Reddit reviews Grabber Outdoor Space 127008 All Weather Blanket, Orange,5 X 7 Feet

Totally not needed. You pad already has a thermostatic controller. The pads only heats up when the cat sits on it (maintains a slightly warm temperature otherwise). And the 45 degrees is way too low for a cutoff temp. Cats natural body temp is 101.5 degrees. Anyway, your pad is already low energy.

A better option is to get one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Grabber-Outdoor-127008-Weather-Blanket/dp/B000CSJWWW

The heating element on the pad is on the bottom. A common complaint about that heating pad is that it's not warm enough. The surface the pad is on matters a lot. You need a surface that reflects the heat back up to warm the cat.

Grabber Outdoor Space 127008 All Weather Blanket, Orange,5 X 7 Feet is a nice one.

Not to rain on your parade here but....you're talking about just carrying a high-vis piece of fabric as a signaling device? Sure, great idea. I'll do you one better. Include in your survival kit a high-vis, mylar backed tarp shelter. This can be used as a shelter, signaling device, water gathering device, all kinds of things.

I really like my gear to be as multi-use as possible.

Also there are plenty of other compact signaling ideas as well. You can spin a glow stick on a string at night to create a large, visible sign. There's signal mirrors, signal fires, flares, all kinds of options.

Ive ordered two packs of ten and this is what I got. All mylar is very cheap and very thin making it disposable.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007IYIYFE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you want something more substantial and less disposable I suggest an actual rescue blanket which combines the best properties of tarps and mylar.

https://www.amazon.com/Grabber-Outdoor-127008-Weather-Blanket/dp/B000CSJWWW/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1481474917&sr=1-3&keywords=rescue+blanket

If you're doing a beginning-level hike, the good news is that there aren't many things you have to do. You're basically going on a walk in the woods. That being said, here are a couple of things I learned from trial and error:

• When you're looking up a trail to hike, and there are websites and blogs everywhere that will talk about nearby hikes, check out the difficulty level. You don't want your first hike to be a steep ascent with scrambles and switchbacks, necessarily.
  
• Go with someone else. What if you twist an ankle? And tell someone where you're going.
  
• You probably only need hiking boots for longer hikes/camping where you're carrying a big pack and need the ankle support. For day hikes a pair of good sneakers/trail shoes/whatever you call them will be fine. Durable soles, good arch support.
  
• Always bring more water than you'll think you need, a few snacks, some rain gear or something else waterproof. I always bring a flashlight, in case I get caught out after dark, some kind of knife (Swiss, leatherman, etc.) and usually one of these guys -- again, in case I get lost and need shelter. A lighter or weatherproof matches is also a good idea, and a basic first aid kit. Just throw all that stuff in your backpack and forget about it until you need it.
  
• Look up weather, sunset times, and trail conditions before you go.
  
• If you're bringing a dog, check out the leash laws for the park you're hiking.
  
• Bring toilet paper or something in case you're far away from a toilet when nature calls.
  
• Ziploc baggies are good for organizing stuff.
  
• Don't be a jerk... Take only pictures, leave only footprints.

I toss this over my tent...

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