ryanjcus asked:
Demo of how to create a shelter using a Mylar blanket. Every survival situation is different(climate, Weather, location, ETC.). The shelter you make would depend on those factors. This is a basic shelter that would be great for certain conditions and not so great for others. This setup would be ideal for the following conditions: Light to medium rain, low wind, and above freezing temps. Also there are other factors to consider, like your clothing, fire, and gear. The shelter in this vid …
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May 14th, 2009 at 23:24
we get some in ziplock back when i get some more i can ship some to you i get em for free if u want
May 16th, 2009 at 18:53
Awsome video man thanks i will be testing it my self pretty soon
best regard Peter Nielsen
May 19th, 2009 at 23:28
you should take a rock and wrap it in. in every corner and then take some paracord and tie it. because then you want have any holes in th blanket
May 22nd, 2009 at 08:05
I like the emergency German Shepherd, those are also pretty good to have around.
May 25th, 2009 at 19:54
How easily do they rip?
May 27th, 2009 at 09:46
The stone trick i think would be used when you have a strong blanket that’s of good quality and you don’t want to ruin it.
May 29th, 2009 at 20:05
hahaha wat happens if it gets windy or a branch goes through and u die… hahah
June 1st, 2009 at 11:45
PS
Beautiful shepard
June 1st, 2009 at 23:20
similar methods are employed to dress as a wonka bar on halloween.. jk
great video.. often i think people buy emergency equipment w/o actually knowing the many uses and benefits which is crucial when you are in a unpredictable situation
June 2nd, 2009 at 23:05
You can use a samll stone or pebble. It’s not necessarily a “better” way either. The duct tape hole is more secure and reinforces the corners. You are likley to rip through it with your way. To each thier own though.
June 4th, 2009 at 23:40
instead of cutting a hole in the corners, i think theres a better/safer way to do it..
i think its called putting “duff” (leaves and whatever is on the ground) in the corners and wrap it in a small ball so you can tie rope around it in stead of cutting a hole.
sorry for poor explanation, i just don’t remember well..lol
June 5th, 2009 at 22:19
Also usually your goal depending on the situation, is to be found and rescued. This acts not only as a shelter but a signaling device too.
June 9th, 2009 at 09:20
Well if you were evading someone this obviously wouldn’t be the shelter for you. Thanks
June 11th, 2009 at 15:19
thx though for the vid anyway.
June 12th, 2009 at 17:45
good way to get detected from helicopters with a nice reflective mylar tent.
June 15th, 2009 at 13:50
nicely done! looks pretty solid!
June 17th, 2009 at 11:40
It will also save your duct tape for other projects
June 18th, 2009 at 22:07
Great video! I have found that better than cutting a hole in the mylar (it tears very easily), is pushing a small rock into the corner and tying the paracord around that. Mylar has great tensile strength. You will be able to put 3 to 4 times the tension on it this way! Still interested in your opinion of my video’s
June 19th, 2009 at 00:00
much better than a tube tent you were right now i know how to make a better shelter, thanks!!!
June 20th, 2009 at 10:21
Great Video, I would have never thought to use an emergency blanket. Easier to carry around than a tarp. Better than tring to find branches when there aren’t many around
June 22nd, 2009 at 00:30
Man you are so lucky I would like to be at that place I am trying to find some places. GREAT VID THO ryan
June 22nd, 2009 at 08:53
Sick video man! Check out my vids.
June 23rd, 2009 at 20:16
great idea, im gonna do that
June 25th, 2009 at 18:29
You Guys are funny, lol. It’s my little Nephew Playing. He loves the outdoors too, so I take him out and teach him stuff. Thanks
June 28th, 2009 at 11:18
Nah, its a man fishing.
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September 6th, 2010 at 21:32
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