#244345 - 04/03/12 03:01 PM
Re: New AMK Sport Utility Blanket
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They are available on Amazon in four colors, green, blue, orange, and red. Space All Weather Blanket
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#244347 - 04/03/12 03:13 PM
Re: New AMK Sport Utility Blanket
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#244348 - 04/03/12 04:04 PM
Re: New AMK Sport Utility Blanket
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MEC stocks the red & blue versions of the All Weather Emergency Blanket; they are selling for $15.50. Really, the new AMK product seems very similar to the product above, both are grommeted, reusable and have a reflective side. They are both 5' x 7' and are pretty close in weight (the AMK is spec'd at about 35 grams more). It will be interesting to compare the 2 side by side and see what the differences actually are.
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#244355 - 04/03/12 05:14 PM
Re: New AMK Sport Utility Blanket
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If it is tougher / lighter than a SPACE / casualty blanket I will take it.
And stop whinging about the price. AMK gear has an outstanding quality to price ratio.
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#244362 - 04/03/12 06:11 PM
Re: New AMK Sport Utility Blanket
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For that same price I can buy a 0 degree bag at Big 5 and probably a bivy elsewhere.
Edited by Snake_Doctor (04/03/12 06:25 PM)
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#244363 - 04/03/12 06:14 PM
Re: New AMK Sport Utility Blanket
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Escape bivvy looks nice, they say they have dealt with the condensation issue. I have used the emergency and thermal bivvy in near freezing temperatures, just to see, and they do help a lot, but you always have the moisture.
the Space Blanket is not to be confused with the small foil survival blankets. It is heavier and a bit bulky, but it is durable and has grommets so you can use it as a shelter. It will not fit in your pocket. It is useful as a cover for a blanket of sleeping bag, it is waterproof, windproof and increases heat retention. I have slept in temperatures around 25 degrees Fahrenheit with a poncho liner, wool blanket and Space Blanket and was was surprisingly warm. I usually still carry a Space Blanket in my backpack.
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#244390 - 04/03/12 10:15 PM
Re: New AMK Sport Utility Blanket
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I just have trouble finding the old ones in orange sometimes. I use them for my scouts. I don't like to give them subdued colors, makes them harder to track down. Another source would be good. Have you looked on Survival Resources? You'll have to scroll down they stock two types in orange and green, one at $11.95 and on other at $14.95.
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#244393 - 04/03/12 11:31 PM
Re: New AMK Sport Utility Blanket
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They are the same ones marketed by Grabber,just licensed to be sold by AMK.I can find the red,blue and orange ones around here.I wish I could find a green one....
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#244413 - 04/04/12 11:14 AM
Re: New AMK Sport Utility Blanket
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I just have trouble finding the old ones in orange sometimes. I use them for my scouts. I don't like to give them subdued colors, makes them harder to track down. Another source would be good. Have you looked on Survival Resources? You'll have to scroll down they stock two types in orange and green, one at $11.95 and on other at $14.95. I use them as a resource often, but they are often out of the orange, and it is fairly recently that they began carrying them. They have always had the red, but I like the orange as it stands out more. But thanks.
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#244451 - 04/04/12 07:00 PM
Re: New AMK Sport Utility Blanket
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Registered: 03/29/12
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Boatman wrote: I wish I could find a green one.... Amazon has them in green. See link in my message at the top of this page.
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