space blankets
Shiny survival wrap
Space blankets are thin, lightweight sheets of reflective material—typically metallic-coated plastic film—designed to retain body heat.
Originally developed for the space program, they're now standard in emergency kits, marathon finish lines, and survival gear: The paramedics wrapped the hypothermia victim in a space blanket.
Also called emergency blankets or Mylar blankets.
Dangerously low body temperature
- rescueSave from harm
- first aidInitial injury treatment
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
paramedic · ambulance · evacuation · triage · survival · kit · preparedness · distress
Thermal transfer prevention
- warmthHeat you feel
- reflectiveCasting back light
- radiantEmitting light or joy
- aluminizedCoated with light metal
Mylar · metallic · silvered · body heat · heat loss · conduction · convection · radiation
Self-supported wilderness travel
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- tentPortable fabric shelter
- sleeping bagInsulated portable bedding
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
outdoors · campsite · ultralight · gear · trail · expedition · mountaineering · bivouac
Trademarked polyester film
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- aluminumElement thirteen
- foilDefeat a plan
- crinklyHaving small irregular folds
lightweight · thin · compact · foldable · tear-resistant · waterproof · reusable · disposable
Casting back light
- visibleAble to be seen
- rescueSave from harm
- helicopterRotary-wing aircraft
- search and rescueFinding and saving people
mirror · bright · shiny · location · distress · SOS · attract attention · high-visibility
hypothermia
Dangerously low body temperature
shock · paramedic · ambulance · evacuation · triage · survival · kit · preparedness · distress · signal
insulation
Thermal transfer prevention
- warmthHeat you feel
- reflectiveCasting back light
- radiantEmitting light or joy
aluminized · Mylar · metallic · silvered · body heat · heat loss · conduction · convection · radiation · barrier
backpacking
Self-supported wilderness travel
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- tentPortable fabric shelter
- sleeping bagInsulated portable bedding
wilderness · outdoors · campsite · ultralight · gear · trail · expedition · mountaineering · bivouac · shelter
Mylar
Trademarked polyester film
crinkly · lightweight · thin · compact · foldable · tear-resistant · waterproof · reusable · disposable · shiny
reflective
Casting back light
- visibleAble to be seen
- rescueSave from harm
- helicopterRotary-wing aircraft
search and rescue · mirror · bright · shiny · location · distress · SOS · attract attention · high-visibility · ground-to-air
- cold safetythermal underwear, mittens, hats, parkas, down jackets
- space memorabiliasigned photos, moon rocks, lunar samples, crew photos, flight suits
space blanketselectric blankets
Bedding with warming wires
hot water bottles · heating pads · radiant heaters · fire · hand warmers
space blanketsluxury bedding
Upscale sleep textiles
cozy blankets · weighted blankets · silk sheets · security blankets
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