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safeinOhio

(37,162 posts)
Mon Dec 25, 2017, 01:17 PM Dec 2017

Mylar Space Blankets.

There are more than 51 things you can do with them. I also use in my grow room to reflect light on my....lettuce....
You can find them on Amazon really cheap 10 for $10 and up. High temp. here will be 2 degrees in a few days so I cut em up and line my socks.


http://seattlebackpackersmagazine.com/50-uses-for-an-emergency-blanket/

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Mylar Space Blankets. (Original Post) safeinOhio Dec 2017 OP
I make shades out of them for my south-facing windows in the summer time (hang under the blinds) hlthe2b Dec 2017 #1
Thanks, I'll try that one. safeinOhio Dec 2017 #2
At hydroponics stores Stryst Dec 2017 #3
I'll admit I probably have 10 space blankets tucked HeartachesNhangovers Dec 2017 #4

safeinOhio

(37,162 posts)
2. Thanks, I'll try that one.
Mon Dec 25, 2017, 01:25 PM
Dec 2017

Getting ready to try making some fishing lures out of them. They are really shiny.

Talk about Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

4. I'll admit I probably have 10 space blankets tucked
Tue Dec 26, 2017, 12:37 PM
Dec 2017

into various backpacks, fanny packs, 1st aid kits, car truck (actually I probably have more than 10) and I've never opened a single one. Not surprising since I spend almost my entire live in California. I'm going to break one out and see what I can do with it now that I'm in the frozen wasteland of southern Washington.

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