From: <Rick.Sylvia_at_ferguson.com> > Can anyone tell me what the difference is between a "space blanket" and a > "survival blanket"? The space blanket is a very thin aluminized mylar sheet, silvery on one side and gold on the other. I have an aluminized tarp that is advertised as a survival blanket and it's somewhat heavier. Rather than mylar, it is a plastic sheet woven from narrow, flat strips and top coated, similar to the cheap tarps available in any hardware store. One side is covered with an aluminum layer. It is considerably stronger and more durable than a space blanket, but also considerably bulkier. While the space blanket is suitable for wrapping a person for a short duration, the survival blanket can be used over and over and will suffice as a tarp or bivy tent in a crunch. It will handle a strong wind and is tear resistant; the pinholes in mine don't appear to affect its strength. Mike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Oct 26 2001 - 13:13:47 PDT
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