Olive Drab Green Warm Fire Retardant Blanket, 66" x 90" (8...
**Introduction** The Olive Drab Green Warm Fire Retardant Blanket is a functional and essential piece of outdoor and emergency gear. It measures 66" x 90" and is crafted from 80% wool, providing warmth, durability, and fire retardancy in true US military style. Ideal for camping, outdoor events, or use as a protective layer in cold weather, this blanket offers both practical utility and style. **Advantages** 1. **Warmth**: The blanket provides excellent insulation, making it ideal for cold weather conditions. 2. **Durability**: Made with 80% wool, it’s a heavy-duty product that withstands regular use. 3. **Size**: Generous dimensions make it suitable for use as a base layer or cover during camping. 4. **Fire Retardant**: Offers added safety with its flame-retardant properties. 5. **Multi-Use**: Can be used in a variety of situations, from camping to emergencies. 6. **Price**: Offers good value for money, especially compared to similar wool blankets. 7. **Comfort**: Softens up nicely after a few washes, providing comfort for extended use. 8. **Stylish Appearance**: Comes in a pleasant olive drab color with a classic military look. 9. **Windproof**: Effective against harsh winds, providing warmth and protection. 10. **Construction**: Features heavy stitching that adds to its overall robustness and longevity. **Disadvantages** 1. **Smell**: Initially has a strong, chemical, or oily scent which some users find unpleasant. 2. **Lint Shedding**: Tends to shed wool lint, especially noticeable in washing and drying cycles. 3. **Heavy**: While durable, its weight may be cumbersome for extensive trekking or carry. 4. **Chemical Odor**: Persistent scent likely from fire-retardant treatment; takes multiple washes to diminish. 5. **Initial Stiffness**: Requires a few washes to soften up for comfortable use. 6. **Variable Smell**: Different blankets might have varying levels of odor, potentially due to storage conditions. 7. **Washing Required**: Needs several washes to reach optimal softness and scent level. 8. **Not 100% Wool**: Contains 20% synthetic or recycled fibers, which may not appeal to purists. 9. **Drying Process**: Challenging to dry completely without shedding lint or fibers. 10. **Aesthetic Concerns**: Its military style may not suit all decor or personal style preferences. **Conclusion** The Olive Drab Green Warm Fire Retardant Blanket is a versatile and resilient accessory, perfect for anyone in need of reliable thermal insulation with safety features. Its military design and wool composition present it as an excellent choice for outdoor enthusiasts and those in need of a dependable emergency blanket. While it does require initial care to address scent and softness concerns, its long-term benefits significantly outweigh these initial hurdles. **FAQ** 1. **Does the blanket smell?** Yes, initially it has a strong chemical or oily smell, but this can be reduced significantly with multiple washes. 2. **How should I wash the blanket?** Wash it in cold water with wool-specific detergent, and avoid using a too-hot dryer setting to manage lint and odor. 3. **Can the blanket be used for camping?** Absolutely, it’s an excellent choice for camping, providing warmth and comfort in various outdoor conditions. 4. **Is the blanket truly fire retardant?** Yes, it has been treated with fire-retardant chemicals, offering enhanced safety for various uses. 5. **How does the blanket feel?** Initially, it might feel stiff, but it softens after a few washes and using fabric softeners. 6. **Does it shed fibers?** Yes, expect significant fiber shedding, especially during the first few washes and dries. 7. **What is the blanket's weight?** The blanket is relatively heavy compared to typical blankets, which contributes to its warmth and durability. 8. **Is the blanket windproof?** Yes, it provides an effective barrier against wind, making it suitable for outdoor use. 9. **What is the composition of the blanket?** Made of 80% wool and 20% synthetic/recycled fibers, it balances warmth with durability. 10. **Is it suitable for indoor décor?** While functional, its military appearance may not complement all interior designs.
Regular Price: $24.95
Brand Name: Ever Ready First Aid
Seller Name:
BP MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Total Rating Count: 9554
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Title: Good car emergency blanket
Content: Well it smells like any new wool blanket. It does smell a little chemically. I would not stand in a campfire to test the flammability either. Here is a good tip. Wash the blanket in Woolite as soon as you get it. Use one of those scented in-wash booster beads if you want. Dry the blanket a cooler dryer or hang it on a line outside to dry. After the blanket is dry tumble it in a cool dryer for 15 minutes to soften it. The blanket will shed wool lint into your washing machine and dryer. The wool lint is easy to clean out as soon as it dries. The finished 80% wool blanket will be warm, much softer, and smell nice. This is an excellent car or picnic blanket. This is a great product for the cost. I bought an extra blanket for my sister.
Title: Exactly as described
Content: It’s warm, heavy (for the size), and definitely green. But there is only one slightly concerning thing that you need to take care of immediately, so it doesn’t permeate your house: the smell. One review says it smells like motor oil, but that’s incorrect. It’s more along the lines of gun oil. Give this at least two cycles in your washing machine and the smell will be 95% gone. Run it in your dryer with 2 dryer sheets — this will get rid of the pieces that will come out (this isn’t a bad thing, it’s loose fabric from construction that would come out normally if it had been washed in the factory). Just empty your trap every 5 to 10 minutes, or it’ll get clogged up. Once you get that wash done, it’s a high quality blanket. I’m not going to knock points from it because of something I was going to do anyway.
Title: Great blanket.
Content: Impressed by this blanket. It's warm and well made for about half the price of comparably blankets. It passes the comfort test because I can't lay it down without my cat stealing it. My only complaint is the strong oily smell, which is apparently a thing in blankets with a high wool content due to the lanolin in the wool. It doesn't want to wash out, either. I've run it through the washing machine several times and each run only seems to weaken the odor a bit. It's also a nightmare to dry due to how much it sheds lint. I have to clean the lint trap on my dryer each time I run it through because it completely fills it up. I say all of these things just so you know what you're getting. They're not real negatives because that's what you get with a natural wool blanket. Overall, I'm very please with it and have ordered several more.
Title: Good warmth but weird smell.
Content: Lots of fluff coming off after the initial wash and low tumble. Still a weird oily smell after as well but it does keep you warm. Great size and color.
