Blizzard IFAK Blanket
A compact, vacuum-sealed emergency hypothermia blanket powered by Reflexcell™ 2-layer technology — full adult coverage at just 5 oz, sized to fit any IFAK.
What is the Blizzard IFAK Blanket? A compact, vacuum-sealed emergency hypothermia blanket (SKU BPS2-37-O-1) powered by Reflexcell™ 2-layer technology. At 5 oz and a packed 6" × 4.5" × 1.5", it fits inside any IFAK pouch and delivers immediate thermal protection for trauma, shock, and hemorrhage casualties in austere environments. Windproof and waterproof, with a TOG 5 warmth rating and full adult coverage (78" × 46").
Key Specifications
| Manufacturer | Safeguard Medical (formerly H&H Medical / Blizzard Protection Systems) |
| SKU | BPS2-37-O-1 |
| Packed Dimensions | 6 in × 4.5 in × 1.5 in |
| Open Dimensions | 78 in × 46 in (full adult coverage) |
| Weight | 5 oz (142 g) |
| Material / Technology | Reflexcell™ 2-layer, elastic-reinforced channels; TOG 5 warmth rating |
| Exterior Color | Light green (low-visibility profile) |
| Packaging | Vacuum sealed for compact storage |
| Windproof / Waterproof | Yes — windproof and waterproof exterior |
| Use | Single-use / disposable |
| Origin | USA (Safeguard Medical, Tampa, FL) |
What It Is
Hypothermia is a silent but lethal companion to traumatic hemorrhage. As a casualty loses blood, the “lethal triad” of hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy accelerates clotting failure. The Blizzard IFAK Blanket addresses the thermal component directly at the point of injury. Its Reflexcell™ construction uses elastic-reinforced air channels to create a multi-layer insulating envelope that traps body heat far more effectively than a standard mylar emergency blanket.
With a TOG 5 warmth rating — a standard measure of thermal resistance — the Blizzard provides meaningful insulation even in wet, windy, or cold conditions. The metallized inner layer reflects radiated heat back to the patient while the windproof, waterproof exterior blocks convective loss. That dual-mechanism design is why Blizzard blankets are widely fielded across military medical systems and civilian EMS.
The discreet light-green exterior keeps a low-visibility profile in operational settings, and vacuum-sealed packaging compresses the blanket to a fraction of its deployed size so it slots into virtually any IFAK alongside tourniquets and hemostatic dressings. Hypothermia prevention is emphasized in TCCC guidance beginning at the point of injury, since every degree of core-temperature loss compounds hemorrhage-induced coagulopathy.
Operating notes. The vacuum seal tears open with one hand; shake the blanket to full size and wrap the casualty with the metallized surface facing inward, conforming the channels around the body to reduce air gaps and tucking edges to limit wind intrusion. The blanket does not impede ongoing hemorrhage control or other interventions. This summary is not a substitute for accredited training or local protocol.
See also: IFAK Kits & First Aid, Massive Hemorrhage Control, and Training Kits & Supplies.
Related searches: Blizzard blanket, IFAK hypothermia blanket, Reflexcell blanket, tactical thermal blanket, trauma warming blanket.
All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 46 Inches |
| Length | 78 Inches |
| Weight | 5 Ounces |
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