Thermally protective carrier

Abstract

A temperature regulating carrier to create ambient environment to negate negative effects of thermal environmental factors. The carrier is suitable for backpacking and other outdoor activities and can easily fit inside of a backpack or be clipped onto a harness, sled, or any other object. The carrier is formed of a multi-layer thermal blanket material having an outer fabric layer, an inner liner, and a thermal insulation layer formed of a synthetic amorphous silica on a non-woven, needled batting that is disposed between the outer fabric layer and the inner liner to provide a thermally insulated interior chamber.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A thermally protective carrier comprising:
 a multi-layer thermal blanket material having an outer fabric layer, an inner liner, and a thermal insulation layer formed of a synthetic amorphous silica on a non-woven, needled batting that is disposed between the outer fabric layer and the inner liner;   the multi-layer thermal blanket formed into a carrier having at least one sidewall defining an interior chamber adapted to contain an article;   an opening into the interior chamber; and   a closure that is operable between an open condition to receive the article within the interior chamber and a closed condition to retain the article within the interior chamber.   
     
     
         2 . The thermally protective carrier of  claim 1 , wherein the outer fabric layer comprises:
 a waterproof rip-stop nylon.   
     
     
         3 . The thermally protective carrier of  claim 1 , wherein the liner comprises:
 a soft, non-abrasive cloth.   
     
     
         4 . The thermally protective carrier of  claim 2 , wherein the liner comprises:
 a non-absorbent material.   
     
     
         5 . The thermally protective carrier of  claim 4 , wherein the non-absorbent material further comprises:
 an anti-bacterial material.   
     
     
         6 . The thermally protective carrier of  claim 1 , wherein the closure comprises one or more of a magnetic closure, a zipper, or a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         7 . The thermally protective carrier of  claim 6 , further comprising:
 a handle loop disposed about the opening.   
     
     
         8 . The thermally protective carrier of  claim 7 , further comprising:
 the handle disposed on opposed sides of the opening.   
     
     
         9 . The thermally protective carrier of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a hydration bladder contained within the interior chamber.   
     
     
         10 . The thermally protective carrier of  claim 9 , wherein the opening is dimensioned to receive the hydration bladder when the hydration bladder is full of a hydration fluid. 
     
     
         11 . The thermally protective carrier of  claim 10 , wherein the closure is a hook and loop material.