Space Blanket meets foam pad

[BackPackHiker]

So I got a 10 dollar foam pad and I space blanket tarp. I was thinking of cutting down the pad to be just for below my knees (I use a half size under quilt) and making it a little wider. Then I was going to hot glue the two together putting the space blanket under the pad. Any thoughts? Has anyone tried this?

I sat on the pad with the space blanket under it for about 2 hours last night and I wasn't sweating or anything. I am going to try it out in my backyard first to see if it will work. My biggest fear is waking up with wet feet from the space blanket. I am planning to use it for -1 to -20 this winter.

Just an idea. trying to see what might work.

[stevebo]

Back in in my pre uq days, I tried something similar---I used spray contact cement to glue a mylar space blanket to a blue pad. It worked ok------if youre worried about condensation, you could cut some 1/2 inche holes in the pad to give it some ventillation. (I dont think you will have any condensation problems--thats usually on your back etc,) One thing I remember is....as the pad flexes, the mylar tends to delaminate, but it still works!

[SilvrSurfr]

I used to tape the space blanket to the pad. That way it was removable.

[BackPackHiker]

Thanks for the tips. I am going to try it soon and I will post up a video or something as well.

[Bradtmorgan]

hmmmmm let us know if you use it "in the field" so we know how it worked for you.

[nothermark]

I can see cutting the pad but you may want to take both pieces as I think you will want the pad under your feet in cold weather.

[fallkniven]

that's basically what reflectix is....