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 Top of the Line, June 3, 2008
By geoffbeneze (Tempe, AZ USA)
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I have used mylar "space" blankets for the past 30 years for near innumerable projects. Want to make a solar oven? here's a tool to allow that. Increase the rating on your sleeping bag by 20 degrees (put the mylar INSIDE the bag), I've made emergency ponchos from them while backpacking. Ground cloths, signal devices, sun awnings (in this mode they help provide cooling), insulation for coolers, animal shelters, a lining for an incubator.
They don't have to wait around in your car or "read bag" to find uses! However, I carry them in each vehicle, I have one in each of my various (depending on purpose) "ready bags", in emergency kits made for the kids and in all the first aid kits in the house, vehicles, the ranch and other such haunts.
This little piece of plastic may well be one of the premier tools of all time.
127 of 127 people found the above review helpful.
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Good quality Space Blanket, June 29, 2009
By yb2normal (Denver, CO)
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I've played with a couple of different brands of space blankets and these blankets are of fine quality. They suffer the usual short comings of this material (tears spread easily) but on the grand scale of space blanket brands, you are getting one of the better quality blankets. For example, one of the cheaper brands I have tried experienced flaking of the mylar coating after (admittedly) rough handling. The brand being reviewed here did not suffer from this flaking. Definitely recommended.
127 of 127 people found the above review helpful.
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Absolutely Essential Survival Kit Item, January 9, 2006
By Roy Jaruk (Patterson, NY United States)
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If you are setting up a "grab & go" pack - the kind of thing that lives in your car or at your office, insurance against a manmade disaster like a terrorist attack or a runaway nuclear reactor; or a natural catastrophe like an earthquake or a hurricane - you cannot get along without these mylar blankets. You can use them as blankets, cloaks, tents, groundcloths and signal panels. They are almost weightless and as noted, very versatile. They belong in every survival kit, automobile glove compartment, and hiker's pack. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
127 of 127 people found the above review helpful.
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 Product received not the same as product pictured, April 7, 2010
By erievibe (St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.)
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Product received was not Quake Care and it was not made from Mylar. The blankets I received were "similar" to the ones pictured.
70 of 72 people found the above review helpful.
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Product Substitution, August 2, 2010
By Cowgirl
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I ordered 4 Quake Kare Emergency, Item 3AQK-4P, Thermal Blankets and received 4 EverDixie Rescue blankets. I thoroughly researched the Quake Kare product and am not happy with the substitution.
65 of 67 people found the above review helpful.
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Classic Bait and Switch-STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY, December 12, 2010
By P. Smith (Northeast)
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I did not receive the Quake Kare Emergency Thermal Blankets that I ordered. Because I had read from previous reviews that BP Supplies have played Bait and Switch before, I made a screen shot of the order page before I ordered showing that I was being promised, specifically, Quake Kare blankets. These are a well known brand and of very good quality.
Instead I receive a cheap, knockoff- Ever Dixie "no-name" brand Emergency Blankets from China. I know absolutely nothing about this brand. They're going in the trash. They look very, very cheap and I sure wouldn't trust my safety to these, And as I told the representative at Amazon, this Bait and Switch is especially reprehensible on BPs part because these are Emergency supplies and someone could loose their life from using an unknown, inferior or faulty product in an Emergency. This is serious business.
For those of you who have been ripped off by BP Supplies before with their Bait and Switch, I would strongly encourage you to report this directly to Amazon. It doesn't matter if you just write it in a review that you've been ripped off. You have to speak with an Amazon rep who forwards that info to the powers that be who determine which companies are allowed to sell on their site. And if enough customers complain, BP Medical Supplies will not be allowed to sell on Amazon's site and continue to rip off people.
For those of you who have never ordered from BP Medical Supplies- STAY AWAY- THEY ARE BAIT AND SWITCH SCAM ARTISTS. I am very disappointed and very, very angry.
62 of 63 people found the above review helpful.
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Emergency Essential, September 6, 2009
By John Thomas (New England.....USA)
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I have carried mylar thermal blankets along with me during my hikes to the north country here for decades. In addition to the many other uses mentioned here by others, I have used them before to actually sleep with just to experience it. And even though they are like curling up all cozy with a large plastic bag, they are nothing less than amazingly warm. Quite simply put, they enable you to radiate back as much of your own body heat as several wool blankets are capable of. However, there is one thing I feel I must add about sleeping with these blankets on a cold ground that doesn't seem to be covered by other reviewers. Remember that to keep warm, you must have as much insulation under you as over. At home, our mattress more than does the job. Out in the wilderness on the cold ground we are forced to improvise. If it comes a time that you really are in a survival situation, or just forced by whatever causes to be sleeping directly on a cold ground, remember to put as many of these thermals, (or any kind of blanket) under you as over. You would not believe the number of hikers and campers I have encountered that pile on the blankets on top of them, while putting just one underneath. And then wonder why they spent the entire night nearly freezing to death. In conclusion, one cannot recommend having these along on a hike or camping trip enough since they are so small and easy to tote along. Carrying one 4 pack of these thermals on any outdoor excursion is equivalent to toting 10 full size blankets. Something near impossible to manage in a back pack outing even if you wanted to. Considering their low cost, versatile uses, and life saving possibilities, one would be foolish not to pack them on any wilderness excursion, or include them as an essential addition in any survival kit. My own recommendation is don't leave home without them, and, buy them here on Amazon in bulk rather than at a sporting goods store, where they can easily cost you twice as much...
50 of 52 people found the above review helpful.
