Not so long ago, preparing for disasters would be dismissed as paranoid fantasies coming from the mind of conspiracy theorists. But the past few years have shown us that we do need to be prepared for natural disasters such as floods, water contamination, power outages, another pandemic, biosecurity crises and war. In fact, it has becoming so serious that the UK government has even launched a new website advising people on how to protect themselves from various risks and how to prepare for an emergency, this website is called PREPARE. So taking onboard their advice I have been looking at emergency go bags and what kind of items to keep on hand in case of emergency. One of the items to keep handy is blankets for if the power goes off and I have been trying out an emergency foil blanket that is small and flat enough to keep in a go bag.
When it comes to survival or emergency gear, an emergency foil blanket is a product that stands out for its versatility, reliability and easy portability. Designed for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to marathons, and even as a first aid essential, these thermal blankets have excellent insulative and reflective properties that keep the heat in.
The BINHAI Emergency Foil Blanket is crafted with durability in mind. It is extremely lightweight but doesn’t compromise its strength, making it an excellent addition to any emergency survival kit. It is constructed from metallised polyethylene material and the reflective material is not only effective in retaining 90% of body heat but also serves as a signalling device in emergency situations.
These foil blankets come in a 2 pack and their compact size allows for easy storage, making it a convenient item to carry on any trip. Each foil blanket measures 7x12x1.5cm when folded up, taking up no space at all, but opened up measures a whopping 130x210cm. They offer wrap around protection to keep you warm and keep heat in. They are also moistureproof and windproof.
Overall, these foil blankets are perfect for keeping in an emergency bag, your backpack, your coat pocket, in the car or even in your first aid kit. They take up very little space and are extremely lightweight but offer superb heat preservation protection. A versatile and reliable choice for anyone looking to enhance their outdoor or emergency preparedness.
They foil blanket is thin and soft and wraps around easily to heat keep the wearer warm by retaining 90% of body heat. It also reflects heat from the sun. They don’t tear easily and can be refolded and reused.
Whether you’re an avid adventurer, a marathon runner, or just like being prepared for emergencies, the BINHAI emergency foil blanket seems to be a worthy investment for a multitude of scenarios.
A very small investment that has life-saving properties and should be part of any first aid kit or emergency survival bag.
Rating: 5/5
RRP: £3.40 (2 pack)
Available to buy from Amazon here.