Space Blanket

[Boatwrench]

Has anyone ever used one of these?

http://www.nitro-pak.com/product_info.php?cPath=79_111&products_id=855


and have 1st hand knowledge of if they really work or is it a good campfire joke?

Inquiring minds want to know,
Thanks,
Tom

 

[rock rash]

they work well. I have had to use one in very cold weather. I would rather have a heated blanket but atleast this reflects the given off heat. its better then nothing...

 

[casm]

they work well. I have had to use one in very cold weather. I would rather have a heated blanket but atleast this reflects the given off heat. its better then nothing...

They're also good for insulating Camelbaks - great in summer desert heat for keeping the contents drinkable.

 

[RichP]

They actually do work, when going back country 3 or 4 take up little space and can be used in almost any way you can imagine, kinda like a issue poncho, limited by your imagination w/o grommet holes though.

 

[Bent]

I carry (still) a couple in the XJ. The one time I have used one to keep warm I froze my a** off. On the up side, they do make a good moisture barrier. I'm certain that I would have been colder with out one, I may have got more sleep though. The things make all kinds of noise when you shiver.