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Bait and Switch. Do not buy!, July 6, 2010
By Joseph Patrick
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Same problem as the other bad reviews. They say you will get Quakecare mylar, but what you get is Everdixie rescue blanket, which is aluminized non-stretch polyester. I just hope they hold up when I really need them. Maybe i'll use 1 and see how it holds up and update my review if it's totally horrible.
47 of 52 people found the above review helpful.
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Seller is consistantly lying. Not the blankets advertised, March 31, 2011
By WSU Blues (Santa Clara, CA United States)
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The seller seems to be doing this with everyone. They are advertising Quakekare blankets and sending cheeper ones...total junk. They must think somone wont complain because the price is low.
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 Everdixie substituted for QuakeKare!, March 23, 2010
By Rosalie Thompson (Minnesota)
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I read that some "Emergency Blankets" flaked when used. I also read QuakeKare did not. I am disappointed that a bait and switch happened and am in hopes that this EverDixie Rescue Blanket is one of them that does not flake. I will be using it for a May camping trip, the average temperature at night is 45-50 degrees. The air in the blow-up mattress is only as warm or cold as the air around it. I am camping in a tent and do not have electricity to use an electric heater. I'll let you know how it works but think they should stop advertising one brand and then send another.
22 of 25 people found the above review helpful.
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Thermal blanket, April 15, 2009
By O. Romero
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Hi
The thermal blankets I received are warm and comfortable. The only drawback (which I know cannot be avoided because of the material used) is that they make a crunchy noise when one moves.
I would recommend them for cold climates, which is where I used mine. I plan to use the ones I didn't open yet to leave in my car and relatives' cars for emergencies.
Thank you.
O. Romero
19 of 21 people found the above review helpful.
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Thermal blanket, April 15, 2009
By O. Romero
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Hi
The thermal blankets I received are warm and comfortable. The only drawback (which I know cannot be avoided because of the material used) is that they make a crunchy noise when one moves.
I would recommend them for cold climates, which is where I used mine. I plan to use the ones I didn't open yet to leave in my car and relatives' cars for emergencies.
Thank you.
O. Romero
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Sloppy -- appears they are shipping something different from picture, March 4, 2011
By Jeff Stieglitz (Torrance, CA USA)
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This is a cheap item so I can't complain too much. The item depicted is the "Quake Kare" space blanket, "Made in U.S.A.", with colorful packaging.
Some of the reviews said that this type of space blanket was thicker and more durable than the others, so I ordered some. I received a clear plastic package with a small white label stating "space blankets" and the Amazon part number. No colorful label, no "Quake Kare", No "Made in U.S.A.".
So, I contacted the seller and they said "This is an item which we team up with Amazon to provide you. It actually ships from their warehouse although we are the seller. Because of this, we have to forward you to Amazon customer service to take care of the issue."
No joy. Would not order from these guys again. It's a small item, so it's not worth packing it up and returning to Amazon.
17 of 18 people found the above review helpful.
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Useful for more than stated, January 27, 2010
By Lita Kelley
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As a prepper, I like to make sure my family is prepared for any natural or man made disaster that may occur, so these space blankets are good to have in each car, in bug out bags, camping gear, etc.. one in my pocket when hunting and so much more..
HOWEVER, the effectiveness of these space blankets is debated, because these mylar blankets also trap in the COLD, so make sure you warm yourself up before covering yourself with this "blanket". These bags are not effective when placing over an already freezing person, unless over a normal blanket, BUT, they are very effective in preventing freezing if you're not already frigid to begin with.
The surface is very reflective, so these mylar blankets are perfect for lining grow rooms for those who start their vegetables and flowers indoors. The benefit is that they reflect light back to the plant so no light is wasted.
These are also good for lining coolers to help keep them even more colder, or even inside of lunchbags/boxes.
These also work great for making reflectors for bouncing light in photography projects.
15 of 16 people found the above review helpful.
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Bait and Switch Seller, December 23, 2010
By Dada Baby (Los Angeles, CA)
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I'd rate it if they sent me the item pictured in the advertisement. What I received was something different, made in China Dukal Corp. Survival Wrap. It appears I am not the only one who was mislead. So the one star is for the seller Medical Products Depot.
15 of 17 people found the above review helpful.
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Not Quake Kare, February 23, 2010
By LDLF (austin, tx United States)
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I bought these for emergency readiness so have not used them yet. I am giving the three star rating only because the retailer sent a different brand from what I ordered. If you want Quake Kare do not expect to get it here.
14 of 17 people found the above review helpful.
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BK Industries are thiefs, January 11, 2011
By Don
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I orderd these on Dec 6 from BK Industries. They charged my credit card but never sent them. These people are total crooks, do not buy this item from Amazon. Until Amazon can step up and get rid of crooks like these I will never buy anything from any vendor other than Amazon again.
13 of 14 people found the above review helpful.
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Handy For Camping, December 5, 2009
By Elaine S (Los Angeles, CA)
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We used these under our camping tent as an "under the tent tarp" and under our sleeping bags inside the tent to help the cold from coming through from the cold damp ground. They really made a difference in our comfort & worked quite well. It was a better solution than tarps in this case - lighter weight, less expensive & better insulation.
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Good Value for 10 Essentials Pack, October 7, 2009
By J. Tsai (Bellevue, WA)
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I bought this to stock my 10 essentials/emergency pack, and am happy with the product. Each blanket comes in its own plastic bag, which are nested in a larger bag which results in a compact and easy to pack product. The product is also pretty cheap, as there are other thermal blankets that are quite expensive out there.
