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Dec 19, 2015 at 2:26 pm #3371309
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?
Dec 19, 2015 at 6:25 pm #3371337From 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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