Title: If your on the fence...spend the $25
Content: Alright, here are the essential answers I was hoping for when I was looking for outdoor bedding. My needs were for extended weekend camping with my car near by...I would call it Base Camp needs. Weight is heavy and not what I would want for trekking.The blanket was the largest I could find at a reasonable price. When you open the sealed plastic packaging the retardant smell is subtle but after an hour will fill the room and is annoying. That smell reminds me of musty wool however the blanket is NOT wet, dirty or otherwise anything but brand new. Like another reviewer I washed the blanket twice on cold, gentle cycle. Taking the blanket outside I shook out the "pilling" between washes and then again after the 2nd wash. The dryer was never used as I simply hung the blanket over a radiator when finished. By adding fabric softener the smell was 99% gone and my wife (who is not particularly sensitive) didn't find it offensive. After the blanket dried overnight the finished dimensions were 65-1/4" x 91-1/4". The final weight on a kitchen scale is 3lb 5.3oz. In other words it held its sizing and weight just fine. The blanket is bound on all 4 sides with what appears to be heavy stitching. I see no need spending time at a sewing machine to strengthen these seams. In addition, the wool takes on less water than you might expect. Removing the blanket after the spin cycle I felt mild dampness but nothing like a shirt or jeans coming out...this was a pleasant surprise and indicates high wool content. Some folks have asked what the remaining 20% of the content is and my understanding it's a mix of recycled wool content (think shop floor if you really get down to it) and man made material for strength. It's clearly a heavy duty blanket. To say it's warm is an understatement. We use it as a thermal break under our sleeping bags with 2 of us in our Kelty 3 person 4-Season and it covers the floor entirely. If I were camping solo there would be no problem, at all, with using this under me and folded over for a cover. I'm M-L overall and that feature was important to me. My opinion is using it in this manner would allow a sleeper an extra 10-15 degrees of lower temps vs. going with a sleeping bag alone. By adding a Mylar blanket, this wool blanket and a bag rated to zero virtually anyone would be comfortable to 10 degrees or slightly lower (no telling exactly without considering wind and shadow). Final thought, now that I've handled the product I'll purchase 2 more (one for each car). Although the blanket looks good and feels soft it's still a military appearance (which might be cool for your needs) and that might not fly in the guest bdrm. EDIT: Update to 10-21-16. I ended up ordering and receiving 2 more of these. One for the camper and the other for the car trunk. In the Ohio River Valley the wind can build quickly and weather is notorious for changing without warning. More like a mountain environment than the pleasant sounding "Valley" would have you believe. Like my earlier comments suggested, the blanket is virtually bulletproof. I had to change 2 of our Honda 4-Wheeler tires out and the ground was soggy/muddy with temp in the 40's and a wet wind. By folding over and laying on the ground I could kneel in relative comfort to get the job done. More importantly, using some Woolite Cleaner with a mild scrub brush the darn blanket came 100% clean despite being ground into the soil. I'd guess there was some grease involved as well but regardless it all came out with hardly any effort. It is true that the other 2 blankets needed the same "prep" as the first. A double washing, a thorough shake thru outside and then a couple hours over the radiator. Also, the smell varies with each blanket received...the 2nd of these was considerable stronger than the 1st. Maybe it depends on the storage conditions. Either way, the blanket is still bound on all 4 sides, still tough as nails and generous (to say the least) with sizing. I didn't bother to measure but the amount it shrank through the Washer is negligible. Definitely a cold-weather god send IMHO. Pair it up with a Mylar blanket and it's the perfect base cloth inside the tent. Having camped in the same conditions year after year (after year...) and knowing the expected temperature range at night I did just as I've suggested. No doubt in my mind the comfort zone was extended another 10-15 degrees colder versus just a sleeping pad. Best to you...!
Title: great warmth
Content: I have one wool blanket and wanted another and this one was a better price than the first one I had bought. It does smell greatly, which is why I docked a star. I washed it and hung it outside to dry, but it still smells. I used it anyway and I believe the smell is slowly going away. Its probably the flame retardent stuff they put on it. I wish they had an option to get one without it. we sleep on a Japanese style roll up bed so I feel like our room gets colder than most since we are essentially on the floor. I have a small grandma made quilt and this wool blanket and I have stayed nice and warm every night. I have yet to use it on a camping trip, but I feel like it would be excellent. It is also a nice size. I would reccomend this wool blanket, it is just as warm as my 100% wool one.
Title: EXCELENTE COMPRA
Content: PRODUCTO DE BUENA CALIDAD.. MUY UTIL PARA MIS SALIDAS A ACAMPAR...
Title: Very large blanket
Content: Windproof
Title: Su tamaño y tacto
Content: Gran calidad y abrigo
Title: Trevlig ullfilt
Content: Bra filt att göra draperi av. Håller kylan ute vid ytterdörr.
Title: Good car emergency blanket
Content: Well it smells like any new wool blanket. It does smell a little chemically. I would not stand in a campfire to test the flammability either. Here is a good tip. Wash the blanket in Woolite as soon as you get it. Use one of those scented in-wash booster beads if you want. Dry the blanket a cooler dryer or hang it on a line outside to dry. After the blanket is dry tumble it in a cool dryer for 15 minutes to soften it. The blanket will shed wool lint into your washing machine and dryer. The wool lint is easy to clean out as soon as it dries. The finished 80% wool blanket will be warm, much softer, and smell nice. This is an excellent car or picnic blanket. This is a great product for the cost. I bought an extra blanket for my sister.
Title: Exactly as described
Content: It’s warm, heavy (for the size), and definitely green. But there is only one slightly concerning thing that you need to take care of immediately, so it doesn’t permeate your house: the smell. One review says it smells like motor oil, but that’s incorrect. It’s more along the lines of gun oil. Give this at least two cycles in your washing machine and the smell will be 95% gone. Run it in your dryer with 2 dryer sheets — this will get rid of the pieces that will come out (this isn’t a bad thing, it’s loose fabric from construction that would come out normally if it had been washed in the factory). Just empty your trap every 5 to 10 minutes, or it’ll get clogged up. Once you get that wash done, it’s a high quality blanket. I’m not going to knock points from it because of something I was going to do anyway.
Title: Great blanket.
Content: Impressed by this blanket. It's warm and well made for about half the price of comparably blankets. It passes the comfort test because I can't lay it down without my cat stealing it. My only complaint is the strong oily smell, which is apparently a thing in blankets with a high wool content due to the lanolin in the wool. It doesn't want to wash out, either. I've run it through the washing machine several times and each run only seems to weaken the odor a bit. It's also a nightmare to dry due to how much it sheds lint. I have to clean the lint trap on my dryer each time I run it through because it completely fills it up. I say all of these things just so you know what you're getting. They're not real negatives because that's what you get with a natural wool blanket. Overall, I'm very please with it and have ordered several more.
Title: Good warmth but weird smell.
Content: Lots of fluff coming off after the initial wash and low tumble. Still a weird oily smell after as well but it does keep you warm. Great size and color.
