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Re: ZDC
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I had an adventure medical 2 person space blanket. It supposed to be plastic and mylar and have survival hints printed on the outside of the shell. I had used it years ago when we got caught in a nasty rain storm while out kayaking with the family. I set up a quick rain shelter and waited it out so the water would calm down.
It was still setting in the kayak so I unfolded it and saw all the reflective mylar was gone. So I sat outside on the deck using my body to make a me sized TeePee and used a candle lantern sitting between my knees. With the rain, no hat jacket or shoes I was comfortable and warm for the 15 minutes I stayed out there. It would do the trick in a pinch especially if you were dressed for the weather. I am guessing it would have been slightly warmer with the reflective stuff intact. i keep one of those 36 hour emergency candles in my winter vehicle kit Sounds like something to remember! Thanks for sharing! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: ZDC
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04/07/11 04:47 AM
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basically he took a see below
Re: DIY - Tarp Mod - Glue Mylar to Inside of Tarp by Bushcraft Bill » Mon Mar 28, 2011 11:11 am
I use one of them as a ground cloth and it works well for me but its not large enough for a shelter/tarp 5x7 just is not large enough the cost involved for mine was $12.00 for the tarp 6x $1.00 for the mylar and 2x $6.99 for the spray on glue and my time a couple hours to glue the mylar to the tarp
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Re: ZDC
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04/07/11 04:49 AM
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I seems that that would be a worth while project.
I am betting that if you had a GI ponch with a wubbie it would do very well.
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Re: ZDC
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04/07/11 04:52 AM
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The stripes of a tiger don't wash away.
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Re: ZDC
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04/07/11 04:54 AM
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rth548
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Everyone should have a supply of those. Sadly, I don't, not at the moment.
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Re: ZDC
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04/07/11 04:54 AM
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I seems that that would be a worth while project.
I am betting that if you had a GI ponch with a wubbie it would do very well. in the thread he said it worked well while out camping for the weekend.
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Re: ZDC
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04/07/11 04:58 AM
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Everyone should have a supply of those. Sadly, I don't, not at the moment. we have one in each vehicle and a couple in our earthquake kit. these work ok as well http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detai...534374302697119but i prefer the 36 hour candle
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Re: ZDC
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04/07/11 05:00 AM
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I use a small candle lantern. With the 9 hour candles. I love those things. I probably have 4 floating around packs and vehicles. ![[Linked Image from apparel.outdoorgearhouse.com]](http://apparel.outdoorgearhouse.com/img/1/8109.jpg)
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Re: ZDC
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04/07/11 05:05 AM
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I've got a lot to learn about stuff like that. I keep a couple florescent lanterns and some small LED flashlights stashed around, but everything depends on batteries.
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Re: ZDC
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04/07/11 05:05 AM
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i have a couple of those lanterns as well. i also made some coyote heaters i used a kerosene lantern wick. i filled up either 1/16 gallon or 1 quart metal paint cans with paraffin wax. good little stoves, haven't made any for a couple of years though, esbit stoves are too convenient
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Re: ZDC
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04/07/11 05:08 AM
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I've got a lot to learn about stuff like that. I keep a couple florescent lanterns and some small LED flashlights stashed around, but everything depends on batteries. I always have a good supply of candles around the house, just need to be careful around kids, pets and combustibles. I also have a few wind up flashlights as well as wall charging led flashlights
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Re: ZDC
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04/07/11 05:09 AM
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power rarely goes out at my place, but I grew up in a rural area where power outages were not uncommon
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