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.
Who Needs the Blizzard IFAK Blanket
- Combat medics treating hypothermia risk in the H (Hypothermia/Head) step of the MARCH protocol
- IFAK-level thermal protection: compact enough to fit in individual soldier kits alongside primary trauma supplies
- Tactical EMS teams treating trauma patients in cold environments where conventional blankets are too bulky
- Law enforcement tactical units treating wounded officers in winter operations
- Wilderness and austere medicine practitioners managing hypothermia risk in prolonged field care scenarios
- RAMPART Medic Enhancement Resupply Set component — included as the thermal protection element in the MER
Blizzard IFAK Blanket vs. Standard Space Blankets
- Blizzard IFAK Blanket (Reflexcell™ technology): 2-layer active insulation; reduces heat loss and maintains core temperature; IFAK-compatible compact packaging
- Standard aluminized mylar space blanket: Single reflective layer; passive heat reflection only; loses effectiveness in wind or wet; larger packed footprint
- Blizzard 3-Layer (HAWK Set): Three-layer Reflexcell™; paired with active warming grid; higher thermal performance; larger and heavier than the IFAK version
- Thermal-Aid blankets (various): Woven thermal blankets; reusable; significantly heavier and bulkier than the vacuum-sealed Blizzard IFAK version
- TOG 5 rating context: A TOG 5 blanket is roughly equivalent in insulation to a medium-weight duvet; significantly above the TOG 0.5–1.5 performance of standard mylar space blankets
- IFAK fit: The Blizzard IFAK Blanket is specifically sized and vacuum-packaged to fit inside standard IFAK pouches — most thermal blankets require separate carry
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Reflexcell™ technology in the Blizzard IFAK Blanket?
A: Reflexcell™ is the proprietary multi-layer insulation technology in Blizzard thermal protection products. It reduces heat loss through a combination of reflective and insulating layers that create a microclimate around the patient, maintaining core body temperature more effectively than single-layer mylar space blankets — particularly in wet or windy conditions where passive reflectors lose effectiveness.
Q: Is the Blizzard IFAK Blanket included in any Safeguard Medical kits?
A: Yes. The Blizzard Trauma Blanket is included as a component of the RAMPART Medic Enhancement Resupply Set (MER, SKU 82-504-05) as the hypothermia management component. The HAWK™ Advanced Hypothermia Management Set also incorporates a Blizzard 3-layer blanket paired with a warming grid. The IFAK Blanket version is sized for inclusion in individual IFAK pouches.
Q: When should the Blizzard IFAK Blanket be applied in the MARCH protocol?
A: The Blizzard IFAK Blanket addresses the H step of MARCH — Hypothermia/Head. In combat casualty care, preventing hypothermia is critical because the trauma triad of death (hypothermia, acidosis, coagulopathy) is self-reinforcing: hypothermia worsens coagulopathy, which worsens hemorrhage. Apply early — as soon as life-threatening hemorrhage and airway/respiratory interventions are completed — to reduce the rate of heat loss and prevent the cascade from progressing.
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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