Re: [Paddlewise] survival blankets

Ulli Hoeger wrote:
> For roughly 5$ a piece I can affort to buy a new one after been forced to
> use it, or even carry more than one (and a somewhat sturdier version
> somewhere in my boat).  Given its price, size, and weight a piece of gear
> worthwhile to carry in any case...

For a few dollars more, one can get the space blanket in the form of a
bag that is more efficient at retaining heat.  The bag form can also
serve as a vapor-barrier liner inside a sleeping bag to extend the
temperature range if the weather gets colder than anticipated. Of
course, the regular blanket form can also be made into a bag with
application of enough duct tape.  Either way, I agree with Ulli -
they're definitely worth their cost and weight and I've found them to be
surprisingly durable (somehow the weather frequently turns out colder
than I anticipate).

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