Everyone knows how quickly life can change, a single disaster can alter the way you have to live life. A fire, earthquake, tornado or hurricane can leave you without much, and that’s why you need to be prepared. While you are up hiking or climbing the picturesque mountains and get lost, you could be stuck without any help for some time.

Emergency kits are a great way to make sure you can make sure you’ll be safe, despite whatever circumstances you find yourself in. These kits should include some high calorie and long lasting nutrient rich food, water, a flashlight, at the very least. Other, specific equipment should also be included, such as for hiking an extra small tent, a warm blanket, a fire starter, and maybe even a few other items.

That blanket needs to be warm without being very thick, bright and easily noticed so it can double as a signal to show your location to rescuers. The Mayday Fleece Blanket fits that bill perfectly, and is lightweight and small enough to be carried around without adding too much bulk or weight to your hiking pack or emergency kit. This 50 by 60 inch blanket is made entirely of a soft polyester material, so you will never have to worry about it shrinking in the rain or in the wash, which also makes it very durable.

These blankets come in all kinds of bright colors, though the bright yellow might be the easiest to spot from a distance away. With a thickness a mere 180 GSM, you won’t have to worry about this blanket taking up too much space in your pack.