S.O.L. Survive Outdoors Longer 90% Heat Reflective Heavy-Duty Emergency Blanket - Thick, Rugged for Disaster Preparedness Kit - Waterproof, Windproof, Tear-Resistant - 58" x 98", 3.2 oz, Green

In the real world you can't have everything. In this case, the SOL XL Emergency Space Blanket is a good compromise among a number of design goals: Lightweight, Pocket-Sized Compact, Man-Size Large, Durable, Warm, Inexpensive. No, this Polyethylene metallized sheet isn't all of the above, but a compromise that makes it adequate for emergency use. Not lightweight, but not heavy at about 7 ounces. Not quite pocket sized, but will fit in a waist pack. Not so large, but at about 5ft x 8ft, it's big enough to wrap around most men and women one way or the other. Durable? Well, better than the "standard" model since it's thicker, better than mylar (less tear resistant), and easier to "wrangle" too, since it's thicker. Warm? Well, heat reflective metallization does reflect your body heat and can be a barrier to rain and wind, but provides no true insulation from the ground or from cold rain water, and the film doesn't "breathe", so it will be clammy to skin and condensation will form from your body moisture and breathing. Inexpensive? Well, let's say predictable in price compared to the "standard" model's size and thickness; a better value (a better compromise in the design goals) than the "standard" and any almost-waste-of-money mylar emergency blankets. Yes, I'd say a good compromise for emergency use (which is my intended purpose on a predicted fair weather day hike, where it fits easily in a waist pack or sling bag). My idea is to sit on a log or bench or on a small (1ft x 2ft) piece of cheap plastic tarp with this thrown over me, maybe weighting down the ends with hand sized smooth rocks sitting on the corners to wait out a heavy rain (no grommets or loops, though you could affix duct tape loops on the corners and use "shepherd's hook" stakes . Of course this would work to help keep warm (via reflecting body heat) in a roadside emergency situation just wrapped around you, too, and not be so flimsy and billow about. Might also work in a stadium, but might blow around and annoy others. All in all, a good compromise for an emergency blanket.

This is not your typical space blanket. It may be a bit heavy for some ultralighters, but for weekend warriors who over pack the luxeries and the "just-in-cases" like me, it's just great. Lighter than the survival tarps (which are also great products), this is a little extra protection and peace of mind out on the trail. It makes a great emergency blanket for the car as well - large enough to keep a couple stuck drivers warm until help arrives. A good product and worth the price!

Way better than a crunchy aluminized mylar sheet. Only reflective on one side so it can be used for stealth camping. I used 1" Gorilla tape loops on corners, middles and centers so I can put a pole, stakes or a line through for shelter building. Packs small and light and lives happily in my pack. I have camped under it several times and couldn't be happier.

I purchased this SOL emergency blanket for use in my car in an emergency roadside bag. I used to live in the North and occasionally finding myself driving in some pretty backwoods roads. Because of that I or together a bag in my car that contained things like this blanket, 5 day rations bar, spare socks, coat, belt, winter hat, gloves and some water. While I have not had to personally use this in an emergency I believe this blanket will do well. It's sturdier then the generic Mylar blanket that it replaced. If you're buying this for a small pack like a lumbar pack or day pack in case you get stuck overnight when hiking then just take note it's pretty large but flat. You might want to consider the size down. One suggestion I have is; don't treat this like a tarp because it's not and it's not made to be one and it's also not ripstop like a tarp. It's thinner and has no attachment points so stressing it by pulling it taut like a tarp may cause it to tear or if a stick from a tree falls on it etc the. it might just tear it in half.

Good bit of kit to stuff in your rucksack

Sirve para manta, tarp, suelo, etc de emergencia. Material muy resistente y reutilizable. Muy útil.

El tamaño es bastante más grande que las convencionales, el material más resistente que las de mylar.

Ok quality. Price not to high, but it is upthere.

Used as reflective heat barrier on the window during the summer. Works well.