Title: If your on the fence...spend the $25
Content: Alright, here are the essential answers I was hoping for when I was looking for outdoor bedding. My needs were for extended weekend camping with my car near by...I would call it Base Camp needs. Weight is heavy and not what I would want for trekking.The blanket was the largest I could find at a reasonable price. When you open the sealed plastic packaging the retardant smell is subtle but after an hour will fill the room and is annoying. That smell reminds me of musty wool however the blanket is NOT wet, dirty or otherwise anything but brand new. Like another reviewer I washed the blanket twice on cold, gentle cycle. Taking the blanket outside I shook out the "pilling" between washes and then again after the 2nd wash. The dryer was never used as I simply hung the blanket over a radiator when finished. By adding fabric softener the smell was 99% gone and my wife (who is not particularly sensitive) didn't find it offensive. After the blanket dried overnight the finished dimensions were 65-1/4" x 91-1/4". The final weight on a kitchen scale is 3lb 5.3oz. In other words it held its sizing and weight just fine. The blanket is bound on all 4 sides with what appears to be heavy stitching. I see no need spending time at a sewing machine to strengthen these seams. In addition, the wool takes on less water than you might expect. Removing the blanket after the spin cycle I felt mild dampness but nothing like a shirt or jeans coming out...this was a pleasant surprise and indicates high wool content. Some folks have asked what the remaining 20% of the content is and my understanding it's a mix of recycled wool content (think shop floor if you really get down to it) and man made material for strength. It's clearly a heavy duty blanket. To say it's warm is an understatement. We use it as a thermal break under our sleeping bags with 2 of us in our Kelty 3 person 4-Season and it covers the floor entirely. If I were camping solo there would be no problem, at all, with using this under me and folded over for a cover. I'm M-L overall and that feature was important to me. My opinion is using it in this manner would allow a sleeper an extra 10-15 degrees of lower temps vs. going with a sleeping bag alone. By adding a Mylar blanket, this wool blanket and a bag rated to zero virtually anyone would be comfortable to 10 degrees or slightly lower (no telling exactly without considering wind and shadow). Final thought, now that I've handled the product I'll purchase 2 more (one for each car). Although the blanket looks good and feels soft it's still a military appearance (which might be cool for your needs) and that might not fly in the guest bdrm. EDIT: Update to 10-21-16. I ended up ordering and receiving 2 more of these. One for the camper and the other for the car trunk. In the Ohio River Valley the wind can build quickly and weather is notorious for changing without warning. More like a mountain environment than the pleasant sounding "Valley" would have you believe. Like my earlier comments suggested, the blanket is virtually bulletproof. I had to change 2 of our Honda 4-Wheeler tires out and the ground was soggy/muddy with temp in the 40's and a wet wind. By folding over and laying on the ground I could kneel in relative comfort to get the job done. More importantly, using some Woolite Cleaner with a mild scrub brush the darn blanket came 100% clean despite being ground into the soil. I'd guess there was some grease involved as well but regardless it all came out with hardly any effort. It is true that the other 2 blankets needed the same "prep" as the first. A double washing, a thorough shake thru outside and then a couple hours over the radiator. Also, the smell varies with each blanket received...the 2nd of these was considerable stronger than the 1st. Maybe it depends on the storage conditions. Either way, the blanket is still bound on all 4 sides, still tough as nails and generous (to say the least) with sizing. I didn't bother to measure but the amount it shrank through the Washer is negligible. Definitely a cold-weather god send IMHO. Pair it up with a Mylar blanket and it's the perfect base cloth inside the tent. Having camped in the same conditions year after year (after year...) and knowing the expected temperature range at night I did just as I've suggested. No doubt in my mind the comfort zone was extended another 10-15 degrees colder versus just a sleeping pad. Best to you...!
Title: great warmth
Content: I have one wool blanket and wanted another and this one was a better price than the first one I had bought. It does smell greatly, which is why I docked a star. I washed it and hung it outside to dry, but it still smells. I used it anyway and I believe the smell is slowly going away. Its probably the flame retardent stuff they put on it. I wish they had an option to get one without it. we sleep on a Japanese style roll up bed so I feel like our room gets colder than most since we are essentially on the floor. I have a small grandma made quilt and this wool blanket and I have stayed nice and warm every night. I have yet to use it on a camping trip, but I feel like it would be excellent. It is also a nice size. I would reccomend this wool blanket, it is just as warm as my 100% wool one.
Title: EXCELENTE COMPRA
Content: PRODUCTO DE BUENA CALIDAD.. MUY UTIL PARA MIS SALIDAS A ACAMPAR...
Title: Very large blanket
Content: Windproof
Title: Su tamaño y tacto
Content: Gran calidad y abrigo
Title: Trevlig ullfilt
Content: Bra filt att göra draperi av. Håller kylan ute vid ytterdörr.
Title: Good car emergency blanket
Content: Well it smells like any new wool blanket. It does smell a little chemically. I would not stand in a campfire to test the flammability either. Here is a good tip. Wash the blanket in Woolite as soon as you get it. Use one of those scented in-wash booster beads if you want. Dry the blanket a cooler dryer or hang it on a line outside to dry. After the blanket is dry tumble it in a cool dryer for 15 minutes to soften it. The blanket will shed wool lint into your washing machine and dryer. The wool lint is easy to clean out as soon as it dries. The finished 80% wool blanket will be warm, much softer, and smell nice. This is an excellent car or picnic blanket. This is a great product for the cost. I bought an extra blanket for my sister.
Title: Exactly as described
Content: It’s warm, heavy (for the size), and definitely green. But there is only one slightly concerning thing that you need to take care of immediately, so it doesn’t permeate your house: the smell. One review says it smells like motor oil, but that’s incorrect. It’s more along the lines of gun oil. Give this at least two cycles in your washing machine and the smell will be 95% gone. Run it in your dryer with 2 dryer sheets — this will get rid of the pieces that will come out (this isn’t a bad thing, it’s loose fabric from construction that would come out normally if it had been washed in the factory). Just empty your trap every 5 to 10 minutes, or it’ll get clogged up. Once you get that wash done, it’s a high quality blanket. I’m not going to knock points from it because of something I was going to do anyway.
Title: Great blanket.
Content: Impressed by this blanket. It's warm and well made for about half the price of comparably blankets. It passes the comfort test because I can't lay it down without my cat stealing it. My only complaint is the strong oily smell, which is apparently a thing in blankets with a high wool content due to the lanolin in the wool. It doesn't want to wash out, either. I've run it through the washing machine several times and each run only seems to weaken the odor a bit. It's also a nightmare to dry due to how much it sheds lint. I have to clean the lint trap on my dryer each time I run it through because it completely fills it up. I say all of these things just so you know what you're getting. They're not real negatives because that's what you get with a natural wool blanket. Overall, I'm very please with it and have ordered several more.
Title: Good warmth but weird smell.
Content: Lots of fluff coming off after the initial wash and low tumble. Still a weird oily smell after as well but it does keep you warm. Great size and color.
Title: If your on the fence...spend the $25
Content: Alright, here are the essential answers I was hoping for when I was looking for outdoor bedding. My needs were for extended weekend camping with my car near by...I would call it Base Camp needs. Weight is heavy and not what I would want for trekking.The blanket was the largest I could find at a reasonable price. When you open the sealed plastic packaging the retardant smell is subtle but after an hour will fill the room and is annoying. That smell reminds me of musty wool however the blanket is NOT wet, dirty or otherwise anything but brand new. Like another reviewer I washed the blanket twice on cold, gentle cycle. Taking the blanket outside I shook out the "pilling" between washes and then again after the 2nd wash. The dryer was never used as I simply hung the blanket over a radiator when finished. By adding fabric softener the smell was 99% gone and my wife (who is not particularly sensitive) didn't find it offensive. After the blanket dried overnight the finished dimensions were 65-1/4" x 91-1/4". The final weight on a kitchen scale is 3lb 5.3oz. In other words it held its sizing and weight just fine. The blanket is bound on all 4 sides with what appears to be heavy stitching. I see no need spending time at a sewing machine to strengthen these seams. In addition, the wool takes on less water than you might expect. Removing the blanket after the spin cycle I felt mild dampness but nothing like a shirt or jeans coming out...this was a pleasant surprise and indicates high wool content. Some folks have asked what the remaining 20% of the content is and my understanding it's a mix of recycled wool content (think shop floor if you really get down to it) and man made material for strength. It's clearly a heavy duty blanket. To say it's warm is an understatement. We use it as a thermal break under our sleeping bags with 2 of us in our Kelty 3 person 4-Season and it covers the floor entirely. If I were camping solo there would be no problem, at all, with using this under me and folded over for a cover. I'm M-L overall and that feature was important to me. My opinion is using it in this manner would allow a sleeper an extra 10-15 degrees of lower temps vs. going with a sleeping bag alone. By adding a Mylar blanket, this wool blanket and a bag rated to zero virtually anyone would be comfortable to 10 degrees or slightly lower (no telling exactly without considering wind and shadow). Final thought, now that I've handled the product I'll purchase 2 more (one for each car). Although the blanket looks good and feels soft it's still a military appearance (which might be cool for your needs) and that might not fly in the guest bdrm. EDIT: Update to 10-21-16. I ended up ordering and receiving 2 more of these. One for the camper and the other for the car trunk. In the Ohio River Valley the wind can build quickly and weather is notorious for changing without warning. More like a mountain environment than the pleasant sounding "Valley" would have you believe. Like my earlier comments suggested, the blanket is virtually bulletproof. I had to change 2 of our Honda 4-Wheeler tires out and the ground was soggy/muddy with temp in the 40's and a wet wind. By folding over and laying on the ground I could kneel in relative comfort to get the job done. More importantly, using some Woolite Cleaner with a mild scrub brush the darn blanket came 100% clean despite being ground into the soil. I'd guess there was some grease involved as well but regardless it all came out with hardly any effort. It is true that the other 2 blankets needed the same "prep" as the first. A double washing, a thorough shake thru outside and then a couple hours over the radiator. Also, the smell varies with each blanket received...the 2nd of these was considerable stronger than the 1st. Maybe it depends on the storage conditions. Either way, the blanket is still bound on all 4 sides, still tough as nails and generous (to say the least) with sizing. I didn't bother to measure but the amount it shrank through the Washer is negligible. Definitely a cold-weather god send IMHO. Pair it up with a Mylar blanket and it's the perfect base cloth inside the tent. Having camped in the same conditions year after year (after year...) and knowing the expected temperature range at night I did just as I've suggested. No doubt in my mind the comfort zone was extended another 10-15 degrees colder versus just a sleeping pad. Best to you...!
