My multi-use MVP

[Stephen Parks]

I’ve used the humble Reflectix food cozy for so many different purposes.

-Of course, a cozy for rehydrating food

-Sit pad (except while soaking food, sadly – I sit on my trash then or get up and do something)

-Pillow riser – as a side sleeper, I need a higher pillow.  I wrap the pillow in a Buff and slip the cozy inside to provide a bit of height

-placemat

-writing desk

-back pad when using Sea-to-Summit ultralight day pack

-signaling device (kidding)

-I’ve thought of slipping a hot water bottle inside this on nights when I don’t have enough insulation.  It might slow the release of heat from the bottle and make the warmth last longer, but haven’t tried this.

-something else I can’t remember at the moment

For the trivial cost and DIY ease, this thing is great.  Anyone have any additional uses?

[J R]

From a reflectix-like windshield reflector:

• In addition to rehydrating the food I also use it to keep the food hot and to keep the food from burning my hands.
• I wrap my cup with it to insulate hot drinks.
• The way I use it for insulating my food involves a “disc” of the stuff which I also use as my pot lid (a small rock on top keeps it in place in the wind).
• At night I put my glasses inside one of the reflectix sleeves I use for food insulation, I wear the glasses all day so the reflectix is the only case I need for them at night.
• I made a case/holster for my camera out of the stuff — I like to carry my point-and-shoot in my hip belt pocket for convenience, the reflectix gives enough cushion against minor bumps and also helps keep the large Zpacks hip belt pocket organized.

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