Abstract: A packaging material for making insulated containers, comprises a foam core and a radiant barrier layer laminated to at least one side of the foam core. Preferably, the radiant barrier layer comprises a plastic film metallized on at least one side bonded to a paper substrate. The paper substrate of the radiant barrier layer may be bonded to the foam core by the application of heat and pressure.

Abstract: A carrier (10) for external attachment to a vehicle (80) for facilitating the loading and carrying of objects (90) externally of the vehicle (80) is provided. The carrier (10) includes a support member (26) attached externally of the vehicle (80) and extends from the vehicle (80) in a first direction. A pivot member (20) is pivotally mounted to the support member (26) and is rotatable for arcuate movement through an arc about an axis (22) extending through the pivot member (20) in a second direction. The arc of rotation is between a vertical carrying position and a receiving position at the end of the arc. A carrying device (66, 70, 72) is attached to the pivot member (20) for carrying objects (90), such that the carrying device (72, 70) receives objects (94) in the pivot member receiving position thereby loading the objects (90) to the carrier (10) for carrying the objects (90) in the pivot member vertical carrying position.