Arcturus Survival Blanket

This Arcturus Insulated Tarp is an absolute workhorse. I've used it for everything from ground cover while camping to emergency shelter, and it performs exceptionally well. The insulation layer actually works—you can feel the difference compared to regular tarps when used as a blanket or ground barrier. The heavy-duty construction is no joke. This isn't some flimsy emergency blanket that tears if you look at it wrong. It's thick, durable, and built to handle real outdoor use. I've dragged it across rough ground, used it in rain and wind, and it still looks great. The grommets are reinforced and haven't shown any signs of tearing out. The thermal properties make it incredibly versatile. It reflects body heat when used as a blanket, insulates from cold ground when used underneath a sleeping bag, and works great as a windbreak or shelter. Having something that serves multiple purposes is invaluable when camping or in emergency situations. The size is generous and it's surprisingly packable for how substantial it is. Reusable and washable, unlike disposable emergency blankets. Whether for camping, vehicle emergency kit, or general outdoor use, this tarp delivers. Quality product that's worth every penny.

Nice price. Great quality !! Lightweight and durable. Cover your self from water and keep your heat.

Owned a similar tarp by a different maker until it was stolen. But I have to say, my old tarp had nothing on this! This tarp feels really durable and the large grommets are extra reinforced. It's big enough for all my needs. Was also pleased that it came with a storage bag made of the same material (including the reflective surface on the inside!) which makes stowing it a breeze. Definitely a great item for a great price. Highly recommend!

I gave this a four because to actually use this as a all purpose blanket/tarp it needs to be square. So 7'x7' would be perfect and that's something to consider when choosing something like this for both purposes. Also there needs to be more eyelets and a better quality of them these are borderline cheap and did hold up but the ripstop around them works really well. So eight eyelets would work great! The material isn't too bad but with repeated folding in the same manner and wet weather it will start to fray and the mylar will crack causing it to tare. If you're an outdoors person consider all this if you plan to use it as such but if just plan to keep in in your car as an emergency blanket it'll be fine. Plus the storage bag needs to be a little bigger in width by about a half an inch, but it works. I also gave it four stars because it didn't come with tent stakes and if this is needed as an emergency shelter then let's just hope you remember the use of some sticks on the ground in place of that and you remember your cordage. It's not a bad product and it'll work just fine in my useful gear either as a tarp, emergency blanket or footprint. I hope you find this useful in your search and please hit the like button if so, thank you.

Does the job! I wrap it around my dog's crate in the car so it keeps warm longer when we're running errands together in the cold weather. It's great to walk back with her and see that the crate is still nice and warm when she gets back in. It also makes the crate more denlike, so she is very comfortable in there. I like the camo b/c it also blends in and doesn't bring attention to it.

I was looking for a replacement for a product called Space Blanket. The original version of these appears to be unavailable and the alternatives claiming the same name, doubtful. The Arcturus is a high quality item, a bit heavier in weight than the original. I like that it comes in a zippered pouch and, unlike too many item these days, the pouch is loose enough so it is possible for a normal human to refold the blanket and get it into the pouch. I was looking for a durable item that has the potential of lasting for years and the Arcturus has every prospect of meeting that requirement.

WOW!!! Very impressed! The minute you wrap up in this...heat!! It's big too. I like that I can wrap up with so much coverage. It also can be used at the campfire to deflect heat. Does not tear ..very sturdy. Worth every penny.. I'd actually pay more for it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Was on a group outing to a popular recreation area on the Pedernales, near Austin, for a day trip. The cool water mixed well with the warm day, but the bonfire was insufficient when a norther blew in at dusk. None had dressed for the cold. I was turning 90° to the fire every couple of minutes, to try and keep all of me warm enough not to shiver. It wasn't working. But then, a sudden rustle behind me, and I was instantly enveloped in warmth. I thought, *What is this magic?* One of the group had one of these tarps in his trunk, and unfurled it behind the group of us sitting near the fire. He simply draped it over the large rocks, about ten feet behind us, and rising five feet above us, and held it in place with stones. The reflective side captured all the heat from the fire and reflected it to our backs. Anywhere between the fire and the reflective side of the tarp was warm enough to sleep by. I keep one in my car as an emergency blanket or emergency tent, and another with my camping gear as a ground liner for my backpacking/car-camping tent. I haven't tried it, but suspect it will serve well with my hammock as a rain cover, sun shield, or campfire reflector should the weather change while I am overnighting and I am not carrying a tent. Bulky as a tarpaulin, because, as Star Wars' General Akbar almost said, "It's a tarp!" But it is lighter and smaller than my one-person backpacking tent.