Title: great warmth
Content: I have one wool blanket and wanted another and this one was a better price than the first one I had bought. It does smell greatly, which is why I docked a star. I washed it and hung it outside to dry, but it still smells. I used it anyway and I believe the smell is slowly going away. Its probably the flame retardent stuff they put on it. I wish they had an option to get one without it. we sleep on a Japanese style roll up bed so I feel like our room gets colder than most since we are essentially on the floor. I have a small grandma made quilt and this wool blanket and I have stayed nice and warm every night. I have yet to use it on a camping trip, but I feel like it would be excellent. It is also a nice size. I would reccomend this wool blanket, it is just as warm as my 100% wool one.
Title: EXCELENTE COMPRA
Content: PRODUCTO DE BUENA CALIDAD.. MUY UTIL PARA MIS SALIDAS A ACAMPAR...
Title: Very large blanket
Content: Windproof
Title: Su tamaño y tacto
Content: Gran calidad y abrigo
Title: Trevlig ullfilt
Content: Bra filt att göra draperi av. Håller kylan ute vid ytterdörr.
Title: Good car emergency blanket
Content: Well it smells like any new wool blanket. It does smell a little chemically. I would not stand in a campfire to test the flammability either. Here is a good tip. Wash the blanket in Woolite as soon as you get it. Use one of those scented in-wash booster beads if you want. Dry the blanket a cooler dryer or hang it on a line outside to dry. After the blanket is dry tumble it in a cool dryer for 15 minutes to soften it. The blanket will shed wool lint into your washing machine and dryer. The wool lint is easy to clean out as soon as it dries. The finished 80% wool blanket will be warm, much softer, and smell nice. This is an excellent car or picnic blanket. This is a great product for the cost. I bought an extra blanket for my sister.
Title: Exactly as described
Content: It’s warm, heavy (for the size), and definitely green. But there is only one slightly concerning thing that you need to take care of immediately, so it doesn’t permeate your house: the smell. One review says it smells like motor oil, but that’s incorrect. It’s more along the lines of gun oil. Give this at least two cycles in your washing machine and the smell will be 95% gone. Run it in your dryer with 2 dryer sheets — this will get rid of the pieces that will come out (this isn’t a bad thing, it’s loose fabric from construction that would come out normally if it had been washed in the factory). Just empty your trap every 5 to 10 minutes, or it’ll get clogged up. Once you get that wash done, it’s a high quality blanket. I’m not going to knock points from it because of something I was going to do anyway.
Title: Great blanket.
Content: Impressed by this blanket. It's warm and well made for about half the price of comparably blankets. It passes the comfort test because I can't lay it down without my cat stealing it. My only complaint is the strong oily smell, which is apparently a thing in blankets with a high wool content due to the lanolin in the wool. It doesn't want to wash out, either. I've run it through the washing machine several times and each run only seems to weaken the odor a bit. It's also a nightmare to dry due to how much it sheds lint. I have to clean the lint trap on my dryer each time I run it through because it completely fills it up. I say all of these things just so you know what you're getting. They're not real negatives because that's what you get with a natural wool blanket. Overall, I'm very please with it and have ordered several more.
Title: Good warmth but weird smell.
Content: Lots of fluff coming off after the initial wash and low tumble. Still a weird oily smell after as well but it does keep you warm. Great size and color.
Title: If your on the fence...spend the $25
Content: Alright, here are the essential answers I was hoping for when I was looking for outdoor bedding. My needs were for extended weekend camping with my car near by...I would call it Base Camp needs. Weight is heavy and not what I would want for trekking.The blanket was the largest I could find at a reasonable price. When you open the sealed plastic packaging the retardant smell is subtle but after an hour will fill the room and is annoying. That smell reminds me of musty wool however the blanket is NOT wet, dirty or otherwise anything but brand new. Like another reviewer I washed the blanket twice on cold, gentle cycle. Taking the blanket outside I shook out the "pilling" between washes and then again after the 2nd wash. The dryer was never used as I simply hung the blanket over a radiator when finished. By adding fabric softener the smell was 99% gone and my wife (who is not particularly sensitive) didn't find it offensive. After the blanket dried overnight the finished dimensions were 65-1/4" x 91-1/4". The final weight on a kitchen scale is 3lb 5.3oz. In other words it held its sizing and weight just fine. The blanket is bound on all 4 sides with what appears to be heavy stitching. I see no need spending time at a sewing machine to strengthen these seams. In addition, the wool takes on less water than you might expect. Removing the blanket after the spin cycle I felt mild dampness but nothing like a shirt or jeans coming out...this was a pleasant surprise and indicates high wool content. Some folks have asked what the remaining 20% of the content is and my understanding it's a mix of recycled wool content (think shop floor if you really get down to it) and man made material for strength. It's clearly a heavy duty blanket. To say it's warm is an understatement. We use it as a thermal break under our sleeping bags with 2 of us in our Kelty 3 person 4-Season and it covers the floor entirely. If I were camping solo there would be no problem, at all, with using this under me and folded over for a cover. I'm M-L overall and that feature was important to me. My opinion is using it in this manner would allow a sleeper an extra 10-15 degrees of lower temps vs. going with a sleeping bag alone. By adding a Mylar blanket, this wool blanket and a bag rated to zero virtually anyone would be comfortable to 10 degrees or slightly lower (no telling exactly without considering wind and shadow). Final thought, now that I've handled the product I'll purchase 2 more (one for each car). Although the blanket looks good and feels soft it's still a military appearance (which might be cool for your needs) and that might not fly in the guest bdrm. EDIT: Update to 10-21-16. I ended up ordering and receiving 2 more of these. One for the camper and the other for the car trunk. In the Ohio River Valley the wind can build quickly and weather is notorious for changing without warning. More like a mountain environment than the pleasant sounding "Valley" would have you believe. Like my earlier comments suggested, the blanket is virtually bulletproof. I had to change 2 of our Honda 4-Wheeler tires out and the ground was soggy/muddy with temp in the 40's and a wet wind. By folding over and laying on the ground I could kneel in relative comfort to get the job done. More importantly, using some Woolite Cleaner with a mild scrub brush the darn blanket came 100% clean despite being ground into the soil. I'd guess there was some grease involved as well but regardless it all came out with hardly any effort. It is true that the other 2 blankets needed the same "prep" as the first. A double washing, a thorough shake thru outside and then a couple hours over the radiator. Also, the smell varies with each blanket received...the 2nd of these was considerable stronger than the 1st. Maybe it depends on the storage conditions. Either way, the blanket is still bound on all 4 sides, still tough as nails and generous (to say the least) with sizing. I didn't bother to measure but the amount it shrank through the Washer is negligible. Definitely a cold-weather god send IMHO. Pair it up with a Mylar blanket and it's the perfect base cloth inside the tent. Having camped in the same conditions year after year (after year...) and knowing the expected temperature range at night I did just as I've suggested. No doubt in my mind the comfort zone was extended another 10-15 degrees colder versus just a sleeping pad. Best to you...!
