[BrettinSanAntonio]

Interesting. I totally forgot about the space blankets. I had one years ago and was amazed at how well they worked. I'll pick one up.

For me, my tent cot is for fast and easy vehicle camping. Especially at the beach. Otherwise, I'll pitch my tent for longer trips when I want more room or tow my little Casita trailer and live in luxury.

Originally Posted by Bogo

Space blankets are your friend. Always carry one. in a pinch they can increase the effective rating of most any sleeping bag. Also if you injure yourself and can't carry the weight of your regular sleeping bag anymore they can save your but.

On a side note, I've done overnighters where I only bring the space blanket and a sleeping bag liner. Main headache is no padding between you and the ground and it is tough to get the venting just right. You can quickly overheat in one on a very cold night.