I'm thinking about getting a space blanket for emergency shelter as well as a potential vapor barrier to increase the efficiency of my sleeping bag. Any recommendations? Is the heavier stuff more efficient than the lighter stuff or just more durable? Is the ultralight "resuable" stuff really reusable?
I used a space blanket type suit once, it really helped overnight, but since then I seldom ever carry it anymore. Don't remember what brand it was and it was very cheap in price as I remember.
I tried a "Space Emergency Bag" as a VBL once. The main downside was it was NOISY. The price was right, though.
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I've been thinking of getting one. You could also use it as a 4.5oz waterproof pack liner/emergency bivy.
I spent the extra money (and weight) for one of the heavier duty space blankets. My thinking was mult-use. I used to always carry the tiny little one-season blankets knowing that if i ever unwrapped it, that was probably the last time i would be able to use it. With the heavy duty ones, I can use it as a ground cloth for the tent in the summer, temporary storm protection for a summer squall on a day hike, another liner for the bottom of my tent in the winter, protection for the carpet in the back of my new SUV when the girlfriend wants to bring her dog along. I may not get more than a season or two out of the space blanket but at $12/each, who cares? And at least its one more thing thats earning its space in my pack instead of being just a "worst-cast scenario" item only.
I've carried one forever, but never had to use it, thank dawg. I would imagine it would be pretty noisy in a sleeping bag. Maybe a VB bivysack would be something to consider.
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