(Part 2) Best camping emergency blankets according to redditors

Here is the list of gear. It is meant for both myself and my wife, so I doubled up in some places. (Links where I have them)

• LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
  
• yueton Shatterproof Stainless Steel Ultrathin Folding Travel Mirror
  
• S.O.S. Rations Emergency 3600 Calorie Food Bar
  
• Mini Foldable Folding Shovel
  
• Coleman Dome Tent
  
• GreenLight Diamond Strike on Box Matches,
  
• Zippo Typhoon Matches and Match Kit
  
• My Amazing Outdoor Inc Camp Mess Kit
  
• Swiss Safe Emergency Mylar Thermal Blankets
  
• Aootek Upgraded first aid survival Kit
  
• AxPower Dust Masks
  
• Dust mask filter pack
  
• Esky Portable Emergency Weather Radio Hand Crank Self Powered
  
• Foxelli Disposable Rain Ponchos
  
• TOUGH-GRID 750lb Paracord/Parachute Cord
  
• Aquatabs AQT200 Water Purification Tablets 200 Pack
  
• REEBOW GEAR Hard Knuckle Tactical Gloves
  
• Sharpie Plastic Point Stick Water Resistant Pen
  
• Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Top-Spiral Notebook
  
• Buck Knife 119
  
• 1 quart zip lock bags pack
  
• 1 gallon zip lock bags pack
  
• 2 Days worth of clothes
  
• REEBOW GEAR Military Tactical Assault Pack Backpack, Capacity: 34L
  
  Total Combined weight 27.4969375 Lbs (assuming my measurements are correct, couldn't get a good read on the tent so I had to use manufacturer info)
  
  Stuff I don't have yet, but which I plan to include as I get them:
  
  
• Passports, and other document copies
  
• Extra cash
  
• 9mm pistol
  
• Better water storage
  
• Solar charging and power banks

> fire blanket

For those wanting a link to a fire blanket:

https://www.amazon.com/Emergency-survival-Fiberglass-Blanket-fireplace/dp/B074CCDW6S/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1549219537&sr=1-2&keywords=kitchen+fire+extinguisher

https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Headz-H-FIR-BLN100-Blanket-36-Inch/dp/B00IYCE7IC

I've been switching and modding gear for high-vis for a while. Anything in particular you're interested in?

Off the top of my head and google search here are some basics:

• Blaze orange reflective paracord. Bit pricey on this site in particular, but it's great for gear lanyards, guylines and finding your bear bag at night.
  
• Firesteel.com have finally switched from dark red to blaze orange handles on their Gobspark Armageddons. Firesteels can also be used to make brightly visibly sparks at night, just don't stare at them or you'll ruin your night vision. Also, don't set the forest on fire.
  
• If you've got friends in Canada, have them get you a couple of Blaze Orange Bacho Laplanders
  
• ESEE have an entire collection of blaze orange handles and bright green blade coated knives.
  
• If you don't want to break the bank, Morakniv have several knives in blaze orange. Specifically the Bushcraft survival orange, Bushcraft orage, Companion and Companion heavy duty orange and the 2000 orange
  
• Kelty make some nice backpacks, the Lakota 65 is a mid-sized one that comes in blaze orange. You can sew on some reflective stuff easily enough.
  
• Camelbak have the Civilian model Mule in blaze orange for a decent hydration pack minimalist kit.
  
• Storm whistles and the smaller windstorm whistles come in a variety of colors including blaze orange and puke green.
  
• Fox40 make some nice mini-whistles in a variety of colors.
  
• Silva make some high-vis compasses. The Guide 426 Orange, the slightly less visible Ranger CL High-vis and the modest Silva Polaris.
  
• The Grabber all weather blanket comes in Red, Blue, Blaze Orange and OD
  
• Sawyer mini filters come in different colors in their 4pack configuration.
  
• Aquamira Frontier Pro filters come in blaze orange as well. They don't hold a candle to the Sawyers filtration capabilities, but they'll do in a pinch and are more modular in term of what they can tie into.
  
• If you want more collapsible water storage to go along with the Sawyer filters, Platypus SoftBottles come in a variety of colors. I'm kind of on the fence on these since I prefer my water bags to be mostly clear, so I can see what's in them. A bit of color so you can find them is fine though.
  
