We all know that Mylar blankets are amazing at keeping you warm, but there’s 12 other uses you might not know about as well…

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Signal for Help – The blanket can be used to signal for help. The reflective nature of the blanket will act as a beacon for air rescue teams.

Make a Solar Oven – The blanket can be used to line a box to create a solar oven. The blanket is a lot like aluminum foil in many ways. It will heat the inside of the box by reflecting the sun’s rays (assuming you have plastic or glass to cover it with) and cook your meals. It can even be used in cool temperatures.

Build a Shelter – The blankets can be used to create a number of different shelters. An A-frame or a simple lean-to can go a long way toward keeping you out of the weather. Your body heat will help heat the shelter, with the blanket trapping it inside.

Melt Snow – In a winter survival situation, you can spread the blanket out on a sloped surface. Put snow on top of the blanket and let the sun melt it. Have a bowl or some other container at the corner of the blanket to catch the water.

Boost a Signal – Use a strip of the blanket to act as an antenna for a radio or even a phone.

Collect Rainwater – A blanket can be used to collect rainwater. Dig a wide and shallow hole, place the blanket on top, and secure the corners with heavy rocks. Then wait for the rainwater to fill the blanket.

Heat Up Water – Fill a clear container or large Ziploc bag with water. Place it on the blanket in full sun. You will have warm water to bathe or clean up with.

Keep Your Feet Warm – Cut a square of the blanket and place inside each of your shoes or boots. This can help prevent frostbite in a cold weather situation. The blanket will help trap in the heat your feet produce and act as a barrier against the cold.

Enhance a Light Source – If you are in a tent, cabin or your house and relying on candles, place the light source in front of a hanging blanket and it will amplify the light.

Deter Birds – Use strips of the blanket in your garden to deter birds. If you have fruit trees, tie strips to the branches to help scare off the birds. The twisting and turning in the breeze will reflect the sun and scare the birds away. Your survival garden is for your family, not to feed nature.

Make Cordage – In a pinch, you can twist the blanket to make cordage. Cutting it into strips and braiding it together is also an option.

Make a Belt – Use the blanket as a makeshift belt. You never know when you’ll have to scavenge for clothes, and there won’t be a mall where you can pick your size. You have to take what you can get, so you might need a belt.

So now I really hope you’ll include a mylar blanket or two in your prepping gear list! For more handy survival tips and info, check out Urban Survival Site.

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