Emergency Thermal Tent -Reflective Mylar Survival Shelter-XL Size Waterproof Lightweight Tube Tent- Insulated Retains Heat & Fits 2 Adults in All Weather- Outdoors, Hiking, Bug Out Bag- 8 x 3 Feet

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 was told not to take this out of package unless in an emergency, so I won't be taking it out to review it, but it seems good. I got it because the ice storms are coming and apparently elderly cats can start hurting because of the cold at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. I have two elder cats and while I know I'll be fine just bundling up for a few days and lighting candles, I'm worried they'd be in a lot of pain especially if it gets below 50* in here. So I got this and figured we'd all just cuddle in it if we lose power. Hopefully I won't need it but I'm glad to have it.

This tent is alright if you need a quick, temporary shelter in a calm, moderate climate. Don't expect a miracle if you use it while it is pouring rain or snowing. It's like taking cover beneath a flimsy, large, deflated Mylar balloon. It's not too ideal for survival situations. It wouldn't be warm enough for cooler climates and it would be too warm for hot climates. I got two for my bug out bags because of the small, lightweight, compact size. Using a real tent, tarp or constructing a shelter would obviously be the better option, but this is okay if you have limited time, are on the go, and the weather is calm.

So far happy with the purchase simply because it's folded very compactly and easily fits in the earthquake kits I put together for my kids. I sure hope they never need this but... I bought a bunch of items to put together earthquake kits for my adult kids. These got pretty great reviews and were a great price and take up hardly any room in the EQ kit. I read lots of reviews from people who have actually used these for camping and they say they're great for trapping the warmth especially since they are made to accommodate two humans. And they seem to be reflective so they could be easily spotted from afar including from above. Anyhow, this tent is perfect for the earthquake kits and I pray they never even have to set it up. Among other things, I also bought Emergency Mylar Thermal Blankets (Pack of 10) so should my kids ever need these two items together for even a zombie apocalypse, they'll be ready and warm and be able to get enough sleep to fend off the marauding masses.