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Yes, and yes.I've never used one before, so wondering if they are too noisy. Would this be inconsiderate of the good sleep of others nearby.
Yes, yes and you’ll be wetter than a very wet thing if you sleep under one of those. They are impermeable and there’s nowhere for the water vapour to go. They’re sold for ‘emergency use’ mainly where it’s assumed being warm(ish) and wet is preferable to cold and wet. They’re mainly carried by folk who have never used them.I carried and sometimes used, a light sleeping bag on my camino Frances. There was some weight and bulk involved. I am wondering about substituting a mylar space blanket for next time. They cost and weigh next to nothing. (often sold in packs of 10/// might be a fun thing to share). I've never used one before, so wondering if they are too noisy. Would this be inconsiderate of the good sleep of others nearby.
You are too funny!They are incredibly sweaty - designed to keep all heat in, and they do - try sleeping in one tonight!
Such a considerate idea. Perhaps you will bury it...I carried and sometimes used, a light sleeping bag on my camino Frances. There was some weight and bulk involved. I am wondering about substituting a mylar space blanket for next time. They cost and weigh next to nothing. (often sold in packs of 10/// might be a fun thing to share). I've never used one before, so wondering if they are too noisy. Would this be inconsiderate of the good sleep of others nearby.
YES, to both questions.I carried and sometimes used, a light sleeping bag on my camino Frances. There was some weight and bulk involved. I am wondering about substituting a mylar space blanket for next time. They cost and weigh next to nothing. (often sold in packs of 10/// might be a fun thing to share). I've never used one before, so wondering if they are too noisy. Would this be inconsiderate of the good sleep of others nearby.
have often wondered if those who complain or worry about about noise have never heard of earplugs? You can buy them in any pharmacy along the camino! I carry both earplugs and the space blanket . as stated I sincerely hope I too never have to use the damn thing but the noise effect has never entered my noggin! The ear plugs have saved my sanity oft from the braying and trumpeting of the Broncadores howeverI carry a space blanket. I have ever since they first became available (1980’s?). I’ve never unpacked it and hope I never will.
They’re meant for providing emergency shelter/cover in emergency situations. Though one wet Wednesday on the north slopes of Man Tor, as I waited with a middle aged Brummy with a turned ankle for the stretcher crew to make it through the murk, I did wonder if the one we were wrapped in could be utilized as a neck tourniquet…
Yep, me too. Earplugs are standard equipment wherever I am. Albergue, airplane, and dare I say it…..at home.have often wondered if those who complain or worry about about noise have never heard of earplugs? You can buy them in any pharmacy along the camino! I carry both earplugs and the space blanket . as stated I sincerely hope I too never have to use the damn thing but the noise effect has never entered my noggin! The ear plugs have saved my sanity oft from the braying and trumpeting of the Broncadores however
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I might if I lived in a cold or even cool climate. I do not even have a top-sheet on my bed.try sleeping in one tonight!
Since we have successfully ruled out the mylar blanket as a solution to OP's problem, I think a better direction would be a ~500g down quilt. Light weight, compressible, and warm.a light sleeping bag on my camino Frances. There was some weight and bulk involved.
Oh my goodness Tincatinker! I didn't see that one coming, though coming from you I should have been suspect. I am still laughing and almost spewed my coffee over my computer screen!!I carry a space blanket. I have ever since they first became available (1980’s?). I’ve never unpacked it and hope I never will.
They’re meant for providing emergency shelter/cover in emergency situations. Though one wet Wednesday on the north slopes of Man Tor, as I waited with a middle aged Brummy with a turned ankle for the stretcher crew to make it through the murk, I did wonder if the one we were wrapped in could be utilized as a neck tourniquet…
Thanks for posing the question and thanks for everyone's replies. Coincidentally, yesterday I made a very comprehensive list of all the things I would like to pack so that I can get an estimate of needed pack volume and approximate weight. I had a "Space Blanket" on the list with a big question mark after it. I've never carried one before on a hike. I guess I should cross that one off!I carried and sometimes used, a light sleeping bag on my camino Frances. There was some weight and bulk involved. I am wondering about substituting a mylar space blanket for next time. They cost and weigh next to nothing. (often sold in packs of 10/// might be a fun thing to share). I've never used one before, so wondering if they are too noisy. Would this be inconsiderate of the good sleep of others nearby.
Hi TomI carried and sometimes used, a light sleeping bag on my camino Frances. There was some weight and bulk involved. I am wondering about substituting a mylar space blanket for next time. They cost and weigh next to nothing. (often sold in packs of 10/// might be a fun thing to share). I've never used one before, so wondering if they are too noisy. Would this be inconsiderate of the good sleep of others nearby.
