Don't Die In The Woods - Freakin’ Huge Emergency Blankets [4-Pack] Extra-Large Thermal Mylar Space Blankets with Ripstop Nylon Stuff Sacks + Carabiner Zipper Pack [Army Green]

OK, "Emergency Blanket"... good enough idea on it's own, but I have found several ways to utilize this product beyond it's intended use. Handy in many situations, and for my purposes, having several in my pack, or "go bag" has become an essential item. Together with a roll of waterproof duct tape and some plastic "packing tape" I have been able to to improve my outdoor experience....a couple of these blankets make a very good sun shade and "rain fly" for a lightweight backpack tent (just a handful of plastic beads wrapped into the the corners and along the length, and bingo!, an easy way to attach paracord tie downs and with some tape to unite 2 blankets at the ridgeline, you have a great tent fly...also, you have the choice of reflective side out, or in my case, the camoflage side out depending on which way you want to reflect heat...good seasonal option)...All at a fraction of the weight of a nylon tarp, and much more waterproof. Also, makes a good "ground tarp" for smaller tents, and in my experience, has proven tough enough to withstand puncture from needles, rocks, and sticks.Additionally, these can be used to create sun and rain protection when wraped around the open frame of a truck bed rack (saved me on a very hot and sunny day here in the Southwest)...just wrap it around the frame and tape it to itself (by doing so, you create a "sleeve" which works better than static tape points which tend to stress and tear)..easy and effective, and no "sticky" to clean off your truck. Also, if you're short on shade, wrapping this around your cooler (shinny side out) really helps to preserve the life of ice.More? How about rigging a "Solar Oven" by digging a sunlight focus shaped pit and using the reflective side of this blanket as a liner....add a few rocks for heat retention and some clear plastic cling wrap and you can make a pancake mix and choclate bar baked treat!Versitility?...came in handy to use as a "dry bag" for transporting a backpack across a river...just wrap, fold like you would the top of a "dry bag" and tape "seams" to help seal and keep the folds tight...works!While "car camping" this blanket made a good "privacy screen" when hung off the rear cargo hatch when using a hanging bag shower ... one other blanket used to keep the water from splashing into the vehicle...and they dry very quickly.Originally, I was a bit "put off" by the price of this item and certainly the "cute" packaging adds to the cost...additionally, although this blaket is considerably larger and more durable than other "simular" products, I wanted a larger size to accomodate my "unsanctioned" uses of this blanket...Well, the seller got wind of my "gripe" and contacted me in a really friendly and engaged manner....actually interested in my feedback!!!...genuinely interested in providing someting to meet my needs, even suggesting a competetors product...in the end, turns out they also make a "Emergency Tent" that is of larger dimensions, and constructed of a "heavier weight" mylar material (can't imagine that the "heavy" maylar would come at the expense of too much weight to include in my pack)...so, I'm going to order a few of those to have on hand...who knows what great uses I'll find beyond their intended purpose....and I'll be watching this company for future inovations...they are a "good bunch", and have earned me as a loyal customer.Happy camping to you all ! And always be prepared.

Freezing in the woods sucks. But more likely is the fact you will witness or be part of an accident where someone (maybe you) is losing blood and as they do, the likelihood of shock is a real important consideration. Not only do you have to keep blood inside rather than outside, you have to keep warm. These are way better than the mylar sheets that you will find and the compact design means you can have them anywhere.

I bought to give as gifts. It’s a perfect size when it’s folded up, you could put one anywhere, even in your pocket to go hiking with, just in case something happens. I love the fact that they are five feet by seven feet, you can wrap yourself up in it, and it definitely is a much better size then the regular ones. I bought the one with the neon Orange side. Which is a great idea, it makes it easier for someone to find you if you’re lost or hurt. I’m going to put one in my car glove box, and make sure my daughter puts hers in her glove box as well. Loved the price and would definitely recommend it.

The media could not be loaded. I bought some of these years ago and loved them because they were very durable and smoother than other mylar type sheets. These newer ones are more like everyone else's, loud and crinkly. HOWEVER... the size is great, and they still appear to be very durable and reusable (cheaper ones rip), but I do miss the softer sound and feel of the previous version. They do a great job reflecting body heat back and keeping you warm.

Lightweight and compact. Good back up.

I love having these in my car as a cat lady! They are good to put inside cat shelters for temporary or partial heat.

I bought these for my son's 1st car. You never know when these will come in handy. He liked my gift and said I have one but you never know.

These are larger than most and tougher materials. The way they are packaged allows you to keep one in each vehicle or the entire set of 4 together for use as shelter or for multiple people.Thinking of getting several more.