12 of 12 people found the above review helpful.
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Never received, January 13, 2011
By Chya
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I ordered these blankets on December 5. They were scheduled to be delivered between 12/10 and 12/28, but they never came. I emailed BK Industries TWICE and got no reply to either email. Amazon returned my money with no problems. I did see that other people had problems with this company (I shouldn't have bothered ordering from them) and I urged Amazon to reconsider allowing BK Industries to sell items on their site. I hope they make some changes.
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 52" by 84" is just too small, February 28, 2011
By curmudgeon
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Unless you are a munchkin you will not be able to wrap this completely around yourself. The whole point of a space blanket, which doesn't generate any heat of its own, is to keep your body heat from escaping, so you must be able to get a pretty good closure. The more of you that is exposed to the air, the less effective this product will be at doing what it says it does.
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Blankets probably okay but not what was ordered, April 22, 2010
By Doc (USA)
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Blankets received in timely fashion, but they were not exactly what was ordered.
Instead of 3 packs of 4 blankets of the type advertised and displayed, what was
shipped was a pack of 12 blankets by a different manufacturer. Not used yet, so
hard to tell if they are as good (or even better) than what was ordered. But when
I order a specific item, I expect to receive "that" item. There was not even an
explanatory e-mail or enclosed paper as to why the ordered items were substituted.
Even if the substituted items are of good quality, it raises serious concerns as to
the credibility of the merchant and whether Amazon should be representing them. I have
several other items on order from BP through Amazon, so I will wait to see if this
practice of unannounced product substitution is a regular pattern. But buyers should
beware that what they order might not be what they get.
8 of 10 people found the above review helpful.
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 Same size, not same brand, August 1, 2010
By Technocratus Maximus (CA)
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Although not the same brand as advertised, they are the correct size and work well.
I unpackaged one to try it out. No rips or tears.
This is typical emergency blanket and is not designed for frequent use.
As soon as you cover yourself with one of these you feel the heat radiating back into you.
Is this what a baked potato feels like?
Don't even think you'll get it back in the little package... just fold it up as tight as you can and stick a rubber band on it.
7 of 7 people found the above review helpful.
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Not product I ordered, February 6, 2011
By D. Cederquist
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I bought these emergency blankets last summer and just now read many people received the wrong item.
I did receive four blankets but they were Ever Dixie. these blankets are not quake care.
That really ticks me off!!!! I never realized untill I looked in my grab and go bag won't order from big fly sports again.
I can't tell you if rhese blankets will hold up or not because I have not used them yet. BUT I WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE ITEM DESCRIBED
7 of 8 people found the above review helpful.
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Disappointed with company, January 4, 2011
By Linda Burke (PORTSMOUTH, OHIO, US)
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I would love to review this product but can't. You see, I never received it. I should have read a few more reviews of BK Industries before I ordered anything from them. They have taken the money for the purchase from my bank account (debit card), but never sent the blankets. I would not recommend buying anything from this company. A bargain isn't a bargain when they ultimately cheat you! I recommend you buy this product from any company but BK Industries! Amazon should delete them from their site!
7 of 10 people found the above review helpful.
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Excelente, March 25, 2009
By Dave (Caracas, Venezuela)
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Muy buen producto para uso de emergencia. Para los amantes del camping, no puede faltarles esto en su kit de primeros auxilios. Vienen en empaques separados, cada uno un poco mas grande que una billetera de hombre, super livianos y compactos.
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Not what I ordered but works OK, August 25, 2010
By ThJ
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I ordered a Quake Kare item but received a different brand. While the item I received works for my purposes I do not trust this seller anymore and will never order from them again.
6 of 6 people found the above review helpful.
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Not Quake Kare, September 14, 2010
By Norm Peterson
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The product I received was good and adequate but it was not the product offered.
6 of 7 people found the above review helpful.
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blankets, January 4, 2011
By klutzomom
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where are the blankets?? never got them in the mail or it was stolen ;-( I have emailed the seller 3 times--nothing from them at all!!! Im not happy with the seller at all because they never responded...
6 of 9 people found the above review helpful.
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Where is my purchase?, January 7, 2011
By Susan
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I ordered them on 12/4/10 for Christmas presents and as of today 1/7/11, i still don't have them. I hope to get them before next Christmas!!!!
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actually PrimaCare brand, June 23, 2010
By TK421 (Lunar Module One)
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A good deal - a buck each - but a different brand than pictured. Seems ok though.
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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Overpriced., May 13, 2011
By Michael A Smith
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This item is as good as emergency thermal blankets get, but I bought on a wim without searching around and found that almost every other thermal blanket for sale on Amazon was cheaper. They are the same no matter where you get them or how much you pay, so I guess it's no one's fault but my own. I teach kids wilderness and survival classes also I take tourists on hunting trips and trail rides, so I give away a lot of emergency thermal blankets. Go with Emergency Mylar Thermal Blanket - 54" x 82" - Pack of 10 Blankets instead they are the same quality and you get six more for a dollar.
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Exactly as described., August 26, 2010
By kurdt
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There were a few reviews wherein either the wrong number of blankets or an alternative brand of blankets were received. I just got my blankets in the mail today. Two four-packs of Quake Kare emergency blankets, exactly what I ordered. The blankets are high quality and seem fairly durable. They don't seem to flake and won't rip or tear easily. Shipping was fast too.
