The Tatonka Compact Thermal Emergency Blanket is a Mylar survival blanket that reflects up to 90 percent of your body heat to protect against hypothermia, shock, and exposure. Made from durable aluminum-coated polyethylene foil and measuring a full 210 x 160 cm, it wraps an adult from head to toe yet packs down to a pocket-sized square weighing only 35 g. It is an essential piece of any first aid kit, hiking pack, or vehicle emergency box.
Hand-picked by our gear specialists as low-cost insurance you hope never to use, this blanket earns its place through sheer reliability. The reflective surface traps radiant heat to keep a stranded or injured person warm, while the bright yellow color raises visibility for rescuers in the field. For the weight of a chocolate bar, it delivers a genuine layer of thermal protection when conditions turn against you.
Who should carry the Tatonka Rettungsdecke?
This blanket belongs in the kit of every hiker, climber, cyclist, and driver who ventures away from help. It is standard gear for first aid kits, ski-tourers, and hunters, and it is a smart addition to a home or vehicle emergency box. Because it is so light and cheap, there is no reason not to carry one on any trip where a night out could turn cold.
How do you use the Tatonka Rettungsdecke in an emergency?
In an emergency, wrap the reflective side toward your body to trap radiant heat, or drape it over an injured person to slow heat loss while you wait for help. The bright yellow outer face makes you easier to spot from a distance or from the air. Beyond warmth, it can shelter you from wind and rain, line a bivvy, or act as a reflective signal panel.
What is the Tatonka Rettungsdecke made from?
The blanket is built from isothermal aluminum-coated polyethylene foil, commonly called Mylar, which reflects heat while resisting moisture. At 210 x 160 cm it is generously sized for full-body coverage, yet the thin foil folds down to a compact 35 g packet. Keep it sealed in a pack pocket so it stays ready and unpunctured until the moment you need it.
Specifications
| Characteristic | Tatonka Rettungsdecke |
|---|---|
| Weight (EU) | 35 g |
| Weight (US) | 1.23 oz |
| Dimensions (EU) | 210 x 160 cm |
| Dimensions (US) | 82.7 x 63.0 in |
| Material | Isothermal Aluminum-Coated Polyethylene (Mylar) Foil |
| Usage | Emergency Situations |
| Color | Yellow |
| Best Use | First Aid, Emergency Kit, Hypothermia Treatment, Survival, Mountaineering |
Key features
- Reflects up to 90 percent of body heat back to the user to fight cold, shock, and hypothermia
- Large 210 x 160 cm (82.7 x 63.0 in) sheet fully covers an adult from head to foot
- Ultralight 35 g (1.23 oz) packs to pocket size for any first aid or survival kit
- Durable aluminum-coated polyethylene (Mylar) foil resists tearing better than thin films
- High-visibility yellow color helps rescuers spot you in an emergency
- Doubles as a ground sheet, rain cover, or signaling surface in a pinch
- Costs little and weighs almost nothing, so it belongs in every pack and glovebox
The Tatonka Compact Thermal Emergency Blanket is a Mylar survival blanket that reflects up to 90 percent of your body heat to protect against hypothermia, shock, and exposure. Made from durable aluminum-coated polyethylene foil and measuring a full 210 x 160 cm, it wraps an adult from head to toe yet packs down to a pocket-sized square weighing only 35 g. It is an essential piece of any first aid kit, hiking pack, or vehicle emergency box.
Hand-picked by our gear specialists as low-cost insurance you hope never to use, this blanket earns its place through sheer reliability. The reflective surface traps radiant heat to keep a stranded or injured person warm, while the bright yellow color raises visibility for rescuers in the field. For the weight of a chocolate bar, it delivers a genuine layer of thermal protection when conditions turn against you.
Who should carry the Tatonka Rettungsdecke?
This blanket belongs in the kit of every hiker, climber, cyclist, and driver who ventures away from help. It is standard gear for first aid kits, ski-tourers, and hunters, and it is a smart addition to a home or vehicle emergency box. Because it is so light and cheap, there is no reason not to carry one on any trip where a night out could turn cold.
How do you use the Tatonka Rettungsdecke in an emergency?
In an emergency, wrap the reflective side toward your body to trap radiant heat, or drape it over an injured person to slow heat loss while you wait for help. The bright yellow outer face makes you easier to spot from a distance or from the air. Beyond warmth, it can shelter you from wind and rain, line a bivvy, or act as a reflective signal panel.
What is the Tatonka Rettungsdecke made from?
The blanket is built from isothermal aluminum-coated polyethylene foil, commonly called Mylar, which reflects heat while resisting moisture. At 210 x 160 cm it is generously sized for full-body coverage, yet the thin foil folds down to a compact 35 g packet. Keep it sealed in a pack pocket so it stays ready and unpunctured until the moment you need it.
Specifications
| Characteristic | Tatonka Rettungsdecke |
|---|---|
| Weight (EU) | 35 g |
| Weight (US) | 1.23 oz |
| Dimensions (EU) | 210 x 160 cm |
| Dimensions (US) | 82.7 x 63.0 in |
| Material | Isothermal Aluminum-Coated Polyethylene (Mylar) Foil |
| Usage | Emergency Situations |
| Color | Yellow |
| Best Use | First Aid, Emergency Kit, Hypothermia Treatment, Survival, Mountaineering |
Key features
- Reflects up to 90 percent of body heat back to the user to fight cold, shock, and hypothermia
- Large 210 x 160 cm (82.7 x 63.0 in) sheet fully covers an adult from head to foot
- Ultralight 35 g (1.23 oz) packs to pocket size for any first aid or survival kit
- Durable aluminum-coated polyethylene (Mylar) foil resists tearing better than thin films
- High-visibility yellow color helps rescuers spot you in an emergency
- Doubles as a ground sheet, rain cover, or signaling surface in a pinch
- Costs little and weighs almost nothing, so it belongs in every pack and glovebox
Questions & answers
Tatonka Rettungsdecke FAQ
How much body heat does the blanket reflect?
It reflects up to 90 percent of the user's body heat back toward them. The aluminum-coated Mylar surface traps radiant warmth that would otherwise escape, which is why these blankets are a core tool for treating hypothermia and shock and for keeping a stranded person warm until help arrives.
How big is the Tatonka emergency blanket?
It measures 210 x 160 cm (82.7 x 63.0 in), large enough to wrap a full-grown adult from head to toe. The generous size also lets it work as a ground sheet, an improvised shelter against wind and rain, or a cover for an injured person, all while folding down to a pocket-sized packet.
How much does it weigh?
The blanket weighs just 35 g (1.23 oz) and packs down to a small square. That negligible weight is why it is considered essential kit for hiking packs, first aid kits, and vehicle emergency boxes - it delivers real thermal protection for barely any load penalty on your gear.
Is it reusable?
Emergency blankets like this are best treated as single-use safety gear. The thin Mylar foil can be refolded and repacked after a test, but it creases and tears with repeated use, so once it has done its job in a real emergency you should replace it to keep fresh, undamaged protection in your kit.
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