Science Purchase 73MYLARPK20 Emergency Mylar Thermal Blankets, 54″ x 84″ (Pack of 20)
If you’ve ever looked through a first aid kit, you’ve seen emergency blankets. You’ve probably wondered how something so thin could keep you warm.
Well, Mylar blankets don’t work like any regular blanket. They are made of thin material that is easy to carry because it is so compact. The emergency blankets reflect your own body heat back to you, which prevents hypothermia from happening. The good thing about these Science Purchase thermal blankets is that they are in a pack of 20. They are going to be just as easy to use as any other thermal blanket, but they are perfect for when you need to provide for a big crowd.
Best Features
These mylar blankets are made from high quality material that is extremely hard to cut or tear. They get folded up and put in their own plastic bag, which makes them very small. Put them in your pocket, your bug out bag, in your car, or take them with you on a camping trip. They can literally be the difference between life and death. For less than a dollar a blanket, you can rest assured knowing that if something happens, you are prepared. These blankets are also very versatile. Because they are so thin, the blankets can help to keep water off of your shelter. Throw them over the tent, wrap them around yourself, or use them as a tourniquet or sling in a true emergency. You can never have enough of these blankets. They also unfold to be very large at 54 inches by 84 inches.
What’s Included
When you purchase these blankets you’ll receive a pack of 20 that are individually packed and unfold to be large enough for the largest adult in your group.
Pros
With these blankets being so cheap, you can never have enough. There are so many uses for them that you might not think about until you are in an emergency. They are also useful if it isn’t an emergency. They make a great ground cover to place your tent on, or they are perfect to keep the water off of your tent since they are waterproof. These are all individually packed, so you can keep some with you, in your car, and at your home. The affordability is great, and they’ll help you to keep 90% of your body heat. This could mean you survive because you have these. Hypothermia is a real problem.
Cons
Some people said that the blankets arrived with a strong chemical odor.
Final Verdict
Overall, this is a great blanket that can help you survive when you are in an emergency or disastrous situation. At the least, these are waterproof and can help you to stay dry. With such a great price, they are definitely worth the cost.