Grizzly Gear Emergency Thermal Tent | Weatherproof Mylar Disaster Survival 2-Person Bivouac | 8 ft x 3 ft | Compact Lightweight Hiking/Camping/Backpacking Shelter | Premium Prepper

NOT CAMO!!! Folks, "mylar" is silver reflective 99.99% of the time. What you see in the first picture is a reflection...the word "mylar" should have clued you into that. Also, look at the second picture of it folded up and it is clear that it is silver NOT camo. So please, stop posting reviews complaining that this isn't camo "like in the picture." I hope that helps with the camo/no camo confusion. That all being said, this is a great emergency tent. It is lightweight so it is adds nothing to the weight of your pack (or bugout bag.) It is reflective (mylar) so it not only will reflect your own heat back to you but should be easy to find if rescuers are looking for you. But, it is not really a "tent" in the modern sense. This is just a tube of mylar. Sleep on it to stay off the wet ground or sleep in to get out of the rain but be warned that there won't be a lot of room to move around and unless you run the line through it and tie it to a tree you may end up with a condensation problem. What I do is point the foot end towards the wind/weather, then pile up some rocks on it so it is closed off. Then I put my pack in the opening of the downwind side so it is open a little bit and sleep with my head at that end. Yes, there will be condensation at the foot of it by morning but if you set it up right it won't get you or your bag wet. Personally, I'd suggest trying it out during nice weather so you can see how to make it work best for if you are ever caught in bad weather.

Nice and compact; able to store with my "ditch bag" on the boat for emergencies. The compass is fairly accurate for the size, no needle but was simple to figure out that NORTH points forward from the Whistle end. The temperature gauge is coarse, but is fine for anything I would need it for; you can tell it was made overseas since it is in Celsius (no dual graduations for temp). The whistle is load, but not piercing, the LED light is a single point, not much area illumination but adequate for seeing right in front of you. The only problem with the light is, once the battery runs out, you no longer have the light unless you want to crack a seal and see if you can replace the battery. The mirror is fine for signalling purposes and the magnifier is like an eye loop so you could probably use as a sun focas point to start an emergency fire if required. The little compartment is good for waterproof matches or a piece of flint to supplement fire needs. I received this at a discounted price for an honest and unbiased review, this is a perfect addition to my ditch bag emergency supply, so I am quite satisfied with the product.

First, this is NOT a camping tent. This is an emergency shelter to keep the rain off and trap some warmed air when the you know what hits the fan, or you are caught stranded away from shelter. Search all of the "survivor" sites and blogs, shelter is right at the top of your needs along with water. This tent fits the bill exactly! Second, it is light and compact for easy storage and transport. I keep it in my bug out bag and it is perfect for it. The anchor cord is included so I do not have to waste my packaged cordage. So why 4/5 stars? I would have preferred a little thicker mylar for the base of the tent for better ground protection against poke through by sticks etc. Having said that I intend to use it, in cold weather, in conjunction with the Grizzly Gear 2 person mylar emergency blanket so that should afford the protection I want.

i won't go into the backcountry without being prepared for the unexpected having learned from experience. of those items i always take and they must be small and light to carry two are an emergency tent and blanket. my old emergency tent got tore up so i needed a replacement. this one looked good so i gave it a chance. i was a little surprised at how small the whole thing was when 'wrapped up' but that's a good thing. the material used is just the same as any other emergency type blanket etc. i used over the past two decades so i pretty much know what to expect. i am not going to open it in advance as it would defeat the purpose but based on what i have in hand, reviews from others and my past experience with these type items? i am happy with it and would recommend it to anyone heading out on a long hike in the mountains. fyi these are pretty much a use once and done for those unfamiliar with.

This has been a basic piece of all of my bug out kits for a long time. I've tested it as a short term (< week) shelter camping in a number of climes and it's always done well, but as many people here have said - it's a temporary shelter, not a homestead and does NOT replace a regular tent (so make sure you have you have environment appropriate longer term shelters - and invest in quality!). Not cushy or rugged by any means, but can be the difference between life and death in certain circumstances. I recommend keeping a bag packed with few of these, some Mylar blankets to extend the shelter (the basic one doesn't have a zipper), a roll of duct tape for quick repairs, and some cord, and for the price, you have decent temporary short term shelter. And yes, as others have said, it's silver, so if you want camo, just throw some leaves on it!