• Black Diamond have the humble Cosmo and the more powerful Storm for your lighting needs. They also both support a strobe mode.
  
• Mechanix make some high-vis gloves in various configurations/costs. These one are marketed as 'heavy duty'. Haven't tried them though so I can't vouch for them.
  
• SIGG make some survival kit containers in Red and Blue. Not exactly blaze orange but still better than nothing.
  
• If you've got one in your vicinity, pop by Walmart and pick up some reflective tape at the automotive section to make some of your 'I might drop this in the dark and be in trouble' gear reflective. If you're worried about the tape wearing off, and you're marking something tubular, you might be able to pick up some large heat-shrink tubing and apply that on top of the reflective tape. I haven't tried that yet so I'm not sure how much it would dim the tape.
  
• Grab some orange or yellow duct tape while you're at it.
  
• An orange match safe can be had for about $1 at Walmart as well.
  
• There are also a lot of blaze orange hats, gloves etc. to be found everywhere during deer hunting season. Grab some reflective material and sew them onto them for increased visibility at night.
  
• Most cooking equipment that can go on a fire won't stay brightly colored for long, even stainless steel gets sooty after a couple of uses. Instead of worrying about visibility too much, find cooking gear that is loud when you bang on it. The term high-vis puts too much focus on sight. You can also make yourself noticeable by making a lot of noise or even creating an unnatural smell. Nothing burns or smells like a tire or other rubber/plastic garbage.
  
  
  Edit: Found this 'Neverlost' gear site and added more stuff to the list.
  
  Other than that, there are plenty of blaze colored light reflective pack covers online, most hiking shoes come with reflective tracers somewhere in them and you can pick up an ANSI Class II reflective vest at virtually any hardware store. Grab some orange flagging tape while you're there.
  
  Just remember that the whole point of high vis is to stick out like a sore thumb, so you need contrast. Blaze orange gear is great most of the time, but won't do you much good during the fall in a deciduous forest. One of the S&R guys from the AMA post we had a while back noted that blue was a good color for being seen from the air so I'd say mix your high-vis gear up a bit in color configurations so you don't get mistaken for a leave pile if you're trying to be found.
  
  Edit: Also, for pure common sense, wear some high-vis clothes. An orange or neon yellow fleece or T-shirt stick out very well and can be found in most stores.

This is what I use as an underquilt: http://www.amazon.com/Space-All-Weather-Blanket-Green/dp/B0007RSGQ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406661298&sr=8-1&keywords=space+all+weather+blanket

It's sufficient to keep in heat when paired with the mummy bag I have (30° I believe)

They also sell them on amazon 20 for $14

But if a tornado sweeps through(or whatever disaster happens) and destroys the town, you won't have enough ammo to necessitate the cleaning of your handgun. I guess it's not too big of a cleaning kit, just seems odd to me. If you think you're gonna be living out of your bag, I'd favor more food and maybe a survival blanket over a razor and shampoo. Also maybe a pair of spare glasses in addition to spare contacts.

No, the ref is the referrer, what channel you came through. Like, user-specified search, sponsored listing, similar products, products you might like, etc. The referral link id field is "tag" and the value usually ends in "-20" (sometimes "-21", IIRC). My referral link for that item looks like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Lot-50-Emergency-Mylar-Blankets/dp/B003ZWJTCA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1472678031&sr=8-1&keywords=space+blanket+bulk&linkCode=ll1&tag=glassuser05-20&linkId=725345f6c6c40800d260e9819156050d

1. My basement is around the same temperature or slightly colder. I bought two things, a seed warmer, and a space blanket. I taped the seed warmer to the top-back of the printer (above the electronics), wrapped the space blanket around it, and it keeps it toasty in the 90's Fahrenheit. If you want a specific temperature, they sell the seed warmer with a thermostat for almost three times the price. I also tried building a heater via thingiverse, but the seed warmer worked so well that I will just keep the parts around as a backup.
   
2. A lot of people reuse some IPA for the first wash, but have a clean one for the final rinse. I think you'll find a lot of superstition around how to clean a print, and you'll likely develop your own. Side note: Don't pour IPA directly into your ultrasonic cleaner, as it's a fire hazard.
   
