headsup on foil emergency blankets

[ex-member BareThrills]

Just checking the DX new arrivals and they are now carrying a foil blanket for $10. These seem pretty popular currently for kipping on

http://dx.com/p/outdoor-moisture-proof-picnic-blanket-camping-mat-pad-silver-190-x-144cm-157255

also a wider one for $14

http://dx.com/p/outdoor-moisture-proof-picnic-blanket-camping-mat-pad-silver-200-x-190cm-157447

 

[Andy BB]

I've got one of the larger ones. Seems fine but a bit bulky, if light. I'd actually recommend the Heat-Sheets http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350585704867?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Got three of the 1-2 person sheets sent from the USA for about 18 quid. gonna have a play with them in the snow, and also got some vague ideas about using them as a partial lining in my tipi. Some good videos about them on youtube - this one is particularly good imho http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z1-xoIPxOQ&feature=plcp

 

[Outdoordude]

Thanks for that. I might have to get a larger one. I want it to put in my hammock do I can sleep out in winter.
Thanks
Jacob

 

[Dave]

Just checking the DX new arrivals and they are now carrying a foil blanket for $10. These seem pretty popular currently for kipping on

http://dx.com/p/outdoor-moisture-proof-picnic-blanket-camping-mat-pad-silver-190-x-144cm-157255

also a wider one for $14

http://dx.com/p/outdoor-moisture-proof-picnic-blanket-camping-mat-pad-silver-200-x-190cm-157447

Thanks Paul. If they can take a bit of abuse, looks like a handy bit of kit.

 

[rik_uk3]

They are designed more to reflect heat from the body its wrapped around not from what is in contact with the ground which will still take heat away from you.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

They are designed more to reflect heat from the body its wrapped around not from what is in contact with the ground which will still take heat away from you.

Agreed but with they will still be better than a non reflective ground sheet and when used in tandem with one over and a fire in front should be more thermally efficient. Similar principle to the Finnish Vihe Loue shelter.

 

[Teepee]

They have those exact ones for sale in my local QD superstore for £2.99

At 160g and warmer than non reflective foam, they are great for in between the layers of a hammock or as a sheet to go under an airmat.

They are designed more to reflect heat from the body its wrapped around not from what is in contact with the ground which will still take heat away from you.

These aren't big enough to wrap round you, they are sold as "camping mats' for using as a groundsheet. The reflective side will still reflect radiated Infra red whether its placed on the ground or wherever.
I've tested this out-I have 2 identical thickness foam mats made from identical closed cell foa., one has an aluminized Mylar covering, one doesn't. The reflective one is noticably warmer when lying on it.

I agree about the original emergency blanket, these however are seperated from conduction to the ground somewhat by the thin foam layer.

 

[rik_uk3]

Best used as an over blanket or to line a shelter Mors style.

 

[Dave]

How long do stuff from these guys normally take to turn up?

19 days, and not turned up yet!

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

In m experience anything from 2 weeks to a month. have you had a dispatch notification?

 

[Dave]

In m experience anything from 2 weeks to a month. have you had a dispatch notification?

Yep. Shipped 11 days ago.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Wont be far off then ill bet