tight rope-like string. Fish are attracted to shiny things. You can make a fish lure by cutting the blanket into thin strips and attaching it to the fish hook. Well, there you have it! Those are several ways you can maximize the use of your emergency blanket.
I agree to receive email updates and promotions. Emergency blankets come in different sizes and yes, size does matter. We narrowed down and explained the most popular sizes width x length. Beware of some backpack kits or bulk packages that come with emergency bags included.
They may contain a smaller than normal blanket which will be disappointing if only a child can fit into it. I know this from experience. It is ten inches longer than the standard size. They are ideal for people over 6 feet tall. It can also be used in building a makeshift shelter.
In theory yes, they can definitely be reused so long that you are gentle with them. A cheap blanket has the tendency to tear easily. However, please keep in mind that space blankets are not effective in preventing heat loss from conduction or respiration. During any emergency or adventure situation, the priority should be on staying warm. However, if that is not an immediate concern, space blankets do have other uses. Since space blankets are waterproof, they can act as an emergency shelter or lean-to.
As long as the precipitation is not too heavy or prolonged, they will protect you from rain and snow. The reflective side is more visible from their air and can get the attention of potential rescuers. Some brands of space blanket even come with S. While the blanket itself is an ineffective insulator, the reflective properties can help keep things in direct sunlight cooler than the air around them. Much the way it works on satellites, the reflective side directs sunlight away from your tent or cooler.
Preventing the radiation from heating the container up too fast. This effect is intensified if the location is also under shade. It is also worth noting that if this reflective technique is used to keep your body cool, it should be set up as a shade tent rather than wrapped around you. Since the plastic material is designed to keep heat in, this wrapping process will negate the reflective properties. Space blankets can also be used with other items in a variety of do-it-yourself projects.
Check out this Instructable article on how to make a functional Backpacking Cooler! For adults that enjoy the great outdoors, we need two-way radios that If necessary use another blanket or a child size one to wrap around the top of the head, leaving the nose and mouth uncovered.
Use an inhalation re-warming unit if available, or cover the mouth and nose with wool or a handkerchief to help slow down heat loss through respiration. The patient may complain of feeling clammy or uncomfortable - this is perfectly normal and simply means that the blanket is working.
The closed 'tube' means that moisture cannot escape - this causes the humidity levels next to the skin to increase, and slows down the patient's natural cooling system evaporation via perspiration. Harrison Insulating Systems. The Thermo-lite "Emergency Bivvy Sack" is the shelter that we suggest:. My friends and I each carry an Essential insulating 12 x 12 inch "butt pad" in our daypacks year around and in winter we also carry a larger 24 x 48 inch Essential insulating pad such as the Cascades Designs Ridge Rest Short inexpensive and only 6 oz.
Our winter day packs are large enough to carry extra hats and gloves and enough extra insulating clothing layers including puffy down or pile jackets and sometimes down pants and our light Gore-Tex hooded jacket and side zip pants to keep us protected from wind and wet. A plastic space blanket is not a substitute for your winter layers including puffy synthetic or down insulation and Gore-Tex clothing used with the Emergency Bivy Sack described below.
An inexpensive basic alternative to an expensive space blanket for each member of a family group as suggested in Backpacker Magazine, by Search and Rescue Volunteers and some "survivalists", is a heavy gage plastic trash bag. A packaged plastic space blanket can be carried in your Group First Aid Kit to provide a clean area on which to tend an injured companion. My friends and I each carry year-around, a 9 oz. It is designed to prevent Convection, Conduction, Radiation, and Evaporation.
We will breath through our wool scarves and calm our breathing to limit heat loss from Respiration while we wait probable hours for Rescuers. All Rights Reserved. This 9 oz. Essential Shelter is about the size of a soft, chubby one quart Nalgene bottle. The new Thermo-lite Escape Bivvy starts shipping to stores in January, The complaint with most ultralight emergency shelters is the same: condensation builds up inside as you get warm, leaving your clothes soaking wet.
With the Escape Bivvy, condensation is no longer an issue, and you never again have to choose between staying dry and staying warm. The proprietary fabric lets moisture escape at the same time that it keeps rain, snow, and wind on the outside — all while reflecting your body heat back to you. Waterproof seams plus a drawstring hood closure and side zip mean you can seal out the elements entirely or use the bivvy like a traditional sleeping bag, and the high-visibility orange exterior makes it easy for rescuers to spot you even in areas with high tree cover.
Already turning heads at the show and winning awards, the bivvy will go on sale later this year. Not yet in my local stores. Carried summer and winter, tucked in a little corner in the bottom of your day or summit pack, this answer with an insulating 6 oz.
It will block wind, dew, spindrift and even light precipitation, adding valuable warmth and comfort when used under tarps, on open bivies and for winter camping. It can also be tossed into a pack lid on any trip, providing essential protection for an unplanned night in the hills. Highly Breathable: Increased fabric breathability minimizes internal condensation.
Compact: Weighs a mere. One other 9 oz. Read more. Why are "Snow Caves" dangerous?
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