In a recent post about bug out bags I mentioned one of the items was an emergency survival blanket. These are good to have on hand in case you have to bug out in cold weather and need to bundle up to stay warm. Emergency blankets are also good to have as part of a car emergency kit.
We have a couple of the emergency blanket 4-packs shown here scattered around our cars, home emergency kits, bug out bag, etc
If you don’t have a formal car emergency kit store a few of these blankets in your glove box. If you happen to get stranded and have to hunker down in your car, these mylar blankets may provide the additional insulation you need to get through a cold night.
Here’s a few benefits of having a Mylar emergency blanket along for the ride:
- Emergency blankets have a reflective quality which makes them easily seen by rescuers if you are huddled under one in the wild
- Most Mylar blankets retains up to 90% of your body heat
- Mylar blankets are reusable, waterproof and windproof
- Lining the inside of a sleeping bag with an emergency blanket can improve the insulating properties of your bag
An emergency blanket is a necessity in cold weather travel, but don’t underestimate how cool it can get in a dead car in warmer months. As nighttime temperatures drop, you could be exposed to cool temperatures in even the fall and spring in many parts of the country.
Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures can cause conditions such as hypothermia. Don’t take that chance – have a number of emergency blankets for home and the road.
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