Mylar was developed in the 1950's as part of a project for NASA. It was used to make the balloons on the Echo Satellites launched in the 1960's. While it was developed for the space program it wasn't long until people started realizing it's true potential. Mylar is one of those products that just keep saying "I would be good at this." It has too many uses to list. Have you seem Space Blankets? They are made from Mylar. Since this is a survival based blog most of those uses don't need to be mentioned anyways. Mylar film has some excellent survival attributes, among them are:
1. Reflects existing light in a room to increase the total light from the source.
2. Helps indoor plant seedlings get more light by reflecting the grow lights or low sunlight.
3. Line solar ovens for faster cooking.
4. Increases outdoor plant growth in low light situations or when temperatures are low.
5. Can scare birds away from your seedlings or berries when they see their own reflections.
6. Could increase effectiveness of a solar dehydrator.
1. Reflects existing light in a room to increase the total light from the source.
2. Helps indoor plant seedlings get more light by reflecting the grow lights or low sunlight.
3. Line solar ovens for faster cooking.
4. Increases outdoor plant growth in low light situations or when temperatures are low.
5. Can scare birds away from your seedlings or berries when they see their own reflections.
6. Could increase effectiveness of a solar dehydrator.
7. Mylar bags can be used for long term food storage
8. Mylar reflects a lot of heat which makes it ideal for a survival shelter construction.
9. ....and many more
Not only is Mylar great for retaining body heat. It is also great for protecting you from the sun in the form of a lean-to shade structure. Mylar it also moisture proof. Moisture will not seep through the film. That also makes it great for collecting water and rain water. You should add 2 Mylar blankets for each person in your home to each of you vehicles, bug out bags, 72 hour kits, survival kits, etc. There is no excuse not to. Mylar blankets are cheap and very compact.
I have never seen this but I have been told that you can start a fire with Mylar. You can line a bowl with Mylar, place some kindling in the center, and point it at the most direct sun rays. Like I stated before, I have never seem it. If you have see it done be sure to leave a comment in the comment box on the bottom of this page. If you have any other survival uses for Mylar, and there are many more, be sure to comment.
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