How to Use Survival Blankets

Survival blankets have more uses than keeping you warm at night while camping outdoors. Mylar survival blankets offer numerous functions, making the most of the "survival" statement. Not just for camping, survival blankets placed in automobiles come in handy in case of a breakdown or during inclement weather. Explore the uses of survival blankets so you may make the best use of one if needed in a desperate situation.

Instructions

    • 1

      Wrap up inside the survivor blanket by yourself or with another person. Your body heat remains within the blanket, keeping you from freezing in cold weather.

    • 2

      Protect your head and body from rain by covering yourself with the survival blanket. The blanket repels water, keeping you from becoming soaked.

    • 3

      Hang the blanket on low-lying branches to create a shaded area to protect you from the sun's rays and heat. The Mylar fabric reflects the sun's rays and heat to keep you cool.

    • 4

      Use the reflection from the survival blanket to signal searchers. The Mylar survival blankets offer emergency reflection for easier detection.

    • 5

      Heat food on the Mylar survival blanket. Lay the blanket in direct sunlight and place the food on the blanket. Allow the sun's rays to warm the food for 15 to 20 minutes.