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Posted: 11/1/2021 10:34:54 PM EDT
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Emergency Mylar blankets?
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Posted: 11/2/2021 12:18:21 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/2/2021 12:38:00 AM EDT
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I second the Snugpak
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Posted: 11/2/2021 7:41:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Emergency Mylar blankets? Kept these in vehicles for years. They've come in handy quite a few times. They make a heck of a ground cloth for doing about anything you can think of that requires you to be on the ground in wet, cold, muddy, conditions like a tire repair etc. They are low cost and very effective. Tj |
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Posted: 11/2/2021 11:04:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Kept these in vehicles for years. They've come in handy quite a few times. They make a heck of a ground cloth for doing about anything you can think of that requires you to be on the ground in wet, cold, muddy, conditions like a tire repair etc. They are low cost and very effective. Tj Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Emergency Mylar blankets? Kept these in vehicles for years. They've come in handy quite a few times. They make a heck of a ground cloth for doing about anything you can think of that requires you to be on the ground in wet, cold, muddy, conditions like a tire repair etc. They are low cost and very effective. Tj Agree, but they don't insulate. But they do reflect and are impermeable and take next-to no space, so there's no reason not to have one or two in your vehicle. For a blanket, and poncho liner (or any one of the commercial types that can be found these days) in a stuff sack is a decent option. |
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Posted: 11/2/2021 12:59:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Emergency Mylar blankets? Has never slept in one^ What temps/conditions and budget? |
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Posted: 11/2/2021 2:23:58 PM EDT
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Quoted: What type of blankets are best for storing in a vehicle with little to no space? I almost had to sleep in my regular cab F150 tonight. It reminded me that I should keep a blanket in there to make the experience suck much less, but I have little room to spare. I'm thinking vacuum packed fleece, but I'd like to avoid vacuum packing if possible. If you can manage it, I would look at putting a sleeping bag behind the seat or below it. Blanket is nice, but if it gets really cold and you can't run the motor for warmth, you will want the sleeping bag. |
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Posted: 11/2/2021 7:28:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What temps/conditions and budget? 40s, inside a vehicle, sleeping for a few hours because of work emergencies. Any colder and I'll seek a hotel. Budget less than $50. Really looking for space savings. The space blankets are an excellent idea for dropcloths though. |
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Posted: 11/2/2021 7:42:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 40s, inside a vehicle, sleeping for a few hours because of work emergencies. Any colder and I'll seek a hotel. Budget less than $50. Really looking for space savings. The space blankets are an excellent idea for dropcloths though. I’d grab an old poncho liner or two and a candle lantern if you’re sure you’ll be in the vehicle. If you might be outside the military sleep system bivy and light bag are surprisingly good and probably in the 50-75 range for a beat up one. |
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Posted: 11/2/2021 7:54:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 40s, inside a vehicle, sleeping for a few hours because of work emergencies. Any colder and I'll seek a hotel. Budget less than $50. Really looking for space savings. The space blankets are an excellent idea for dropcloths though. |
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Posted: 11/2/2021 9:14:16 PM EDT
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I like top quilts and I think one would work well for car seat sleeping.
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Posted: 11/2/2021 9:43:16 PM EDT
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I would go with a poncho liner, or cheaper small sleeping bag from amazon or the like.
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Posted: 11/2/2021 10:38:33 PM EDT
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Quoted: What type of blankets are best for storing in a vehicle with little to no space? It's expensive, but I love the Kifaru Doobie. Compresses with no deleterious effect to the insulation, compresses small, is warm, and can also tie into a poncho. About $200 but whats it worth to avoid hypothermia? I have one for my vehicle and one I scrunch down into my hunting pack 'just in case'. Can't say enough nice things about them. |
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Posted: 11/3/2021 12:56:54 PM EDT
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Another vote for Snugpack XL. They were $50 at Amazon back on 10-12 when I ordered mine. Have used it on one camping trip and my wife used it twice at sporting events. I'll likely buy another to leave in vehicle when price comes down.
Here are some blanket reviews: camping blanket |
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Posted: 11/4/2021 6:22:46 PM EDT
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Is a Snugpack Jungle Blanket any better than a USGI poncho liner? They are both roughly $40 new.
Is there a good source of USGI surplus poncho liners? Most seem to be about $25 + shipping and aren't price competitive with new liners. Unfortunately, sleeping bags are too bulky for my truck. I have VERY little room. (This does remind me, I should buy another Polish surplus wool blanket for the house) |
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Posted: 11/4/2021 6:31:25 PM EDT
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I have USGI poncho liners stashed everywhere....boat, truck, cabin...I use them all the time.
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Posted: 11/4/2021 9:18:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 40s, inside a vehicle, sleeping for a few hours because of work emergencies. Any colder and I'll seek a hotel. Budget less than $50. Really looking for space savings. The space blankets are an excellent idea for dropcloths though. Sometimes you can find down bags that are in that temperature and price range on the discount sites. |
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Posted: 11/5/2021 11:18:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sometimes you can find down bags that are in that temperature and price range on the discount sites. No room. |
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Posted: 11/5/2021 12:04:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No room. Down bags can stuff at least as small as any blanket that would keep you reasonably warm. The problem there is that keeping it stuffed for long periods can harm their ability to insulate evenly. |
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Posted: 11/10/2021 1:36:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is a Snugpack Jungle Blanket any better than a USGI poncho liner? They are both roughly $40 new. ... The Snugpak is definitely an upgrade from the USGI poncho liner. It's warmer and one side is wind/water resistant. It lacks ribbons to tie it into a poncho, but that's the only thing it lacks compared with the poncho liner. |
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