i'm interested in the mylar blanket with grommets. i want to hang them from my windows. would the heat not penetrate this blanket into my home? What does this statement mean from customer review: Used it for a shelter half on a quick lunch stop to...
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The reflective side is meant to "bounce" the heat back at the source. If you sit between the reflective side and a fire with the tarp at a an angle an amazing amount of heat will come at you from both the fire and as radiant heat from the blanket. If you hung these in a window with the reflective side out I would guess it would help stop the sun from heating the inside of your home.
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Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, not real sure which "Space Blanket" you are referring to but this blanket is very durable and heavy duty and reusable, a lot of the "Space blankets" are just heavy mylar and don't have grommets in the corners to tie them down. I am very satisified with this one, also Adventure Medical Kits, AMK makes some very good products. Hope this helps
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The surface is a fleece material and fleece allows air to flow between the fibers so it really shouldn't store up so much heat that it feels more than warm. The grommets are a chrome metal so they should be pretty rust proof. However, almost any metal will rust if it stays wet constantly. If you are drying the blanket thoroughly after washing before you fold it you won't have a problem. If you don't dry it you'll likely have a mold problem.
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There are grommets on all sides of the blanket. If the blanket is too wide or long, you can either fold it under and secure it with wood strips or cut it off the bind the edge with duct tape.
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Hello, I am glad you asked this here so that others can read this as well because this pops up from time to time. Mylar is one of the toughest flexible materials ever created. The film we use to make these can take the weight of two and a half cinder blocks EVERY square inch... and folding does not hurt it. (Still, we do ship orders of 3 or more in a large box as long as it is not Fulfilled by Amazon) But Mylar film is transparent. It looks metallic because a separate layer of aluminum has been added to the Mylar. Normal use, even filling it or moving it, will cause tiny breaks in the foil layer that you may sometimes see if you hold it to the light - but don't worry, they are not holes. This happens with all Mylarfoil films and their barrier properties are not significantly effected . I'm glad you didn't forget your best friend! We are now including extra absorbers in all our sets, which is better for items like dog food that have a lot of interstitial air. Merry Christmas!
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They do not recommend putting much other than the cloth cover over it.... Seems more on top less heat gets through. I suppose that would be okay but I would not wait to attest to that...I would not bury it but I cannot see a little hurting anything. See if you can contact the company. Awesome heater ...
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This "blanket" feels just like a tarp, hard and crinkly. But I will say this ... sitting outside with shorts on in 38 degree weather and a 10mph cold breeze, this all weather blanket kept my legs MUCH warmer than an actual heavy blanket did. It's because it reflects body heat and is water and windproof. After your plunge, put on a regular blanket then put the all weather blanket over it. Keeps heat in and all cold air out. Highly recommended!
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The emergency blanket is less of a blanket and more of a tarp. It is much stronger and more reliable than the cheap mylar emergency blankets. it is basically a green tarp with one side having reflective material. It is not crinkly and loud like the cheap emergency blankets. It may be nice to line the floor of the dog house to warm it up, but I do not think it would be as cozy as a normal cloth blanket for nestling down inside. Hope this is helpful!
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I have heard that you should put aluminum foil on the ground before putting your sleeping bag over it. What it does it reflects your body heat instead off letting the cold ground absorb it but I would use a non perforated one as the perforated ones should be used on the roof to let moisture escape. I don't think you would want moisture from the ground to enter your home.
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This blanket is fiber reinforced mylar. With a little care it can be reused. I stapled 2 blankets together into a large "pocket" and have used it for a weather proof sleeping bag cover that has lasted for several years........Paul
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I live in my camper and have a roll of this foil that I bought to add to the insulation this spring. However during the last cold wave I used some of it to cover all openings and windows temporarily. It kept the heat in and didn't interfere with my wifi (router is out side) or my phone that I noticed. I can't say anything for sure except that I didn't notice any problem.
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Ok I just re-read your question and think I may have misinterpreted it the first time. The blanket definitely zips away when you zip up the cover. You cannot see the blanket once the outside is zipped up.
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Yes. I have both the large and small (like this one) ones on my deck. Put an old blanket or straw inside to keep them off the bare floor. I do have the heaters in them since I'm in Montana. I've seen four snuggled in there during bad weather. The only things I have against them is the clear plastic door (extra purchase) doesn't last long before it gets stiff and they let rain in the door-its needs more of a overhang and could be made smaller.
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This let's in plenty of light. Its has netting /mesh vinal cover. Not air tight on the windows. I sewed velcro around the windows to seal them an put a heater inside. I think u may be colder than hear in California but over night I would suggest covering it with another plastic layer to help hold heat in for your type of weather. They have Velcro windows but not sealed all the way that's where I finished up with. Velcro around windows
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I always keep a super warm blanket over me when I lay on it..otherwise I'd probably be chilled too since I lay on it shirtless for maximum benefit..may have just been a bug..or mat something you needed to get used to..but I think you should continue to use and do what I do..cover yourself with a warm soft fuzzy blanket..then crawl into bed immediately afterward..I always take a steaming hot shower before bed as well so that helps since it would also be prior to using the mat..
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I buy the Survival Mylar "blankets" because my grown son insists on going out into wilderness areas and I want him to return without freezing. He laughs at me, but he takes the small folded Mylar sheets. I'll keep the supply going--better safe than sorry. A Mom
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It should, mylar blankets are made to conserve your body heat. Can't tell you much, I use the mylar sheets for reflecting lights on my indoor garden, not to keep me warm..... good luck