Title: great warmth
Content: I have one wool blanket and wanted another and this one was a better price than the first one I had bought. It does smell greatly, which is why I docked a star. I washed it and hung it outside to dry, but it still smells. I used it anyway and I believe the smell is slowly going away. Its probably the flame retardent stuff they put on it. I wish they had an option to get one without it. we sleep on a Japanese style roll up bed so I feel like our room gets colder than most since we are essentially on the floor. I have a small grandma made quilt and this wool blanket and I have stayed nice and warm every night. I have yet to use it on a camping trip, but I feel like it would be excellent. It is also a nice size. I would reccomend this wool blanket, it is just as warm as my 100% wool one.
Title: EXCELENTE COMPRA
Content: PRODUCTO DE BUENA CALIDAD.. MUY UTIL PARA MIS SALIDAS A ACAMPAR...
Title: Very large blanket
Content: Windproof
Title: Su tamaño y tacto
Content: Gran calidad y abrigo
Title: Trevlig ullfilt
Content: Bra filt att göra draperi av. Håller kylan ute vid ytterdörr.
Title: Good car emergency blanket
Content: Well it smells like any new wool blanket. It does smell a little chemically. I would not stand in a campfire to test the flammability either. Here is a good tip. Wash the blanket in Woolite as soon as you get it. Use one of those scented in-wash booster beads if you want. Dry the blanket a cooler dryer or hang it on a line outside to dry. After the blanket is dry tumble it in a cool dryer for 15 minutes to soften it. The blanket will shed wool lint into your washing machine and dryer. The wool lint is easy to clean out as soon as it dries. The finished 80% wool blanket will be warm, much softer, and smell nice. This is an excellent car or picnic blanket. This is a great product for the cost. I bought an extra blanket for my sister.
Title: Exactly as described
Content: It’s warm, heavy (for the size), and definitely green. But there is only one slightly concerning thing that you need to take care of immediately, so it doesn’t permeate your house: the smell. One review says it smells like motor oil, but that’s incorrect. It’s more along the lines of gun oil. Give this at least two cycles in your washing machine and the smell will be 95% gone. Run it in your dryer with 2 dryer sheets — this will get rid of the pieces that will come out (this isn’t a bad thing, it’s loose fabric from construction that would come out normally if it had been washed in the factory). Just empty your trap every 5 to 10 minutes, or it’ll get clogged up. Once you get that wash done, it’s a high quality blanket. I’m not going to knock points from it because of something I was going to do anyway.
Title: Great blanket.
Content: Impressed by this blanket. It's warm and well made for about half the price of comparably blankets. It passes the comfort test because I can't lay it down without my cat stealing it. My only complaint is the strong oily smell, which is apparently a thing in blankets with a high wool content due to the lanolin in the wool. It doesn't want to wash out, either. I've run it through the washing machine several times and each run only seems to weaken the odor a bit. It's also a nightmare to dry due to how much it sheds lint. I have to clean the lint trap on my dryer each time I run it through because it completely fills it up. I say all of these things just so you know what you're getting. They're not real negatives because that's what you get with a natural wool blanket. Overall, I'm very please with it and have ordered several more.
Title: Good warmth but weird smell.
Content: Lots of fluff coming off after the initial wash and low tumble. Still a weird oily smell after as well but it does keep you warm. Great size and color.
Title: If your on the fence...spend the $25
Content: Alright, here are the essential answers I was hoping for when I was looking for outdoor bedding. My needs were for extended weekend camping with my car near by...I would call it Base Camp needs. Weight is heavy and not what I would want for trekking.The blanket was the largest I could find at a reasonable price. When you open the sealed plastic packaging the retardant smell is subtle but after an hour will fill the room and is annoying. That smell reminds me of musty wool however the blanket is NOT wet, dirty or otherwise anything but brand new. Like another reviewer I washed the blanket twice on cold, gentle cycle. Taking the blanket outside I shook out the "pilling" between washes and then again after the 2nd wash. The dryer was never used as I simply hung the blanket over a radiator when finished. By adding fabric softener the smell was 99% gone and my wife (who is not particularly sensitive) didn't find it offensive. After the blanket dried overnight the finished dimensions were 65-1/4" x 91-1/4". The final weight on a kitchen scale is 3lb 5.3oz. In other words it held its sizing and weight just fine. The blanket is bound on all 4 sides with what appears to be heavy stitching. I see no need spending time at a sewing machine to strengthen these seams. In addition, the wool takes on less water than you might expect. Removing the blanket after the spin cycle I felt mild dampness but nothing like a shirt or jeans coming out...this was a pleasant surprise and indicates high wool content. Some folks have asked what the remaining 20% of the content is and my understanding it's a mix of recycled wool content (think shop floor if you really get down to it) and man made material for strength. It's clearly a heavy duty blanket. To say it's warm is an understatement. We use it as a thermal break under our sleeping bags with 2 of us in our Kelty 3 person 4-Season and it covers the floor entirely. If I were camping solo there would be no problem, at all, with using this under me and folded over for a cover. I'm M-L overall and that feature was important to me. My opinion is using it in this manner would allow a sleeper an extra 10-15 degrees of lower temps vs. going with a sleeping bag alone. By adding a Mylar blanket, this wool blanket and a bag rated to zero virtually anyone would be comfortable to 10 degrees or slightly lower (no telling exactly without considering wind and shadow). Final thought, now that I've handled the product I'll purchase 2 more (one for each car). Although the blanket looks good and feels soft it's still a military appearance (which might be cool for your needs) and that might not fly in the guest bdrm. EDIT: Update to 10-21-16. I ended up ordering and receiving 2 more of these. One for the camper and the other for the car trunk. In the Ohio River Valley the wind can build quickly and weather is notorious for changing without warning. More like a mountain environment than the pleasant sounding "Valley" would have you believe. Like my earlier comments suggested, the blanket is virtually bulletproof. I had to change 2 of our Honda 4-Wheeler tires out and the ground was soggy/muddy with temp in the 40's and a wet wind. By folding over and laying on the ground I could kneel in relative comfort to get the job done. More importantly, using some Woolite Cleaner with a mild scrub brush the darn blanket came 100% clean despite being ground into the soil. I'd guess there was some grease involved as well but regardless it all came out with hardly any effort. It is true that the other 2 blankets needed the same "prep" as the first. A double washing, a thorough shake thru outside and then a couple hours over the radiator. Also, the smell varies with each blanket received...the 2nd of these was considerable stronger than the 1st. Maybe it depends on the storage conditions. Either way, the blanket is still bound on all 4 sides, still tough as nails and generous (to say the least) with sizing. I didn't bother to measure but the amount it shrank through the Washer is negligible. Definitely a cold-weather god send IMHO. Pair it up with a Mylar blanket and it's the perfect base cloth inside the tent. Having camped in the same conditions year after year (after year...) and knowing the expected temperature range at night I did just as I've suggested. No doubt in my mind the comfort zone was extended another 10-15 degrees colder versus just a sleeping pad. Best to you...!
