Skills & Techniques

Many people carry emergency blankets whenever they go outdoors. You will understand the significance of emergency blankets if you ever are stranded outdoors. Are emergency blankets waterproof? Yes, emergency blankets are designed to be waterproof and provide warmth. They feature a metallic surface that keeps them warm and dry and acts as locator beacons for … Read more

Emergency blankets are one of the most underrated technologies of the century. Originally inspired by tinsel that’s made for toys and Christmas trees, the thin, shiny metallic material serves an unending multitude of purposes from marathon running to space stations. It’s incredible how versatile emergency blankets can really be. So, why are emergency blankets silver … Read more

Space blankets are a common item found in many emergency preparedness kits because they are small, cheap, light, and useful. Their best-known function is on keeping a subject warm and preventing hypothermia, but you may be wondering if they can serve other purposes.   Do space blankets keep things cold? While a space blanket may slightly aid … Read more

Almost everyone with a car or a skill for outdoor sports has at least one emergency blanket in their possession. Many of us keep them around in case of an emergency that, only because we are prepared, never happens. So, we start to think about our emergency supplies. Do they expire? How long can they … Read more