Here's a cool shelter , hope you guys like the video 
Survival shelter
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Those works very well. Similar to my xxl sized binbags.
If you have the cash, Gcckoka, get an XL size survival blanket and try.
If you have the cash, Gcckoka, get an XL size survival blanket and try.
Thanks for posting this, looks like an excellent system for emergency use or ultra lightweight.
I went to YouTube to like it as I would like to see part 2.
I realise it might defeat the original purpose. But I'm wondering if there would be much extra benefit to a second plastic sheet as a second skin to the original shelter. Leaving an air gap of about 4 inches between them.
My thinking is it might help with potential condensation, but also might improve heat retention.
Also as a natural worrier I'm a little concerned with the flammability. I wonder if there are any alternative materials or perhaps a way to introduce a barrier in case of unexpected embers...
Anyhow it's very interesting and I'm going to have to research some more.
I went to YouTube to like it as I would like to see part 2.
I realise it might defeat the original purpose. But I'm wondering if there would be much extra benefit to a second plastic sheet as a second skin to the original shelter. Leaving an air gap of about 4 inches between them.
My thinking is it might help with potential condensation, but also might improve heat retention.
Also as a natural worrier I'm a little concerned with the flammability. I wonder if there are any alternative materials or perhaps a way to introduce a barrier in case of unexpected embers...
Anyhow it's very interesting and I'm going to have to research some more.
Outdoor stores here carry aluminized (mylar) plastic sheets which reflect heat ( = infrared).
We call them "space blankets!". About a 4" square x 1/4" thick (30g?). Not about to open one to see the area.
Have 2 of them in my (bird) shooting vest and 2 more in my day pack.
In anybody's emergency, I can imagine them getting ripped and punctured.
Condensation could be an issue but in a howling mountain blizzard, there are bigger concerns.
You aren't going to be given any chance of a nice cozy camp fire.
Two sheets to get out of the wind. Third to get off the snow, the fourth to wrap a person in.
We call them "space blankets!". About a 4" square x 1/4" thick (30g?). Not about to open one to see the area.
Have 2 of them in my (bird) shooting vest and 2 more in my day pack.
In anybody's emergency, I can imagine them getting ripped and punctured.
Condensation could be an issue but in a howling mountain blizzard, there are bigger concerns.
You aren't going to be given any chance of a nice cozy camp fire.
Two sheets to get out of the wind. Third to get off the snow, the fourth to wrap a person in.
Seem to remember another discussion when Mors's super shelter came up, that clear flame retardant sheeting now is a thing. But at the time, was only sold in large rolls.
