£1 Survival Shelter From Poundland

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gyxile
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£1 Survival Shelter From Poundland

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was wandering around poundland and found this emergency survival shelter for £1. Its made of mylar and feels very light but quite strong, might be worth having one in the backpack or back of the car.

I have done a quick video review on youtube



I dont think you can really knock what you get for a pound .
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They are strong. I've used one to make a spaceship in my classroom! :D
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preppingsu wrote:They are strong. I've used one to make a spaceship in my classroom! :D
So that's why they're called 'space blankets' :-D

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Fab idea! I work in a reception class - I like your thinking Sue :)
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Very nice, but looks a bit flimsy and noisy if it got windy.
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Thanks for the review.

I threw a couple into my Good Will boxes. :)
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It brings to mind a question I've been pondering, if you place something shiny (like that shelter, space blanket or even tinfoil) on a wall behind your plants, does it improve the plants' growth significantly enough to be worth the hassle?
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Depending on the angle of sun to the garden yes but may also over do it and burn the leaves
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I have one in the car-been in my little kit for ages. When we used to travel to rural Lincolnshire all times of year, I thought it would be good as a 'Bothy Bag'for those on the back seat in case of breakdown in Mid Winter.
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