I once used one in a sudden downpour when I had forgotten a poncho. (I always keep one in the bottom of my pack - it was years old). I didn't envision the emergency being a storm, but it was surprising waterproof, and the storm was so violent I didnt notice the noise.I am still considering taking a mylar/space bivy bag when i one far day into the future might walk from my door to SdC.
No, i do not plan of using it indoors. For that, i have an extremely light down sleeping bag (240g), but in the off chance i might be forced to sleeping outdoors (and can't get any accomodation with money) that bivy bag combined with my 2mm & 100g EVA "sleeping mat" (yeah, its more there to stiffen the backpack and act as a yoga mat or sitpad) might transform an extremely bad night into just a bad night. I don't kid myself as to that there might be extended comfort, but on the other hand, it might keep me from becoming sick and having to return home.
Think of sleeping inside a giant potato chip bag and you will get an idea of the noise and how clammy and wet you’ll be by morning.I carried and sometimes used, a light sleeping bag on my camino Frances. There was some weight and bulk involved. I am wondering about substituting a mylar space blanket for next time. They cost and weigh next to nothing. (often sold in packs of 10/// might be a fun thing to share). I've never used one before, so wondering if they are too noisy. Would this be inconsiderate of the good sleep of others nearby.
Yum!Think of sleeping inside a giant potato chip bag
Even after all the replies on this thread, I still see no reason not to carry one as they are so tiny folded up and weigh next to nothing. I will replace the one I've never used with a fresh one because if it's anything like items at home I've finally thrown out, I invariably seem to "need" them later. I wouldn't want to need an emergency blanket, but no longer have it.I had one, unused for years all over. When I finally had reason to use it, it had degenerated onto a set of rectangles and was useless.
Try one of the various types of sleeping bag liners.I carried and sometimes used, a light sleeping bag on my camino Frances. There was some weight and bulk involved. I am wondering about substituting a mylar space blanket for next time. They cost and weigh next to nothing. (often sold in packs of 10/// might be a fun thing to share). I've never used one before, so wondering if they are too noisy. Would this be inconsiderate of the good sleep of others nearby.
Definitely one of your Camino Angel first aid moments, David...even in the UK.I always carry that baking foil shelter - just in case; for me, for another. One winter, seriously icy (in the UK) I met a college boy (young man) on a group 10 mile run who had slipped on the ice, fallen, broken his ankle. I had to strip his fellows and myself to provide what was still really inadequate warmth - if only I had a mylar blanket with me that day as the ambulance took absolutely ages to arrive.
Carry one - if not for you, it might save someone else (but please, not in a refugio as a ridiculous sleeping bag!
Hope so.So that's a 'no' then?
Noisy, yes. As loud as some guy snoring next to you, no. It's very light and warm.I carried and sometimes used, a light sleeping bag on my camino Frances. There was some weight and bulk involved. I am wondering about substituting a mylar space blanket for next time. They cost and weigh next to nothing. (often sold in packs of 10/// might be a fun thing to share). I've never used one before, so wondering if they are too noisy. Would this be inconsiderate of the good sleep of others nearby.
I have used a rescue bivy which is a bivy sack made of the same material. It is a moist sleep since all of the moisture discharged by your body during the night condenses on the inside of the mylar. You and any clothing you wear will be uncomfortably damp by morning. If you sleep very still, you may not disturb you roommates very much, but you certainly will when you open your blanket and pack it away in the morning both of which operations involve quite a bit of crinkling. Lastly, you should be aware that the silver coating on the mylar will wear of quickly when it gets wet overnight as it will with your sweat. This will leave you with a clear mylar sheet. They really are intended for single use only.I carried and sometimes used, a light sleeping bag on my camino Frances. There was some weight and bulk involved. I am wondering about substituting a mylar space blanket for next time. They cost and weigh next to nothing. (often sold in packs of 10/// might be a fun thing to share). I've never used one before, so wondering if they are too noisy. Would this be inconsiderate of the good sleep of others nearby.
If you are thinking of camping as an alternative to an albergue stay, you may want to consider purchasing and caring a lightweight bivy or one person tent of which there are many on the market. The emergency bivies are really designed for emergencies where it is just you and the elements. They do not really accommodate sleeping bags and sleeping pads very well.I am thinking about carrying a "reuseable" emergency bivy bag and an inflatable mattress with me as well as my sleeping bag on the Portuguese next year in case accommodation is hard to come by some nights. I would not consider using it in an albergue however.
I'm only planning on using it as a last resort if there is no room in the albergues. I hope not to have to use it at all.If you are thinking of camping as an alternative to an albergue stay, you may want to consider purchasing and caring a lightweight bivy or one person tent of which there are many on the market. The emergency bivies are really designed for emergencies where it is just you and the elements. They do not really accommodate sleeping bags and sleeping pads very well.
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