3. A lot of people just pour it into a container and let it sit outside to cure and evaporate at the same time.
   
4. Some have left it in there for a couple of weeks and it's still fine. The key thing is to pre-warm it (if it's cold), and stir it a bit with a silicon spatula or something else that won't scratch the FEP. Just like you need to shake/swirl your resin before pouring it, you need to re-stir it if it's been sitting in your vat.

5 dollars (4 pack, each blanket is big enough to cover an adult) tape some on your walls as half assedly as you want to. You are gonna want every photon once your buds start popping up.

BH Lot of 50 Emergency Mylar Blankets - 84" x 52" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZWJTCA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8wH8Bb6AV1G1C

This what I usually buy. For $25 it’s not too bad.

Could I use a good down bag like this one and over that put a and then put over that a reflective bivy?

A cheap option would be a mylar emergency blanket; hopefully it would reflect a goodly amount of light. They're cheap enough that you could get a bunch and wallpaper the windows with them, almost like applying window tinting film (which would be another, more expensive option).

I bought these exact ones: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FETSDQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1. They worked really well. You'll need some duct tape or small spring clamps to attach them too!

Space All Weather Blanket Olive https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007RSGQ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-h9EAb90YKPW4

That's the one I got. I use it all the time for camping. Sometimes I lay it under my tent. Sometimes I use the reflective side to protect my gear from falling embers outside. Or even just for overhead cover in the rain. I like it a lot and it hold up real well

Foxelli Hooded Rain Poncho – Waterproof Emergency Military Raincoat for Adult Men & Women – Lightweight, Multi-Use, Reusable Rain Gear for Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Festivals

Spring Fever Girls Kids Toddler Hooded School Backpack Rain Ponchos Jacket Raincoats

Also the cheetah print one from this page

> Cold protection (since I live in Canada): • XL MYLATECH Survival Reusable Emergency Thermal Blankets (unfortunately not available through Amazon Canada)

These little space blankets are noisy and flimsy, even the so-called 'reusable' ones. I keep a few of these Titan blankets for single-use or to give out, but I would not depend on them as my primary means of cold protection in a BoB. My preference is a more durable tarp-style mylar blanket e.g. these blankets from Grabber or SOL - much more versatile and reliable.

> Heat protection: • S.O.L. Survive Outdoors Longer 90 Percent Heat Reflective Survival Blanket

This is just another version of a space blanket. You could use this as both cold and heat protection. Just have the reflective side in for cold and out for heat. It's lighter than a tarp-style mylar blanket but not as durable. Depends on whether you're trying to minimize weight or collect items that will stand the test of time. Grabber blankets have stood up to decades of abuse in the field so I decided the weight was worth it.

My daughter just loves mylar thermal blankets. They are really shiny and really crinkley. Not sure if baby safe, we just try to keep it out of her mouth. Doesn't rip though.

Emergency Mylar Thermal Blankets: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075YP8ZY8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_EtPYBbY3DX8SA

two of these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007RSGQ6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Add a poncho for bonus points. That and a Snugpack Jungle Blanket kept me reasonably comfortable over a 40deg night. with another person to share body heat it'd be toasty probably.

If

Do yourself a favor, order one of these now before you continue
https://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Thermal-Blankets-52-10xPack/dp/B000FETSDQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1519844372&sr=8-6&keywords=shock+blanket

There was a guide on what to do if you get your snowmobile stuck, I can't find it but that may be useful (look for it in this subreddit).

Here's a few helpful things to get, in this order:

Water canteens

Thermal blanket

High protein food (like Nature Valley Peanut Granola bar, nuts, etc.)

Warm clothes, maybe a jacket, sleeping bag, etc.

Snow shovel

Tire chains

Battery backup for your phone

Definitely stay with the car, someone might come along and be of help (maybe not though). Don't leave work or home without a fully charged phone and battery backup. It doesn't seem like you'll be there very long, so don't worry too much, but if you are going to be there more than 24 hours, make a shelter with the solar/thermal blanket and your car doors, and make a fire if you can... might be useful to carry some fire starters and a hatchet.

First off I would get some black or aluminum tape around your container, light hitting your roots will kill your plant.