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A life saver, March 6, 2010
By Paul Baidatsky (New York, NY)
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I made a mistake buying a Texsport Willowbend Trail Tent
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I ended up waking up in the middle of the night on top of a wet and cold sleeping bag. I grabbed one of these blankets, wrapped myself with it and stayed dry and warm.
Highly recommend it to any one who camps out!
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Never got items ordered, March 17, 2011
By Theresa Chung (Jersey City, NJ United States)
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This vendor is a total fraud. I never received the items I ordered. I went on their reviews board and it turns out that they are scamming people as a false business. Do not do any business with these criminals.
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EMERGENCY THERMAL BLANKETS 4 PACK, January 10, 2011
By Gerard Sullivan (TAMPA, FL, US)
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TO THIS DATE I AVE NEVER RECEIVED THIS THIS PRODUCT!! . THIS IS PAID FOR AND NO NOTICES RECEIVED. PLEASE SEND MY PRODUCT. THESE WERE FOR CHRISTMAS. SUSAN SULLIVAN EMERGENCY THERMAL BLANKETS 4 PACK
5 of 9 people found the above review helpful.
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Inexpensive but possibly priceless, October 8, 2011
By J. W. Mullins (West, by God, Virginia)
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The Mylar, or space blanket, has been around for several decades now and for good reason. They are inexpensive, pack very small and incredibly useful when needed. The shiny blanket was developed in the 1960s for NASA and is used in emergencies to reduce heat loss in a person's body caused by thermal radiation, water evaporation and convection. Used to treat hypothermia they are also windproof and waterproof making them useful in a variety of outdoor or survival scenarios. With that said the blanket itself is not some sort of miracle material. It does not create any warmth and offers no real insulation. I think this is an important item to be carried in vehicles or packs but just as important is to learn how to use it and the proper way to do so.
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Space Blankets, May 15, 2011
By M. Pete (Burlington, WA United States)
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For the price and quantity I'm not going to complain. They are compact enough for the glove box, a small pocket in the BOB and in my motorcycle tool bag. I'm not going to count on them in my long term camping gear to be of the quality of the space blankets I'm familiar with. The last ones I opened and used had an OD green outside, a mesh thread pattern for strength, and grommeted corners, and once I open them they kicked around for years, just never fold up as compact as originally. Those are Space Blankets, these are a cheaper alternative for short term emergency use. I opened one of these up, they are the advertised size and weight and work as advertised, I wouldn't count on it lasting more than a few days to a couple of weeks of use, in other words, an emergency only.
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Great For Emergencies., January 17, 2011
By Justin A. Turner (Winston-Salem, NC USA)
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These come individually packed in sets of four, keep one in your house, car, backpack, etc... they keep you far warmer than I ever thought and are well worth the cost.
the Mylar is very fragile though, I managed to average three days use before it started to peel, this is a problem with all survival blankets so i won't hold it against this product and for the cost and weight you can carry several of these before it becomes a problem.
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Exactly as described, March 6, 2010
By Anora (Shakopee, MN USA)
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The emergency blankets arrived and are exactly as described in the ad. The shipping was increadibly fast, and the size of the actual blanket pakaging is small enough to be convieniantly stored almost anywhere. I plan on keeping these in the glove box of my car, and may get more to keep around the house or store with our camping gear.
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What's expected, January 30, 2010
By Texian (Richardson, Tx)
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These thrermal blankets perform exactly as advertised. They are very thin mylar or something, take up very little space, but are extremly good at reflecting heat. Will help keep things hot or cold. If used for an emergency, should protect one from the cold, however keep in mind these are only designed to reflect heat, basically reflect radient heat. You also would need some sort of insulation such as a regular blanket on top of this for total protection. Its a good product, well worth the cost, and if its all you have in an emergency, would certainly be helpful.
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Don't "Bug Out" Without Them!, February 12, 2010
By Big JD (Northeast, USA)
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These thermal blankets are an absolute must for your survival pack. Although they are designed to be used against your body while wearing very little clothing (maximum heating effect occurs when placed directly against your skin), they will help keep you warm while you are fully dressed. They are also thin enough to cut into pieces to put against your skin under your clothes (chest, legs and arms). As others have indicated, they do have a variety of uses. If you must improvise, adapt and overcome to survive, it will be much easier with these in your arsenal!
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NOT QUAKE KARE, shoddy substitute from universalmedical, February 20, 2012
By William N
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Did not receive the premium quality Made in USA "Quake Kare" brand that I ordered paid for, I got "PRIMACARE" blanket MADE IN CHINA from seller universalmedical instead. Unacceptable bait and switch by this seller. Amazon took it back though.
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These are QUAKE CARE, February 9, 2012
By Say tha.. (Live from Earth)
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I have not yet used the product, but I was compelled to input a review since many of those reviewing the product actually received something other than the product pictured. The only reason for this preliminary review is for those discouraged from buying after reading the reviews and thinking they would also end up with a product other than the one pictured.
I received EXACTLY what is pictured, so apparently, all your messages have gotten through to Amazon and rest assured, if you order now, you will surely receive Quake Care Mylar blankets, and not the cheap knock-offs previously mentioned. I will edit this review once I have actually used the product.
EDIT -- The seller I purchased from was SVMPRODUCTS, LLC. I regret I did not post this in my original post as another buyer received Chinese junk, not Quake Care, from another seller. Also, if you click the link that says "11 New," it will lead you to a list of other sellers with fulfillment by Amazon, SVM Products is one, and I just noticed Quake Kare (direct) is another seller, so I imagine ordering direct from Quake Kare through Amazon, you should end up with the actual Quake Kare product.