Title: great warmth
Content: I have one wool blanket and wanted another and this one was a better price than the first one I had bought. It does smell greatly, which is why I docked a star. I washed it and hung it outside to dry, but it still smells. I used it anyway and I believe the smell is slowly going away. Its probably the flame retardent stuff they put on it. I wish they had an option to get one without it. we sleep on a Japanese style roll up bed so I feel like our room gets colder than most since we are essentially on the floor. I have a small grandma made quilt and this wool blanket and I have stayed nice and warm every night. I have yet to use it on a camping trip, but I feel like it would be excellent. It is also a nice size. I would reccomend this wool blanket, it is just as warm as my 100% wool one.
Title: EXCELENTE COMPRA
Content: PRODUCTO DE BUENA CALIDAD.. MUY UTIL PARA MIS SALIDAS A ACAMPAR...
Title: Very large blanket
Content: Windproof
Title: Su tamaño y tacto
Content: Gran calidad y abrigo
Title: Trevlig ullfilt
Content: Bra filt att göra draperi av. Håller kylan ute vid ytterdörr.
Title: Good car emergency blanket
Content: Well it smells like any new wool blanket. It does smell a little chemically. I would not stand in a campfire to test the flammability either. Here is a good tip. Wash the blanket in Woolite as soon as you get it. Use one of those scented in-wash booster beads if you want. Dry the blanket a cooler dryer or hang it on a line outside to dry. After the blanket is dry tumble it in a cool dryer for 15 minutes to soften it. The blanket will shed wool lint into your washing machine and dryer. The wool lint is easy to clean out as soon as it dries. The finished 80% wool blanket will be warm, much softer, and smell nice. This is an excellent car or picnic blanket. This is a great product for the cost. I bought an extra blanket for my sister.
Title: Exactly as described
Content: It’s warm, heavy (for the size), and definitely green. But there is only one slightly concerning thing that you need to take care of immediately, so it doesn’t permeate your house: the smell. One review says it smells like motor oil, but that’s incorrect. It’s more along the lines of gun oil. Give this at least two cycles in your washing machine and the smell will be 95% gone. Run it in your dryer with 2 dryer sheets — this will get rid of the pieces that will come out (this isn’t a bad thing, it’s loose fabric from construction that would come out normally if it had been washed in the factory). Just empty your trap every 5 to 10 minutes, or it’ll get clogged up. Once you get that wash done, it’s a high quality blanket. I’m not going to knock points from it because of something I was going to do anyway.
Title: Great blanket.
Content: Impressed by this blanket. It's warm and well made for about half the price of comparably blankets. It passes the comfort test because I can't lay it down without my cat stealing it. My only complaint is the strong oily smell, which is apparently a thing in blankets with a high wool content due to the lanolin in the wool. It doesn't want to wash out, either. I've run it through the washing machine several times and each run only seems to weaken the odor a bit. It's also a nightmare to dry due to how much it sheds lint. I have to clean the lint trap on my dryer each time I run it through because it completely fills it up. I say all of these things just so you know what you're getting. They're not real negatives because that's what you get with a natural wool blanket. Overall, I'm very please with it and have ordered several more.
Title: Good warmth but weird smell.
Content: Lots of fluff coming off after the initial wash and low tumble. Still a weird oily smell after as well but it does keep you warm. Great size and color.
Title: If your on the fence...spend the $25
Content: Alright, here are the essential answers I was hoping for when I was looking for outdoor bedding. My needs were for extended weekend camping with my car near by...I would call it Base Camp needs. Weight is heavy and not what I would want for trekking.The blanket was the largest I could find at a reasonable price. When you open the sealed plastic packaging the retardant smell is subtle but after an hour will fill the room and is annoying. That smell reminds me of musty wool however the blanket is NOT wet, dirty or otherwise anything but brand new. Like another reviewer I washed the blanket twice on cold, gentle cycle. Taking the blanket outside I shook out the "pilling" between washes and then again after the 2nd wash. The dryer was never used as I simply hung the blanket over a radiator when finished. By adding fabric softener the smell was 99% gone and my wife (who is not particularly sensitive) didn't find it offensive. After the blanket dried overnight the finished dimensions were 65-1/4" x 91-1/4". The final weight on a kitchen scale is 3lb 5.3oz. In other words it held its sizing and weight just fine. The blanket is bound on all 4 sides with what appears to be heavy stitching. I see no need spending time at a sewing machine to strengthen these seams. In addition, the wool takes on less water than you might expect. Removing the blanket after the spin cycle I felt mild dampness but nothing like a shirt or jeans coming out...this was a pleasant surprise and indicates high wool content. Some folks have asked what the remaining 20% of the content is and my understanding it's a mix of recycled wool content (think shop floor if you really get down to it) and man made material for strength. It's clearly a heavy duty blanket. To say it's warm is an understatement. We use it as a thermal break under our sleeping bags with 2 of us in our Kelty 3 person 4-Season and it covers the floor entirely. If I were camping solo there would be no problem, at all, with using this under me and folded over for a cover. I'm M-L overall and that feature was important to me. My opinion is using it in this manner would allow a sleeper an extra 10-15 degrees of lower temps vs. going with a sleeping bag alone. By adding a Mylar blanket, this wool blanket and a bag rated to zero virtually anyone would be comfortable to 10 degrees or slightly lower (no telling exactly without considering wind and shadow). Final thought, now that I've handled the product I'll purchase 2 more (one for each car). Although the blanket looks good and feels soft it's still a military appearance (which might be cool for your needs) and that might not fly in the guest bdrm. EDIT: Update to 10-21-16. I ended up ordering and receiving 2 more of these. One for the camper and the other for the car trunk. In the Ohio River Valley the wind can build quickly and weather is notorious for changing without warning. More like a mountain environment than the pleasant sounding "Valley" would have you believe. Like my earlier comments suggested, the blanket is virtually bulletproof. I had to change 2 of our Honda 4-Wheeler tires out and the ground was soggy/muddy with temp in the 40's and a wet wind. By folding over and laying on the ground I could kneel in relative comfort to get the job done. More importantly, using some Woolite Cleaner with a mild scrub brush the darn blanket came 100% clean despite being ground into the soil. I'd guess there was some grease involved as well but regardless it all came out with hardly any effort. It is true that the other 2 blankets needed the same "prep" as the first. A double washing, a thorough shake thru outside and then a couple hours over the radiator. Also, the smell varies with each blanket received...the 2nd of these was considerable stronger than the 1st. Maybe it depends on the storage conditions. Either way, the blanket is still bound on all 4 sides, still tough as nails and generous (to say the least) with sizing. I didn't bother to measure but the amount it shrank through the Washer is negligible. Definitely a cold-weather god send IMHO. Pair it up with a Mylar blanket and it's the perfect base cloth inside the tent. Having camped in the same conditions year after year (after year...) and knowing the expected temperature range at night I did just as I've suggested. No doubt in my mind the comfort zone was extended another 10-15 degrees colder versus just a sleeping pad. Best to you...!
