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Pete

Bingo, there's the big difference.

You can get one of those Coughlan's 99 cent mylar sheets they call a blanket, which is marginally effective in mild temps with slight wind.

Or you can get a mylar bag for $3 to $7, which will keep you better protected from the elements, but will cause more condensation because it is sealed up quite a bit more.

Or you can get one of those space thermal blankets for $10 to $15, and wrap up in that, with the benefit of some insulation as well as impermeability.

Or you can get an emergency bivy bag like the Thermolite for $20 to $30, which will give you the highest degree of protection possible (in that category), with added durability, but no longer something you can stuff in a pocket and forget about. It is still small enough, though, that it can be included in a daypack or glove box without much compromise. The Land Shark version may actually be at the absolute top end for this category.

I would still prefer my ranger suit over anything else.

Sigh. I knew someone would have to make a comment on my "tinfoil hat"!

Okay, I guess that makes sense about insulation & wind barrier. Besides, what can I expect for $2?

But they're sure crackly! The sound alone can keep me awake!

Thanks for the input. I'll still keep some around.

Sue

Very true. That is another benefit of the ThermoLite products: they are silent. No crackly noise. They drape much better than mylar and they have a soft hand. Pretty darn nice for a "leave it in the bottom of the pack just in case" item.

Bought Thermolite bivvy 6 months ago; love it. It is a huge step up from mylar space blanket; and (for me) in most circumstances, the additional bulk (rolled in its stuff sack, 4" x 6") and weight (~6 oz) is an acceptable trade-off; fits nicely in daypack.