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Quake Kare blankets, March 12, 2011
By Snik (North America)
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I've seen some confusion about which product people are receiving. I just bought one and it's the Quake Kare blankets as described and shown in the photo. I haven't opened one up yet, but there are four of them and they seem to be good quality. Thumbs up.
The seller I bought from was BigFlySports. Different sellers may ship slightly different products.
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Great to have around just in case, February 9, 2011
By Big Red
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I received my emergency blankets before the earliest expected arrival date (awesome).
The pack of 4 emergency blankets is small,light, and easily stored/transported.
Each blanket comes with it's own zip lock bag, and all four are inside a large zip lock bag.
I keep them in my car during the winter/cold season, just in case I break down or get stranded when the real-feel temperature is 8 degrees.
They came for quickly, and were priced very reasonably. I recommend them.
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exactly what I wanted (and advertised), February 6, 2011
By Devon J Woods
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I recently ordered the QK (Quake Kare - not Care as some posters assert) emergency blankets and all 4 arrived in a timely matter, looking exactly as they did on the site. Thus far I have not had a cause to use them, but I will be carrying at least one or two in my vehicle at all times during the winter, and when I go camping.
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Notes, September 19, 2010
By Somyunguy
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I couldn't say how they hold up, as I don't intend to use them unless I have to, but I wanted to note that I did not recieve a four-pack of those shown above. I recieved 4 individual packages of a brand not shown when I ordered this. Fine with me, but if you're shooting for something specific, you may not get it.
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Off Label Use in Growing, July 21, 2010
By TenThumb (Desert Southwest, USA)
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I am an avid home gardener and need to amplify light in a small space. Mylar when it is bundled in the future will be known as transparent aluminum. It has made my growing area change from eyesore to pleasant. I hang it in a circle from metal hangers Joan Crawford or muffler hangers. Strong, durable and cheap from this seller at a dollar each. Oh yeah, to hang it I use blue removeable tape.
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mondo heat reflector, March 30, 2010
By UV (LA, USA)
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i placed this underneath my sheets when I sleep. And it actually reflected my body heat and kept me more than warm. I actually found that I cant sleep with my quilt, but with a lighter blanket !!! While the "crumpling" sound takes getting use too, I found that if you put two sets of sheets on the bed if muffles the "crumpling" sound so much that its barely noticeable.
bottom line, it works.
If I had to use anything but this for warmth in an emergency, I would use it in a heartbeat.
It might also work great as a liner in a light jacket, just make sure you have "vents" I'm sure
it would heat up rather quickly.
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Hope I never need them, September 12, 2009
By Reem (Gahanna, OH USA)
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Purchased these to put in our cars and our emergency preparedness kit. It would be great if I never open the package.
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Great for Bug Out Bag, June 5, 2011
By DE Steen (hesperia, ca United States)
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I just threw it my bug out bag for just in case. I haven't got to use them yet but I'm guessing that these 4 will keep me toasty for 3 days.
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Exactly what I wanted, February 23, 2011
By JxPakman
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This product is the Quake Kare mylar space blanket. It is the super thin stuff. This will save your life in an emergency situation and I am glad I got 4 of them in case one rips or whatever. They shipped it quickly and I received it quickly too.
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ready for anything, December 26, 2010
By always prepared
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FOR THE PRICE A GREAT BUY... MY WIFE CALLED ME TO LET ME KNOW THAT THE CAR WOULD NOT START AND SHE WAS AN HOUR AWAY AND IT WAS PRETTY COLD OUT...WHEN I GOT THERE SHE IN THE CAR WITH EMERGENCY BLACKET ON THAT I LEFT IN GLOVE BOX AND IN GOOD SPIRIT. IT WAS WELL WORTH IT AND A GREAT BUY...BE PREPARED
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A must have for backpacking, October 25, 2010
By iRoboticist (CA, United States)
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I froze to death on my first night in the back country backpacking. On the second night I was sweating in this thermal sheet. Thanks to it I could manage to sleep.
A must have. Its a bit plastic feeling, but if it can help u sleep, who cares about the feeling.
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Awesome Product, September 9, 2010
By Liquid_Boy26
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Details are exactly as per description
Product is easy to use and very helpful to have around. A very very good buy!!
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Cat repellent, July 25, 2010
By movie addicted bookworm (Milwaukee, WI United States)
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I love my cats but I don't love their hair all over my bed. I put the shiny, crinkly thermal blanket over top and they won't go near it. I imagine you could put it anywhere you don't want your cats to go.
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good for survival situations, June 10, 2010
By somsom (pa, usa)
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The product wasn't as thick and durable as I expected. But that's more my fault than the product. I think these blankets are ideal for emergency situations, but I don't think there something that would last if I reused them again and again due to how thin they are. I wish I would've have gotten something along the lines of an emergency bivy sack. There much more expensive but I would feel a lot safer knowing I had one.
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Bought for emergency, April 19, 2010
By B. Svezia (Mo. USA)
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I bought these for emergencies for the family. Hopefully, they will not have to be used, but just in case...
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Thermal blankets, December 21, 2008
By Joel D. Cady (Minnesota)
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I have this in my car in case I break down. I hope I never have to use them because if I do it would be in a emergency type situation.
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There when you need them., August 3, 2010
By Deborah J. Sloan (Wiley, Colorado)
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These emergency blankets are great to take with you camping or for preparedness. Keep a couple in the car for emergencies like car accidents you may come across. We have ours in our bug out bags.
