12 Best Emergency Blankets (Review) in 2020

The Swiss Safe Emergency Mylar Thermal Blanket is available in an array of colors that allow you to choose how visible you’ll be in an emergency. Like most mylar blankets these can be put to myriad uses including as a storm shelter, a ground cover, a solar oven and more.

This is undoubtedly one of the toughest blankets you’ll find, the Don’t Die In The Woods World’s Toughest Emergency Blankets is one that you’ll need for all your outdoor adventures. This mylar emergency blanket has been constructed to be used by hikers, marathon runners, tactical gear preppers and to even be included in your emergency kit. Absorbing up to 90 percent of body heat in order to conserve heat and prevent hypothermia, this safety blanket provides year-round protection during harsh weather season in, season out. Incorporating a design implemented by NASA, the DDITW blanket is 100 percent waterproof, windproof and light reflective, so it can be used in wet, rainy or windy environments.

The pack includes four extra large blankets, all of which are double-sided and are rolled into individual nylon stuff sacs. All of the blankets are super lightweight and compact, with a single blanket weighing only 2.2 ounces and the entire pack of four weighing 9.5 ounces. As such, you can easily stash single blankets anywhere, be it your bag or car, you can even carry the entire pack for your group and it will still feel as light as ever. With the DDITW survival blankets, you equally never have to worry about it being too small to fit your body. Measuring seven by five feet, these blankets are 23 percent larger than regular foil blankets, and because of its size, all you need is a little tape and paracord to transform your versatile blankets into a sleeping bag or even an emergency tent. Made from high-quality durable material, these blankets are designed to be used over and over again. In addition to that, you can count on these blankets since they have been designed to look out for you on your best and worst days.

Now, not to be a Debby Downer, imagine finding yourself stranded outdoors on a cloudy, stormy and wet day, how likely are you to get through that on your own? In fact, do you even have the right gear to get you through it? If your answer is no, then the Go Time Gear Life Bivy Emergency Sleeping Bag is a good place to start. Even in the case that your answer is yes, you might still want to consider this amazing product because it is worth every single penny. This bivy sack has been specially designed for survival and has further been constructed with a highly durable 26um extra-thick mylar material that makes it highly resistant to wear and tear. With its tear and puncture-resistant coating, this handy carry-on can withstand extreme conditions. It is also super lightweight making it very convenient for you to carry around in your survival kit.

Furthermore, this blanket is both water and windproof which allows it to be suitable for even wet weather, and it equally comes with sealed seams that keep out the by-products of terrible weather while protecting you. Moreover, it features a reflective interior that goes a long way to guard against hypothermia by keeping you warm and retaining 90 percent of your body heat. Functioning as an emergency blanket, this product is also as multifunctioning as they come. it can be used for a wide range of activities such as a sleeping bag as well as a survival shelter. This is all thanks to ParaSynch technology drawstring which can be used to secure or repair gear and even build a fire. The Go Time Gear sleeping bag comes with a handy 120-decibel emergency whistle that cuts through loud winds and trees. It is so effective that it can alert people up to one mile away in the case that you are ever stuck. All in all, you never have to remain stranded for a long time.

These mylar emergency blankets from Primacare provide an array of options when you’re faced with a survival situation. If you have a good survival knife, a way to start a fire, a tactical flashlight and a few of these you’re ready for just about anything.

You’ll be halfway to safety in any tight spot if you’ve got a couple of these in your pack. Mylar Men’s Emergency Thermal Blankets reflect 90% of body heat, weigh next to nothing and are large enough to wrap securely around you. They’re bacteria resistant and can be put to a dozen other uses as well. And if it is really cold outside, be sure to combine this with a tent heater from our list. 

The Jungle Blanket from SnugPak is several steps up from the mylar emergency blanket we’ve all come to know. It doesn’t boast the heat retention of mylar but it does provide something a foil blanket can’t: comfort. Rated to 36° Fahrenheit.

The Arcturus Heavy Military Wool Blanket is completely unadorned army blanket functionality that won’t let you down in a tough spot, as long as you commit yourself to lugging it around in your backpack. 66 x 88 inches means it will accommodate 2 if need be, provided both are average sized. If you are travelling with a companion, be sure to also check out our list of the best double sleeping bags for more great items like this. 

The Grabber All Weather Blanket is a multilayered emergency blanket whose 4 layers reflect body heat and prevent it from escaping. Better heat retention than wool. More comfortable than mylar. More durable than either. This is a great addition to your bug out bag. 

S.O.L. stands for Survive Outdoors Longer. And while it’s debatable that this French product will actually allow you to survive any longer than a standard mylar reflective blanket would it is a bit more durable than mylar, which makes it a better than average ground cloth or shelter.

Backpackers may find the Arcturus All Weather Survival Blanket too heavy but roadside campers, boaters and fishermen will be happy to have it along. It’s an important piece of everyday camping kit, like a camping tent, for those involved in less extreme pursuits.

There’s no doubt the Mambe Extreme Weather Outdoor Blanket is one of the most comfortable emergency blankets on the market. The Polartec® Classic 300 fleece is thick and warm and soft to the touch and the blanket will stand its ground against the coldest temps.

From the luxury of the Mambe Outdoor Blanket we return to basics with the Dukal Heat Reflective Emergency Blanket. This is a bare bones mylar emergency blanket that will provide warmth and wind resistance if you’re lost in the woods or the victim of a natural disaster.