Ready-Heat 6 Panel Heated Blanket is a disposable self-heating thermal blanket designed to help prevent and treat hypothermia, maintain normal body temperature, and provide thermal support during casualty evacuation and patient transport. Its advanced multi-panel heating technology delivers consistent warmth across the entire blanket without requiring batteries, electricity, or any external power source.
The blanket is widely used by military medics, emergency medical services, rescue teams, and field medical personnel. Ready-Heat blankets are incorporated into U.S. Armed Forces medical protocols and are approved for casualty evacuation by both ground and air.
Self-Heating Technology
The blanket is supplied in an oxygen-free sealed package. Once opened, the heating panels react with oxygen in the surrounding air, initiating a safe exothermic chemical reaction that gradually produces heat.
The blanket reaches its operating temperature in approximately 15–20 minutes and maintains a steady temperature of around 40 °C (104 °F) for up to 10 hours, helping reduce heat loss and protect against hypothermia.
Applications
Ready-Heat 6 Panel is suitable for:
treatment and prevention of hypothermia;
warming trauma patients;
preventing heat loss during casualty evacuation;
supporting patients experiencing shock;
transporting casualties in cold or harsh weather conditions.
Its evenly distributed heat minimizes the risk of localized overheating while providing comfortable, long-lasting thermal support.
Durable Construction
Manufactured from tear-resistant materials, the blanket can also serve as a temporary evacuation sheet when required. It is capable of supporting casualties weighing up to 110 kg (250 lb), making it a versatile component of tactical medical equipment.
Key Features
Self-heating operation without batteries or external power.
Multi-panel heating technology for even heat distribution.
Gradual warming to approximately 40 °C (104 °F).
Provides heat for up to 10 hours.
Helps prevent and treat hypothermia and supports shock management.
Durable tear-resistant construction.
Can be used as an emergency casualty drag or evacuation sheet.
Approved by the U.S. Armed Forces for use during ground and air evacuation.
Airtight packaging ensures long shelf life before activation.
Ready to use without maintenance, preparation, or additional equipment.
Operating Principle
When the sealed package is opened, the heating panels are exposed to oxygen. This activates a controlled chemical reaction that generates heat and distributes it evenly throughout the blanket. No electricity, fuel, or external energy source is required.
Specifications
Type: Disposable active heated blanket.
Model: Ready-Heat 6 Panel Blanket.
Heating technology: Oxygen-activated chemical heating panels.
Operating temperature: Approximately 40 °C (104 °F).
Heat-up time: 15–20 minutes.
Heating duration: Up to 10 hours.
Dimensions: 86 × 152 cm (34″ × 60″).
Maximum load capacity: 110 kg (250 lb) when used as an evacuation sheet.
Weight: 1.13 kg (2.5 lb).
NSN: 6532-01-525-4063.
