SOL Sport Utility Blanket

Living in the Uinta Mountains, we get our share of wind, rain, hail, and snow. Some times, it comes on suddenly. I have always been a big advocate of "emergency blankets" - the ultra thing foil sheets that tear after a single use and fold up to about 4 times their original size. Yeah, you know what I am talking about.

This year I tested the SOL Sport Utility Blanket. These suckers are rugged. Weighing in at just a hair over 11 oz, these blankets are strong enough to make a sturdy shelter, reflect back over 90% of your body heat, and have 6 reinforced grommets.
We tested it's strength by actually loading it up with logs and carrying it back to camp. To my surprise, it didn't stretch or tear. They advertise that it can be used as a rescue litter to drag an injured victim out of the woods, but I didn't test that.
I did test it as a shelter, a wrap around blanket (got really warm), as a signalling devise, and to haul wood. Remarkable tough, and well worth the $17.00 sticker price. I have no doubt that this would perform well as a lifesaving shelter for a month or more. It is waterproof, and windproof. It also comes in a resealable waterproof bag that is also useful for keeping your phone and matches dry if you have to wade across a river, or deal with heavy rain or snow. I went back and bought one for each vehicle and 2 more for my kids packs. It's a no brainer. Great Christmas gift for skiers, hikers, campers, hunters, or anyone traveling alone in the winter in the mountain west. Also great for sitting in the bleachers at cold or wet football games. It will keep 2 people warm and dry.