Title: great warmth
Content: I have one wool blanket and wanted another and this one was a better price than the first one I had bought. It does smell greatly, which is why I docked a star. I washed it and hung it outside to dry, but it still smells. I used it anyway and I believe the smell is slowly going away. Its probably the flame retardent stuff they put on it. I wish they had an option to get one without it. we sleep on a Japanese style roll up bed so I feel like our room gets colder than most since we are essentially on the floor. I have a small grandma made quilt and this wool blanket and I have stayed nice and warm every night. I have yet to use it on a camping trip, but I feel like it would be excellent. It is also a nice size. I would reccomend this wool blanket, it is just as warm as my 100% wool one.
Title: EXCELENTE COMPRA
Content: PRODUCTO DE BUENA CALIDAD.. MUY UTIL PARA MIS SALIDAS A ACAMPAR...
Title: Very large blanket
Content: Windproof
Title: Su tamaño y tacto
Content: Gran calidad y abrigo
Title: Trevlig ullfilt
Content: Bra filt att göra draperi av. Håller kylan ute vid ytterdörr.
Title: Good car emergency blanket
Content: Well it smells like any new wool blanket. It does smell a little chemically. I would not stand in a campfire to test the flammability either. Here is a good tip. Wash the blanket in Woolite as soon as you get it. Use one of those scented in-wash booster beads if you want. Dry the blanket a cooler dryer or hang it on a line outside to dry. After the blanket is dry tumble it in a cool dryer for 15 minutes to soften it. The blanket will shed wool lint into your washing machine and dryer. The wool lint is easy to clean out as soon as it dries. The finished 80% wool blanket will be warm, much softer, and smell nice. This is an excellent car or picnic blanket. This is a great product for the cost. I bought an extra blanket for my sister.
Title: Exactly as described
Content: It’s warm, heavy (for the size), and definitely green. But there is only one slightly concerning thing that you need to take care of immediately, so it doesn’t permeate your house: the smell. One review says it smells like motor oil, but that’s incorrect. It’s more along the lines of gun oil. Give this at least two cycles in your washing machine and the smell will be 95% gone. Run it in your dryer with 2 dryer sheets — this will get rid of the pieces that will come out (this isn’t a bad thing, it’s loose fabric from construction that would come out normally if it had been washed in the factory). Just empty your trap every 5 to 10 minutes, or it’ll get clogged up. Once you get that wash done, it’s a high quality blanket. I’m not going to knock points from it because of something I was going to do anyway.
Title: Great blanket.
Content: Impressed by this blanket. It's warm and well made for about half the price of comparably blankets. It passes the comfort test because I can't lay it down without my cat stealing it. My only complaint is the strong oily smell, which is apparently a thing in blankets with a high wool content due to the lanolin in the wool. It doesn't want to wash out, either. I've run it through the washing machine several times and each run only seems to weaken the odor a bit. It's also a nightmare to dry due to how much it sheds lint. I have to clean the lint trap on my dryer each time I run it through because it completely fills it up. I say all of these things just so you know what you're getting. They're not real negatives because that's what you get with a natural wool blanket. Overall, I'm very please with it and have ordered several more.
Title: Good warmth but weird smell.
Content: Lots of fluff coming off after the initial wash and low tumble. Still a weird oily smell after as well but it does keep you warm. Great size and color.
Title: If your on the fence...spend the $25
Content: Alright, here are the essential answers I was hoping for when I was looking for outdoor bedding. My needs were for extended weekend camping with my car near by...I would call it Base Camp needs. Weight is heavy and not what I would want for trekking.The blanket was the largest I could find at a reasonable price. When you open the sealed plastic packaging the retardant smell is subtle but after an hour will fill the room and is annoying. That smell reminds me of musty wool however the blanket is NOT wet, dirty or otherwise anything but brand new. Like another reviewer I washed the blanket twice on cold, gentle cycle. Taking the blanket outside I shook out the "pilling" between washes and then again after the 2nd wash. The dryer was never used as I simply hung the blanket over a radiator when finished. By adding fabric softener the smell was 99% gone and my wife (who is not particularly sensitive) didn't find it offensive. After the blanket dried overnight the finished dimensions were 65-1/4" x 91-1/4". The final weight on a kitchen scale is 3lb 5.3oz. In other words it held its sizing and weight just fine. The blanket is bound on all 4 sides with what appears to be heavy stitching. I see no need spending time at a sewing machine to strengthen these seams. In addition, the wool takes on less water than you might expect. Removing the blanket after the spin cycle I felt mild dampness but nothing like a shirt or jeans coming out...this was a pleasant surprise and indicates high wool content. Some folks have asked what the remaining 20% of the content is and my understanding it's a mix of recycled wool content (think shop floor if you really get down to it) and man made material for strength. It's clearly a heavy duty blanket. To say it's warm is an understatement. We use it as a thermal break under our sleeping bags with 2 of us in our Kelty 3 person 4-Season and it covers the floor entirely. If I were camping solo there would be no problem, at all, with using this under me and folded over for a cover. I'm M-L overall and that feature was important to me. My opinion is using it in this manner would allow a sleeper an extra 10-15 degrees of lower temps vs. going with a sleeping bag alone. By adding a Mylar blanket, this wool blanket and a bag rated to zero virtually anyone would be comfortable to 10 degrees or slightly lower (no telling exactly without considering wind and shadow). Final thought, now that I've handled the product I'll purchase 2 more (one for each car). Although the blanket looks good and feels soft it's still a military appearance (which might be cool for your needs) and that might not fly in the guest bdrm. EDIT: Update to 10-21-16. I ended up ordering and receiving 2 more of these. One for the camper and the other for the car trunk. In the Ohio River Valley the wind can build quickly and weather is notorious for changing without warning. More like a mountain environment than the pleasant sounding "Valley" would have you believe. Like my earlier comments suggested, the blanket is virtually bulletproof. I had to change 2 of our Honda 4-Wheeler tires out and the ground was soggy/muddy with temp in the 40's and a wet wind. By folding over and laying on the ground I could kneel in relative comfort to get the job done. More importantly, using some Woolite Cleaner with a mild scrub brush the darn blanket came 100% clean despite being ground into the soil. I'd guess there was some grease involved as well but regardless it all came out with hardly any effort. It is true that the other 2 blankets needed the same "prep" as the first. A double washing, a thorough shake thru outside and then a couple hours over the radiator. Also, the smell varies with each blanket received...the 2nd of these was considerable stronger than the 1st. Maybe it depends on the storage conditions. Either way, the blanket is still bound on all 4 sides, still tough as nails and generous (to say the least) with sizing. I didn't bother to measure but the amount it shrank through the Washer is negligible. Definitely a cold-weather god send IMHO. Pair it up with a Mylar blanket and it's the perfect base cloth inside the tent. Having camped in the same conditions year after year (after year...) and knowing the expected temperature range at night I did just as I've suggested. No doubt in my mind the comfort zone was extended another 10-15 degrees colder versus just a sleeping pad. Best to you...!