For the back get some Panda Film or Mylar

Watering Every Day is not very normal how far down is it feeling dry. I normally stick my whole pointer finger in and if its moist/wet still I will wait another day and check again.

This one is 20 bucks

> Unfortunately the windows open horizontally

This is what we do: Put a regular window a/c on the window sill like you would. Now all that open space above it? Get styrofoam or plastic cardboard and cut it to the size of the window. Tape it in place with gorilla tape or cute designed duct tape that matches the room (I use penguins).

Also, covering your windows with emergency blankets with the shiny side facing out (I put it on the frame of the window so it isn't actually cover the glass) will keep the heat out of the house. At night, run the a/c until it's really cold, during the day, the house will feel like heaven.

Get one of these? https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000TGORT0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494003716&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=survival+bag+orange&dpPl=1&dpID=31emRKzr0qL&ref=plSrch

Non-mobile: sol thermal bivvy

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Here's a cheap light bivvy: sol thermal bivvy

Should work fine, really any enclosure will work as long as it doesn't catch fire. I've even seen people use emergency mylar blankets for printing ABS.

You should use http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002V14FCK/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1453269394&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=mylar+blanket&dpPl=1&dpID=51gcaU-HYFL&ref=plSrch
for the inside and for soil I was told Fox farm soil and Dyna gro for nutrients. But that's is what I've seen people use and what I've been told. Starting a bucket myself soon

Awesome! These are really great tips. I found some of these reflective moving blankets here that could be cool:

https://www.moverssupplies.com/radiant-heat-barrier-blanket-ms-r58.html

and a blanket like this maybe as well (a little less meth lab than just mylar):

https://www.amazon.com/SE-EB5182-Emergency-Outdoor-Double-Sided/dp/B00371H4YY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&dpID=51ZJnKTBniL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=0X5MDCN5RN0D65JGN87Q&linkCode=sl1&tag=theadvoftra08-20&linkId=acf76e77a927933b6145b30ec7a77f0b



With any of this, the goal idea would be to have the radiant barrier (shiny side) facing IN. This way the heat inside my heated area will be kept in.

I'm worried about how much cold is coming in through the floor since it is SUPER cold but maybe just some blankets or thin cushions as you said can help a lot.




EDIT: I've kept doing some more reading, I think my concern over the floor is mostly flawed. If I can get some blankets down to keep the cold surface from my feet I should be fine. Since heat flows hot->cold and heat rises there should be very little loss through the floor.


Thanks!

You might want to invest in some lighting. Your investment will pay off in no time.

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Check out your local camping supplies or army suplus store for some emergency blankets to replace the tin foil walls. I like this kind rather than the thin mylar sheets: https://www.amazon.ca/SE-EB5182-Waterproof-Reflective-Emergency/dp/B00371H4YY/ref=sr_1_26?keywords=emergency+blanket&qid=1549759634&s=gateway&sr=8-26

get a survival bag, its a 7ft plastic bag. It can be used for waterproofing stuff, as an emergency signal, a ground sheet for your tent (an extra layer, for heat), to sit on when you're eating, and in emergencies you can climb inside it to stop hypothermia. They're super cheap, lightweight and could save your life! this is it

Source : currently a expedition leadership student

If you get stranded in your car or while hiking these are very handy to have and don't have a lot of bulk like a full sized blanket. Here is a link if you want to buy more of them:

https://smile.amazon.com/Reflective-Emergency-Blanket-Survival-blanket/dp/B000FNQ7A4?sa-no-redirect=1

https://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Blankets-Equipment-Earthquake-Preparedness/dp/B06XDJ2QVW/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_468_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=E3XPTZYEC4F240P7VAT7

- Anyone seeing this in the future, my recommendation is solid. Maryshydro makes the light I have. It has a better user rating too and seems to have better light output than my friends "Maryshydro". -

This is what I'm using for my 6x4x3. Only a few days in with it though. Best I found in that range.

LightHomeTunnel

$125

Great reviews; blindingly good for the price

This covered my grow room. Maybe it'll save you money too

I just bought one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/Military-Outdoor-Clothing-Homeless-Disaster/dp/B0788XXVKF?keywords=homeless+blanket&qid=1539037209&sr=8-10&ref=sr_1_10