Emergency Blankets
Mylar Space Blankets for emergency warmth, rescue & survival - see the Amazing Bivvy (Bivouac sack)...the ultra-light, ultra-warm full protection shelter!Emergency Blankets reflect 90% of body heat & fit one person or two + they can be used as shelter & for signaling. The SOL Emergency Bivvy is a full-protection shelter that reflects 90% of body heat for warmth in extreme temperatures. Also see Fire Blankets & Burn Blankets
Emergency Blankets > Emergency & Outdoor Preparedness Supplies > Mylar Solar Blankets & Bivvy
Mayday Solar Blanket 84" x 52" - BEST VALUE! |
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ITEM / SKU: SH77ML / SH-77ML / SH77-MLMayday Solar Blanket 84" x 52" Developed for use by our astronauts. The Mylar solar sleeping bags and blankets retain 90% of our body heat and can be used as ground cover or a shield from the elements. Bulk & WHolesale Discount pricing available, too! |
Emergency Blanket - 1 per box |
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ITEM / SKU: B502 / B-502This 52" x 84" state-of-the-art emergency blanket effectively reflects back 90% of the body's heat when wrapped around a person. |
Emergency Blanket - 5 per box |
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ITEM / SKU: I800 / I-800Emergency blanket, 52" x 84", 5 per dispenser box This state-of-the-art emergency blanket effectively reflects back 90% of the body's heat when wrapped around a person. |
SOL Emergency Blanket |
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ITEM / SKU: 0140-1222The most advanced emergency blanket on the market - meticulously designed never to fail when you're counting on it with your life. It all starts with the material - vacuum-metalized polyethylene reflects 90% of your body heat while also offering a number of other important features that set it apart from traditional mylar blankets: it opens easily and will not shred if nicked or punctured, rips and tears can be repaired, it is quiet and won't crinkle in high winds, and its high-visibility orange exterior makes it easy for rescuers to find you. Sized to fit one person. Size: 56" x 84" Click Here for Details
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- Resists tearing and will not shred like Mylar blankets. - Heatsheets material is waterproof and windproof. - Reflects 90% of radiated body heat. - A true ultralight multifunction backcountry tool that can also be used as a ground cloth, gear cover, first aid blanket, and more. |
SOL Survival Blanket |
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ITEM / SKU: 0140-1701The most advanced emergency blanket on the market - meticulously designed never to fail when you're counting on it with your life. It all starts with the material - vacuum-metalized polyethylene reflects 90% of your body heat while also offering a number of other important features that set it apart from traditional mylar blankets: it opens easily and will not shred if nicked or punctured, rips and tears can be repaired, it is quiet and won't crinkle in high winds, and its high-visibility orange exterior makes it easy for rescuers to find you. Sized to fit one person. Size: 60" x 96" Click Here for Details
Ideal Uses:
- Backcountry Skiers - Backpacking - Hunters - Mtn. Bikers - Pilots - Snowmobilers - Hiking Features: - Survival instructions printed directly on the blanket for easy reference when you need it most. - Resists tearing and will not shred like Mylar blankets. - Heatsheets material is waterproof and windproof. - Reflects 90% of radiated body heat. - A true ultralight multifunction backcountry tool that can also be used as a ground cloth, gear cover, first aid blanket, and more. |
Mayday Solar Sleeping Bag |
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ITEM / SKU: SH77BG / SH-77BG / SH77-BGDeveloped for use by our astronauts. The Mylar solar sleeping bags and blankets retain 90% of our body heat and can be used as ground cover or a shield from the elements. Bulk & WHolesale Discount pricing available, too! |
SOL Emergency Bivvy |
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ITEM / SKU: 0140-1138The ultra-light, ultra-warm full protection 2-person shelter! The SOL 2-Person Emergency Bivvy is made from the same heat-reflective polyethylene as AMK's world-famous emergency blankets (reflecting 90% of your body heat back to you), with the added benefit of being fully sealed so that no wind, rain, or snow can get inside. If you and your partner are forced to spend the unexpected night outdoors, both of you can hop in the SOL 2-Person Emergency Bivvy as soon as the temperature drops and instantly improve the odds in your favor. Size: 36" x 84" |
SOL 2-Person Emergency Bivvy |
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ITEM / SKU: 0140-1139The ultra-light, ultra-warm full protection 2-person shelter! The SOL 2-Person Emergency Bivvy is made from the same heat-reflective polyethylene as AMK's world-famous emergency blankets (reflecting 90% of your body heat back to you), with the added benefit of being fully sealed so that no wind, rain, or snow can get inside. If you and your partner are forced to spend the unexpected night outdoors, both of you can hop in the SOL 2-Person Emergency Bivvy as soon as the temperature drops and instantly improve the odds in your favor. |
SOL Thermal Bivvy |
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ITEM / SKU: 0140-1223Warmth and durability for any season! The SOL Thermal bivvy's metalized non-woven fabric provides waterproof protection from the elements while reflecting 80% of your body's heat back to you. The SOL Thermal bivvy offers more versatility than traditional emergency sleeping bags - the extremely durable fabric resists rips and tears, and thanks to its soft face and aggressive side-venting, it can be pushed into duty as a stand-alone sleep system in warmer weather. Ideal for outdoor users looking for an emergency shelter that can become a regular part of their gear arsenal. Size: 36" x 84" Click Here for Details
Ideal Uses:
