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Sportsman's Space Blankets
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good piece of kit, I use to have that in my daypack before I carried a poncho with me, back then I had a rainjacket that compressed into a small sac.
Still carry it around in the winter though, with another 8x10 tarp, use that as a something to sit on, keep me off the snow.
Still carry it around in the winter though, with another 8x10 tarp, use that as a something to sit on, keep me off the snow.
those blankets are very hardy and very well worth an addition to a pack
I've since gone to the AMK thermolite bivy and a heatsheet- less weight and volume and fits better w/ my most likely choice of shelters if forced overnight- a debris shelter- the heatsheet goes over the framed portion to keep moisture out and heat in (then heaped w/ debris), bivy to crawl in
if your more likely to build a lean-to type shelter the blanket might be a better option
I've since gone to the AMK thermolite bivy and a heatsheet- less weight and volume and fits better w/ my most likely choice of shelters if forced overnight- a debris shelter- the heatsheet goes over the framed portion to keep moisture out and heat in (then heaped w/ debris), bivy to crawl in
if your more likely to build a lean-to type shelter the blanket might be a better option
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What are the dimentions of the Adventure Medical Kits Heat sheats? Their website doesn't have that listed.
I have at least two of the space blankets mentioned by the OP. They were really well and are big enough for me (I'm 6'5"). I use them for ground cover or as part of a tarp shelter. For the Tarp shelter some times I'll use a tarp for 1 wall and the ground sheat and use the Space Blanket for the other wall. This being an A-frame style shelter. Has worked well for me over the years.
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Size: 60" x 96" unfolded. Weight: 3 oz.
Depends what are your needs.
Those make pretty durable space blankets.
Maybe a bit small.
Pretty heavy.
If you use them a lot they might be worth having.
Now if you're more into light'n'fast or hike through, a basic mylar blanket might serve you better, although more like single use item.
About alternatives
If you want reflective layer:
there are many variations between the paper thin mylar blankets and this thing.
Ferrino used to make a reflective layer coated poncho. More versatile but general fit and finish was awful and it would leak/fall into pieces after a few outings.
You also got those things:
https://jerven-com.secure.flexiweb.no/page/7357/
they are quite versatile
but a bit heavy if you don't use them a lot
(plus prices are ridiculous).
As noted above, the two-person heat sheet is 60 x 96. The AMK website has it at 3.5 oz. I feel that the heat sheets are best for emergency of limited use. I personally don't consider them durable enough for prolonged/repeated uses.
DancesWithKnives
^ I agree, but they are tougher than many would think
http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/847536/
http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/847536/
I've used them for years and they hold up fine. They are a tad heavy and bulky. They are a great multi-use item but remember they can only do one function at a time. For true shelter use they have to be paired with a poncho, tarp, or another blanket. Of course if you build a shelter instead you can get by with one blanket. I almost always carry one and pair it with a heavy duty trash bag. Old school and I love it.
Same size as the Grabber one but 3.5oz heavier... It will be interesting to see what the difference is. I will say that I like the dark green color of mine...
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