If seen a few videos were people use this blanket as a ground tarp when tarp camping, would it be a good ground tarp?
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Sure, it could be an adequate ground tarp. It can do anything a cheaper tarp can do. But it seems a little pricey to drag through the mud.When I need a ground cloth under a tent, I prefer to buy the kind of plastic sheeting you'd use as a drop cloth (when painting and remodelling), then cut it to size (slightly smaller than the footprint of the tent). That works perfectly, and costs only a few bucks.
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Yes. It is durable enough to be used that way and will help body heat from escaping through a cold floor.
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Yes, it's a really good tarp. It lasted the summer and has withstood lots of rain, the searing sun, and many wind gusts of over 45 MPH. I plan on getting a bigger one for my boat.
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Hello John,This is a heavy tarp; not appropriate for backpacking. I could see using it camping out of a car or truck. It is meant for outdoor use. It has a bit of an odor, that waterproofed canvas smell. It's a quality, heavy weight tarp. I play ice hockey and shoot into it for practice. It will take a fair bit of abuse. Good luck,Gary Schoepfel
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It's not soft, it's tarp like material. It just better made and thinker. Plus has the reflective material to help you body retain more heat. You could use it to put under a tent to keep the floor of the tent dry. This wouldn't be good for a soft warmth post polar bear plunge.
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The material is of high quality and extremely water and wind replant. It stays lightweight even in downpours. Heavy duty and much lighter the oil cloth but keep fire away. Many tie-outs so sagging is not an issue if used correctly. Bombproof shelter for wet, warm or cool temps. However for temps cold enough to require a ground fire, canvas would out perform. This tarp is perfect for extended lightweight scouting or backpacking and wind /water will not penetrate the material.
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Yes, but depends on how much snow. It will sag under heavier weight. I usually just sweep off the top after a snow storm to get most of it off (I don't use a shovel because it could puncture the tarp). Between snow and wind I usually have to replace the tarp every 2-3 years for Utah winter weather.
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soft like a TV blanket, no. But it is flexible with the consistency of one of those reinforced plastic tarps you can buy with the eye-lets for tie downs. I believe it would suit your purposes though because it reflects your heat.
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I used mine outside just laid a thick tarp down under it and it worked perfectly! :)
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no it dosnt, i would ue a tarp, i recomend a bigger one for real camping sleeping in it.
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We've used this tent for two summers now and have never used a tarp underneath. One camping trip we had a pretty steady rain for about 8hrs and a tarp probably would have been nice. The corners of the tent inside got a little wet but our bedding was on an air mattress and stayed nice and dry :)
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I have not used it for that, however it is very thick and substantial unlike a lot of blankets at that price point. I think if you keep it fairly clean it should hold up well. Hope that helps.
1065739
It is more like a tarp so far it has worked really nice with no problems. We have had it all summer. Hope this helps
1284140
The emergency blanket is less of a blanket and more of a tarp. It is much stronger and more reliable than the cheap mylar emergency blankets. it is basically a green tarp with one side having reflective material. It is not crinkly and loud like the cheap emergency blankets. It may be nice to line the floor of the dog house to warm it up, but I do not think it would be as cozy as a normal cloth blanket for nestling down inside. Hope this is helpful!
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yes! the tarp from factory has sewn edges so if you cut the cut edge with not be as strong unless you fold a little and sew with nylon thread or something waterproof. To just use under tent I do not think you will have any trouble. The cut edge will rip easy if you use it as a tarp to cover something. I think heavy 8ml plastic works just as good for ground cloth but not as strong for sticks making holes. If you have smooth ground or can put pine needles under tent the plastic this works great. Pine needles are soft and insulate from ground. Have fun outdoors! Frederick
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I only used it last summer while camping about three times for a few minutes at a time so I guess I am not a good one to ask that question. I only bought it for camping. Sorry I couldn't help you out. I will use it again this summer so will see if it is still good.
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These blankets go by many names but they are often refered to as "Casualty Blankets" ... They are similar, in weight, to a medium-thickness of poly-tarp and they have brass grommets (reinforced tie-holes) in each of the 4 corners. They are metalized (foil clad) on one side and reflect heat from a human body or from a camp-fire (onto a thermal "victim") ... These blankets are fairly durable and are frequently hung in diamond or lean-to configuration to shed rain (and dew) and to block wind and reflect camp-fire heat onto the single occupant, to thwart hypothermia at moderate temperatures. They are not magical and they do not do much good below about 55 degrees Fahrenheit and below 48'F they are "fairly useless" BUT they are better than nothing and, in conjunction with a small fire, they can save your life ... In short, they can add a few degrees of comfort and help, with very little pack-weight penalty ... They also make a good ground-cloth, especially under a sleep matt, to prevent thermal loss into the ground. They are reusable and, if cared for, they can be rolled up inside your sleep pad and will last for an entire season, of even longer. Rothco is only one source for these and most all of them are about the same. SOME are NOT "mil-spec" so I would be looking for USGI MIL-SPEC in the description.
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I put this tarp under the tent at camping ground. Its work well and durable.