Reflectix Insulation

**fishike** · 07-01-2011, 14:16

So I bought an entire roll of the reflectix insulation to make some pot cozys. Now that I have made severeal I still have a long roll of this stuff left. What should I do with it? Anything else I can make? Suggestions?

**EricFromPortland** · 07-01-2011, 14:36

I have two things I carry depending on where I am and what I am doing.
- I bring a 2' X 3' piece folded like a map. I bring this as a sit pad because it is wet up here in the Northwest and I like having a dry behind.
- In one of my day packs that is very unstructured, I put a circle of reflectix inside pack to add rigidity. This also doubles as a sit pad.
- I also use these as mats when taking my shoes off before getting in hammock, it is kinda soft on the foot.

Lastly, I made an envelope for a mountain house meal. I use this if I want to keep my pot clean for water of coffee. Keeps the meal hot and makes the bag / pouch easy to hold.

**Veto 65** · 07-01-2011, 14:48

I used one as a sleep pad. Some would say there is a problem with sweat, I never had that problem...and believe me I sweat. I used it in 50°F range with a double layer hammock, it did the job. Since then I got an under quilt.

**Doody** · 07-01-2011, 15:09

Make up a bunch of coasies and sell em for a couple bucks?

**psyculman** · 07-01-2011, 18:58

With a little packing tape, you can make a pouch to hold a freeze dried pouch, so it stays really hot for a long time, and reconstitutes completely.
Also keeps meal warm for a long time in the winter.

**Catavarie** · 07-01-2011, 19:52

Also a couple of feet make a good PIF that gets grabbed up quickly.

**JohnSawyer** · 07-02-2011, 00:52

I put a layer in my TQ under my legs...

I have an RV, Every window has a fitted piece... works wonders...

Here's an earlier thread: http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/a...p/t-12429.html

**Catavarie** · 07-02-2011, 00:57

Another option is to just buy more cook kit setups and make more cozies, I currently have 4 different kits that I can grab and go.

Yes I know I have a problem.

**kgbenson** · 07-02-2011, 08:32

Anywhere you need some extra insulation.

Wine bottle cozy - only to keep the stuff chilled not warm.

I am thinking of experimenting with it for small batches of ribs a la the "cooler ribs" posting elsewhere.

Heck I even used it to insulate the heater on my son's giant hermit crab tank. The stuff is so versatile. Or - you could use it for what it is generally intended - insulate the garage doors.

Keith

**GaHammockGuy** · 07-05-2011, 15:35

Originally Posted by psyculman

With a little packing tape, you can make a pouch to hold a freeze dried pouch, so it stays really hot for a long time, and reconstitutes completely.
Also keeps meal warm for a long time in the winter.

That's what i do. It works GREAT!