Mylar Blankets are a very good item to have in a first aid kit. Emergency Personnel know that these small, foil blankets can help with body warmth maintenance. They are wind and water proof and will not rot or mildew.
Car break down in the snow? Good think you have the mylar blanket to help keep you warm until help arrives!
Did your partner just finish another marathon? Wrap them in a mylar blanket to keep them warm! A runners body temperature drops after they stop running, using a mylar blanket will help stabilize their body temperature. Here is more information about marathon running and mylar blankets: https://www.livestrong.com/article/461856-why-are-marathon-runners-wrapped-in-a-thermal-blanket-at-the-end-of-the-race/
Mylar blankets are good to have in the car, when you go camping or boating, and to keep in first aid kits. A mylar blanket is very compact and stores easily.
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