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Great product, quick shipping, good price, good customer service, July 6, 2011
By cindi lou hoo (OH)
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Emergency Disaster Systems sent this item very quickly and had good customer service - polite, helpful, relatively quick to respond.
This product is great for emergencies - small, light weight, great to take on outdoor activities for an emergency or to have in the car. It's very light weight (made of material like a mylar balloon), and while it can tear somewhat easily, it's made mostly for emergency use, not frequent use. It reflects body heat and can be really important for survival. Is a great addition during cold weather camping - lay over top of sleeping bag as an extra layer of insulation.
As far as buying these on Amazon, keep your eyes out for frequent price changes - prices can vary by a great deal, both from seller to seller and even from week to week from the same seller, often by quite a lot. I've paid anywhere from $4 to $10 for a 4 pk., sometimes with free shipping, sometimes not.
In summary, good product, can be a life saver, especially for the money, but keep an eye out for price variations and fluctuations. Emergency Disaster Systems was a great seller to buy them from.
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Great to Have in Case of an Emergency, June 29, 2011
By Luke
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I bought these to have in my 72 hour emergency kits. They are so compact and take up very little room. They would also be good for camping. I like that I can have something for warmth in my kit that is so lightweight and compact.
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You never know when you'll need one, June 26, 2011
By cinephilegal
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I've bought several of these Mylar space blankets over the years, always with the intention of using them while hiking or camping, if an emergency arose.
Instead, just by coincidence, I wound up using them INSIDE THE HOUSE for the same reason -- three times. All were for the same reason: electrical power outage, resulting in a furnace that wouldn't turn on.
The first time was during an ice storm -- a really bad one in the 90s. We had just gotten a new furnace to replace our 2 old boiler furnaces. Unfortunately, the new furnace had an electrical ignition for the pilot light.
When the power went out because of downed lines from downed trees and heavy ice on the lines, the furnace's electrical ignition couldn't turn on and light the pilot light. So the furnace couldn't kick on and provide the heat we so desperately needed. On top of that, the entire ignition/pilot light apparatus was enclosed, so you couldn't manually light the pilot light (a "safety" feature -- gee, thanks). We were using the oven to keep warm because we could light the oven's pilot light ourselves (it was an older stove). But there was no way to heat the bedrooms -- all of which have outside walls.
The ice storm itself lasted a day. Then the temperature dropped into single digits and finally below 0. The wind was ferocious. And combined with the icy drizzle and below-zero temps, ComEd didn't get the power back on for 3 freakin' days. (And this was in Chicago, not a rural area!)
We younger folks could take it by wearing layers, but my grandmother was miserably cold, and too old to get down and sleep on the floor in the kitchen. We used every blanket and comforter we had, but she was in her late 80s - no major health problems, didn't even take any meds, but she just had the circulation of someone in their late 80s. She got so cold she was shivering.
Then I remembered my emergency Mylar space blanket! I dug it out, unfolded it (to my mother and grandmother's dubious stares), and layered it between the first and second blankets my grandmother had piled on herself to try to get warm. In about half an hour, she was no longer shivering, and within the next hour, she fell happily, snugly, WARMLY asleep - in her bed, in the bedroom, despite the fact that it was nowhere near the only heat source we had: the oven in the kitchen.
We had a thermometer brought in from outside because my mom was terrified it would get so cold in the house that the pipes would freeze. The pipes never did freeze, but it got down to 53 degrees F in my grandmother's bedroom -- which is pretty damn cold for *inside* a house. It was somewhat warmer in other, interior rooms (and by the stove, of course), but the bedrooms' outside walls and windows made them colder. But she just kept the emergency space blanket wrapped around her for the next 2 days and stayed toasty warm until the power came back on and the furnace ignition kicked in.
Since we were stuck with the furnace -- it was already a few years old when the "can't turn on because the power's out and can't light it manually" problem first occurred -- I ended up using Mylar space blankets for the same reasons 2 more times -- once for my mother, and once for myself.
These space blankets really do reflect your body heat back to you.
But I agree with previous reviewers that they work best when wrapped fully around you, like a sleeping bag. But, as previous reviewers have mentioned, under those circumstances, you may get kind of sweaty -- since it not only prevents the heat loss, it also prevents the normal moisture loss you would otherwise experience.
When I was telling a co-worker about using my emergency Mylar space blanket during the power outage in the bitter cold, she said, "Oh, that's the kind of blanket they put on me in the recovery room after my open-heart surgery." I was surprised, but have since looked it up and found that Mylar/metalized blankets are used in health care -- and veterinary care -- as well as by search & rescue teams and EMS. Apparently their use has fallen in ORs and post-surgery recovery rooms, though.
These are definitely good to have in an emergency -- especially in the places you'd least expect, like inside your own house! I'm buying this 10-pack so I can have one in the car, the garage, the basement -- and some spares for hiking and camping. I'm also thinking about using them as curtains for my west-facing windows, which catch all the afternoon and evening sun, making the room unbearably hot in summer. I've seen such Mylar curtains advertised as insulating curtain liners or stand-alone curtains, and I can totally see why that would be the case.
Other reviewers have made me consider using it for a solar oven, too. With so many blankets in one pack, you can experiment!
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Good value, July 28, 2011
By B. Wiggs (NC)
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Got these as a cheap addition to our disaster emergency kit. Haven't had to use them yet, but we have piece of mind if we do need them.
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These work GREAT, July 18, 2011
By L. Flewelling (MN)
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These work great for emergency blankets. Can't believe something so light can actually keep you warm. Tried one out sitting on our back deck in 10 below zero and just a light jacket under it. Was not toasty but not uncomfortable either.