- Backcountry Skiing - Emergency Shelter - Snowmobiling - Summer Sleeping Bag - Summit Attempts Features: - Reflects 80% of radiated body heat. - Hard-wearing SOL thermal fabric resists punctures and tears through heavy use. - Adjustable side venting enables you to let air in to cut condensation or batten down the hatches in nasty weather. - Rated to 50 degrees Fahrenheit as an ultralight warm-weather sleep system. |
SOL Sport Utility Blanket |
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ITEM / SKU: 0140-1224Some emergency shelters are just that - meant to be used once or twice when needed and then never again. The SOL Sport Utility Blanket is a different type of shelter - one that can be used as an emergency blanket one day and then as a picnic blanket the next. Use it to haul heavy loads, as a ground tarp underneath a tent, rigged as a shelter, or to cover your gear in foul weather. The Sport Utility Blanket is up to any task. Even with many times the strength of similar multi-use blankets and tarps, plus a scorching 95% heat reflectivity rating, the Sport Utility Blanket still weighs in at only 11.3 oz. Size: 60" x 84" Click Here for Details
Ideal Uses:
- Backpacking/Hiking - Car Camping - Hunting & Fishing - Trekking Features - Rugged material is ideal for moving heavy objects - from firewood to big game. - Six metal grommets offer a variety of shelter configurations, depending on your needs. - Material reflects 95% of body heat; bright orange exterior color makes you easy to spot. - Use it around the house as a sun-shade, motorcycle cover, outdoor blanket, and more. |
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ITEM / SKU: 4014This all-purpose travel blanket was created with rugged features to keep you warm and dry and an elegant design that is easy to carry and stores conveniently in your vehicle.
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| LifeLine AAA All-Purpose Travel Blanket - AAA Blanket | |
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ITEM / SKU: 4014AAA
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Rugged two-layer construction to keep you warm and dry. Trim fold-and-snap design for under-seat storage. Handy zip pocket and carry strap for easy transport. EVERY FIRST AID PRODUCT WE CARRY IS LATEX FREE
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Survival Skills: Emergency Shelter using a Mylar Blanket - A space blanket (also known as a Mylar blanket, first aid blanket, emergency blanket, thermal blanket or weather blanket) is a blanket used in emergencies to reduce heat loss in a person's body caused by thermal radiation, water evaporation and convection. In their principal usage, space blankets are included in many emergencies, first aid, and survival kits because they are usually waterproof and windproof. That, along with their low weight and ability to pack into a small space, has made them popular among outdoor enthusiasts and emergency workers. Space blankets are often given to marathoners at the end of races. The material may be used in conjunction with conductive insulation material and may be formed into a bag for use as a bivouac sack (survival bag).
Before we really get into how to use it, we need to know how body heat is lost and how it applies to the use of a Mylar space emergency blanket. So lets look at the causes of heat loss, how it applies to the Mylar space emergency blanket, and at the end, I explain the best way to use it. Convection: happens when wind blows against bare skin which speeds up the process of evaporation, which is another method of heat loss. So, a wind barrier such as a Mylar space emergency blanket, can protect the body from losing heat through the process of convection. Conduction: causes heat loss by having the skin in direct contact with objects or surfaces which are at a lower temperature than that of the body. Therefore, we don't want to use a Mylar space emergency blanket wrapped around bare skin, or without a layer of insulation between you and the blanket. Remember, your body is around 98 degrees in a normal state. If it's 35 degrees outside, and you wrap a 35 degree plastic sheet around your body, you will lose heat through conduction. If you are wearing a thick layer of wool, fleece or other insulating layer between you and a loosely wrapped Mylar space emergency blanket, then you will be protected against heat loss via conduction, and convection. Radiation: When the temperature outside is cooler than the body, the body naturally emits heat into the surrounding air. This is referred to as radiation. This is where the Mylar space emergency blanket really shines and comes into it's own as a piece of life saving equipment as it reflects up to 97% of radiated heat back towards the direction it came from. Evaporation: As perspiration or sweat, in the form of water on the skin evaporates, it turns into a vapor state as it is absorbed into the air around us. This action creates a cooling effect on the skin and provides yet another means of heat loss from the body. So, the Mylar space blanket, being non-permeable and wind proof is wrapped around the body and closed off, the water vapor released from the body will become trapped by the blanket having no where to escape. Thus, it will increase the humidity inside, and theoretically reducing heat loss by preventing evaporation.
These sheets aren't made of the typical foil you pick up at the grocery store, though. Derived from NASA technology, the common name for these sheets of foil is space blankets. Also known as solar blankets, mylar blankets or emergency blankets, they help people stay warm. Everyone from mountaineers to astronauts to surgeons use them.
Even though space blankets are mass produced and cheaply available today, they had their start in the space program in the 1970s. In 1973, the Skylab space station began overheating while in orbit. Because of a broken heat shield, the temperature inside the station approached temperatures of 130 degrees Fahrenheit (54 degrees Celsius). As temperatures continued to rise, NASA personnel worried about the decay of equipment and food inside the station. The possibility of toxic gases was also a threat.
