Basically they dont have much insulating factor most say. But here is the upside of them -lightweight -reflective for heat loss prevention as well as signaling -cheap shelter/poncho -groundcloth use -could be fashioned into about anything ie armsling, shelter,poncho,tarp etc.....
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