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Waste of money, August 24, 2011
By Brian Mah
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Recommended not to purchase. TH product isnt a very good quality and build type. I returned mine and purchased another one from a local store.
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Lucky for me, these are still unopened, August 21, 2011
By K. Heinchon
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I keep two in each vehicle. Next time I purchase some will be to increase that number to 4 in each car to have extras. I may also purchase some to throw in my bug-out bag.
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"Like having air conditioning", August 16, 2011
By M. Mella
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I live in an area where most homes are not air conditioned, but most businesses are. During some very hot days a few weeks ago, I was told that hanging these blankets in my south- and west-facing windows would make my it feel "like having air conditioning" in my house. At such a low price, I couldn't pass up the chance to try this. The 4 pack was actually perfect for fitting in my four windows, without any need to cut the blankets down. I didn't actually attach them to my windows either. I stapled them to the inside of the curtain and that allows me to open the curtains if I choose.
The thermal blankets really reflect a lot of sunlight, which keeps it much cooler in my house. They do make it slightly darker, but they are not anywhere close to blacking out all the light.
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its good for what it is, September 23, 2011
By has spoken (Down South in da swamps)
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this thing is very thin and will rip very easy it fill like a trash bag when u have it on but it does its job and holds ur body heat under the blanket
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solar blanket, September 6, 2011
By Django Sanders
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the product arrived quickly and as described. i was able to use it immediately for my camping trip and the cold nights were not so cold using this product
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Emergency thermal blankets, September 6, 2011
By Andrew
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These came in quickly and was exactly what I expected. I am using them to insulate and reflect in a grow shed and it's doing the trick
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it says reusable, but is very difficult to store them after first use., October 17, 2011
By felipe
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I would recomend buying this things in bulk, as the reusable is just technical, after using it, its almost imposible to store them back in the original bag, as folding them is very difficult, but besides that the quality is very good!.
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BD, October 10, 2011
By BD
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It is nice to know that being a OTR driver if anything was to happen and we didn't have heat we could use these wonderful little blankets to keep us alive! They are wonderful even if you need extra warmth with your own blanket.
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warm blanket, October 4, 2011
By William D. Chaney
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this product takes up very little room and has in the past been use to keep me warm under alot of different problem areas and not all of them was camping
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Great to have around., October 3, 2011
By BigDudeGeorge
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Perfect price for a piece of emergency great that you should always have around. For the price that you would normally pay for just one blanket, you get 4. Definitely a great buy.
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More Uses Than You Can Imagine, April 13, 2012
By Gabby (Belleview, FL)
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I just finished my CERT (Citizen Emergency Response Team) training and picked these up to put in my response bag. I already have several that I keep on hand for camping and now my next project is to make a solar oven out of items I would have on hand. These little blankets can do a lot. They are big enough to cover an average person and we used them in our class for shock patients. They can be water catchers, additional thermal help in sleeping, window reflectors and so much more. Even if you don't camp...have a few of these socked away. In an emergency, they are very handy to have around.
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Good product and a good price, April 10, 2012
By Thomas F. Harper Jr.
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I bought a pack of four of these and put one in the glove compartment of each car. They will warm you for a while, or can be used as shade against a hot sun. I also cut one up into small pieces and slid the into a couple of pet beds. The dogs werent fond of the crinkly sound coming from their bed, but I cant scrape the cats off of them. I've seen a popular pet bed that is just a regular bed with a sheet of this stuff slipped between the pads, and thats pretty much what I made. These are also useful to drape over tender outdoor plants if you expect a frost, just weigh it down with rocks if its windy.
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a thousand stars for this life-saver!, March 5, 2012
By green fiddler
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The Quake Kare emergency blanket is a lightweight mylar material, similar to what is used to make floating birthday balloons. When I first tried mine in early autumn, I did not notice any big difference in comfort level. The crinkling sound that it makes was somewhat annoying to me. So I put it aside and did not think about it again.
A few weeks later in October we had a freak snowstorm and extended power outage that lasted four-and-a-half nights. Bundled inside my sweater, down vest, down coat, hat, gloves and multiple afghans, I was shivering. I thought it could not hurt to try the emergency blanket again. To my amazement, within a few minutes I had stopped shaking and felt warmer. The mylar traps one's own body heat and keeps it under the blanket instead of letting that warmth drift away. During the next few days, I said many prayers of thanksgiving for the person who invented this! Sometimes at night I would wake up cold and shaking, thinking that my blanket must not be able to help any more... only to find that it had slipped off of me. Back in place, it provided warmth again. This was a sort of blind test that proved to me that its effectiveness was real. After several days of being cold, my core body temp had dropped a couple degrees and there were signs of mild hypothermia. Without that emergency blanket, I might not have fared as well.
During our power outage we were losing heat in our dwelling at a rate of 5 degrees each night. There was a draft of colder air and smell of wood smoke coming from the closed vents of an attic fan. I framed one of my extra mylar sheets with some posterboard to make an effective thermal barrier and the following night the heat loss was reduced to 2 degrees.
I highly recommend this product to keep in one's home and vehicle emergency preparedness kits (with enough extras for passengers). If some day you are unexpectedly exposed to cold weather for an extended time, this could save your life. Get some today!
5/3/12 EDIT: A number of reviewers have noted that they ordered Quake Kare but received a bait-and-switch inferior brand. I've ordered two packs of these blankets in the last few months. In case it may help someone else, my personal experience is that SVM Products LLC or Big Fly Sports (Direct Product Distributions) send the true Quake Care product.
p.s. for EI's:
I had read that the mylar of emergency blankets is inert, not problematic for those who are chemically-sensitive. Recently I ordered another brand of emergency blanket that is said to be quieter. This might not be a concern for most people, but someone who is asthmatic or sensitive to chemicals may want to avoid that version. It has an extra colored layer that seems to make it more flexible, but there is a slight offgassing of the additional substance which could cause shortness of breath in susceptible individuals. The Quake Kare blanket did not cause that reaction.
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Nice emergency blanket, February 4, 2012
By dharstad
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Just as advertised, this blanket can be carried in a shirt pocket, and will keep an individual warm under most circumstances.
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Great to have!!!, January 17, 2012
By DB62 (Mid South)
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This is just another addition to my emergency pack, and great to know I have them!
It's a necessary product to have on hand in any location that gets cool, and or cold weather. A fall through the ice, or a house fire in the winter time, these can be life savers when used properly. I'd recommend everyone have some in there preparedness/emergency pack, or bag.
I consider this a must have item.
Great price and quick delivery as well.
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Light and easy to store, December 30, 2011
By Tim Gonzalez
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I have not tried them yet but there is no mechanical functions to evaluate. They are packaged nicely and I am sure would perform as they should if needed. I carry them in my truck and bug out bags.
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Good Deal, March 22, 2011
By D. P. Dascenzo (Ohio USA)
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Good product for a fair price. These are easy to stow away in a glove compartment, a backpack, a first aid kit, etc... The're small, light, inexpensive, and well constructed, and could just possibly save a life. Remember, the time to clean the gutters is when the sun is shining...so if you get in a jam, and the temp drops, you'll be glad you got these when you had the chance.
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Looks good., March 17, 2011
By So it goes (Miramar, FL)
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It is hard to review this item due to its nature (I will not use it until if there is ever an emergency that would cause me to use/experience it)
However, it looks like a good quality product. It is packaged well, for easy storage and travel. Great size to add to an emergency kit. And for the cost of four blankets, if they work in retaining body heat, they are well worth the 5 stars.
I did receive the QuikKare brand, but that is a non issue regarding my 5 star rating. Do not review a product and give it a rating based on a Vendor's Service (rather than QuikKare's quality).
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decent price - better than the worst SB's, March 2, 2011
By solocanoe (fort smith, ar)
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these are not the super flimsy, worst of the breed type...these are better.
The price is fair for the 4 pack and with other stuff and free shipping, I'm very happy with these.
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Very Good Quality Thermal Blankets - Highly Recommended, December 5, 2010
By CFH (South-Central, PA USA)
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We ordered two sets of the these Thermal Blankets (for a total of 8) to use keep in our cars and with our camping gear. Since I don't like to just trust that my emergency equipment is going to do what it is supposed to do, so we opened one of them up to test it out. Here are my observations:
+ Thicker than other thermal blankets I have used in the past, so it is somewhat stronger than expected
+ Good sized blanket actually covers me well
+ Reflects heat very well
I couldn't refold it to fit back in the tiny Ziploc package it came in, but it did roll up and fit nicely into a Ziploc sandwich baggie.
These are a good value for good quality emergency equipment!
Highly Recommended!
CFH
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Useful for Camping, November 27, 2010
By ashi
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I had bought these for camping in moderate cold temperature and they proved useful. Very compact and light weight to carry and kept me warm at night. They are priced well and came on time. If required I would purchase again!
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Great Product and Value!, November 26, 2010
By Brennerd24
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You recieve 4 seperately packaged thermal blankets, which is what you would pay for one at any sporting goods store. Great product and recommend for anyones emergency kit.
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Good product, November 23, 2010
By Ashley
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Purchased these to use in outdoor pet beds. I was very surprised by how well these blankets work to reflect heat back.
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Great product, great price, November 13, 2010
By Sharky (San Jose, CA)
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These emergency blankets are small and come individually wrapped. They are small enough to fit in the front pocket of your jeans. I got a couple for my car emergency kit and for my emergency bug-out bag. For this low price and easy to use size, there is no reason not to buy a whole bunch of them.
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Excellent, September 17, 2010
By ANTHONY STUART
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They do exactly what i envisioned them to do, and the price for 4 can't be beat!
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Handy for travel, May 22, 2010
By Anne L. Watson (Friday Harbor, WA USA)
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I've never needed one of these in an emergency, but they are very handy for travel.
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BUY THESE, March 15, 2010
By Let's - Go - Buffalo!!!! (Buffalo)
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If you are looking for emergency blankets... buy these. I was looking for 2 to carry in mine and my wife's backpack but could buy this four pack for cheaper. Go to any sporting goods store and compare prices. 4 blankets for the price of 2 including the FAST shipping is a deal that can't be beat. Shipping took like 4 days from the day I ordered. If you are thinking of buying them... do it.
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Emergency Thermal Blankets, March 14, 2010
By Eileen Thompson
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I bought these as an "emergency" item. I haven't had to use them. They are small and compact to keep in my cars if ever needed.
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Hopefully they'll stay in the bag., March 22, 2010
By Husband, Father, Dork (Benton, AR)
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I honestly hope I never have to use these blankets, and they stay in those little ziploc bags. But if I need one, I now have one in each vehicle, one with me, and one in the emergency kit at home.
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Thermal Blanket, October 16, 2009
By Diane M. Pritchard (Spokane, WA)
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Bought these for our cabin and to pack when out in the woods. Hopefully we will not have to use, but feel better just knowing we have them.
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