Title: great warmth
Content: I have one wool blanket and wanted another and this one was a better price than the first one I had bought. It does smell greatly, which is why I docked a star. I washed it and hung it outside to dry, but it still smells. I used it anyway and I believe the smell is slowly going away. Its probably the flame retardent stuff they put on it. I wish they had an option to get one without it. we sleep on a Japanese style roll up bed so I feel like our room gets colder than most since we are essentially on the floor. I have a small grandma made quilt and this wool blanket and I have stayed nice and warm every night. I have yet to use it on a camping trip, but I feel like it would be excellent. It is also a nice size. I would reccomend this wool blanket, it is just as warm as my 100% wool one.
Title: EXCELENTE COMPRA
Content: PRODUCTO DE BUENA CALIDAD.. MUY UTIL PARA MIS SALIDAS A ACAMPAR...
Title: Very large blanket
Content: Windproof
Title: Su tamaño y tacto
Content: Gran calidad y abrigo
Title: Trevlig ullfilt
Content: Bra filt att göra draperi av. Håller kylan ute vid ytterdörr.
Title: Good car emergency blanket
Content: Well it smells like any new wool blanket. It does smell a little chemically. I would not stand in a campfire to test the flammability either. Here is a good tip. Wash the blanket in Woolite as soon as you get it. Use one of those scented in-wash booster beads if you want. Dry the blanket a cooler dryer or hang it on a line outside to dry. After the blanket is dry tumble it in a cool dryer for 15 minutes to soften it. The blanket will shed wool lint into your washing machine and dryer. The wool lint is easy to clean out as soon as it dries. The finished 80% wool blanket will be warm, much softer, and smell nice. This is an excellent car or picnic blanket. This is a great product for the cost. I bought an extra blanket for my sister.
Title: Exactly as described
Content: It’s warm, heavy (for the size), and definitely green. But there is only one slightly concerning thing that you need to take care of immediately, so it doesn’t permeate your house: the smell. One review says it smells like motor oil, but that’s incorrect. It’s more along the lines of gun oil. Give this at least two cycles in your washing machine and the smell will be 95% gone. Run it in your dryer with 2 dryer sheets — this will get rid of the pieces that will come out (this isn’t a bad thing, it’s loose fabric from construction that would come out normally if it had been washed in the factory). Just empty your trap every 5 to 10 minutes, or it’ll get clogged up. Once you get that wash done, it’s a high quality blanket. I’m not going to knock points from it because of something I was going to do anyway.
Title: Great blanket.
Content: Impressed by this blanket. It's warm and well made for about half the price of comparably blankets. It passes the comfort test because I can't lay it down without my cat stealing it. My only complaint is the strong oily smell, which is apparently a thing in blankets with a high wool content due to the lanolin in the wool. It doesn't want to wash out, either. I've run it through the washing machine several times and each run only seems to weaken the odor a bit. It's also a nightmare to dry due to how much it sheds lint. I have to clean the lint trap on my dryer each time I run it through because it completely fills it up. I say all of these things just so you know what you're getting. They're not real negatives because that's what you get with a natural wool blanket. Overall, I'm very please with it and have ordered several more.
Title: Good warmth but weird smell.
Content: Lots of fluff coming off after the initial wash and low tumble. Still a weird oily smell after as well but it does keep you warm. Great size and color.
Title: If your on the fence...spend the $25
Content: Alright, here are the essential answers I was hoping for when I was looking for outdoor bedding. My needs were for extended weekend camping with my car near by...I would call it Base Camp needs. Weight is heavy and not what I would want for trekking.The blanket was the largest I could find at a reasonable price. When you open the sealed plastic packaging the retardant smell is subtle but after an hour will fill the room and is annoying. That smell reminds me of musty wool however the blanket is NOT wet, dirty or otherwise anything but brand new. Like another reviewer I washed the blanket twice on cold, gentle cycle. Taking the blanket outside I shook out the "pilling" between washes and then again after the 2nd wash. The dryer was never used as I simply hung the blanket over a radiator when finished. By adding fabric softener the smell was 99% gone and my wife (who is not particularly sensitive) didn't find it offensive. After the blanket dried overnight the finished dimensions were 65-1/4" x 91-1/4". The final weight on a kitchen scale is 3lb 5.3oz. In other words it held its sizing and weight just fine. The blanket is bound on all 4 sides with what appears to be heavy stitching. I see no need spending time at a sewing machine to strengthen these seams. In addition, the wool takes on less water than you might expect. Removing the blanket after the spin cycle I felt mild dampness but nothing like a shirt or jeans coming out...this was a pleasant surprise and indicates high wool content. Some folks have asked what the remaining 20% of the content is and my understanding it's a mix of recycled wool content (think shop floor if you really get down to it) and man made material for strength. It's clearly a heavy duty blanket. To say it's warm is an understatement. We use it as a thermal break under our sleeping bags with 2 of us in our Kelty 3 person 4-Season and it covers the floor entirely. If I were camping solo there would be no problem, at all, with using this under me and folded over for a cover. I'm M-L overall and that feature was important to me. My opinion is using it in this manner would allow a sleeper an extra 10-15 degrees of lower temps vs. going with a sleeping bag alone. By adding a Mylar blanket, this wool blanket and a bag rated to zero virtually anyone would be comfortable to 10 degrees or slightly lower (no telling exactly without considering wind and shadow). Final thought, now that I've handled the product I'll purchase 2 more (one for each car). Although the blanket looks good and feels soft it's still a military appearance (which might be cool for your needs) and that might not fly in the guest bdrm. EDIT: Update to 10-21-16. I ended up ordering and receiving 2 more of these. One for the camper and the other for the car trunk. In the Ohio River Valley the wind can build quickly and weather is notorious for changing without warning. More like a mountain environment than the pleasant sounding "Valley" would have you believe. Like my earlier comments suggested, the blanket is virtually bulletproof. I had to change 2 of our Honda 4-Wheeler tires out and the ground was soggy/muddy with temp in the 40's and a wet wind. By folding over and laying on the ground I could kneel in relative comfort to get the job done. More importantly, using some Woolite Cleaner with a mild scrub brush the darn blanket came 100% clean despite being ground into the soil. I'd guess there was some grease involved as well but regardless it all came out with hardly any effort. It is true that the other 2 blankets needed the same "prep" as the first. A double washing, a thorough shake thru outside and then a couple hours over the radiator. Also, the smell varies with each blanket received...the 2nd of these was considerable stronger than the 1st. Maybe it depends on the storage conditions. Either way, the blanket is still bound on all 4 sides, still tough as nails and generous (to say the least) with sizing. I didn't bother to measure but the amount it shrank through the Washer is negligible. Definitely a cold-weather god send IMHO. Pair it up with a Mylar blanket and it's the perfect base cloth inside the tent. Having camped in the same conditions year after year (after year...) and knowing the expected temperature range at night I did just as I've suggested. No doubt in my mind the comfort zone was extended another 10-15 degrees colder versus just a sleeping pad. Best to you...!
Title: great warmth
Content: I have one wool blanket and wanted another and this one was a better price than the first one I had bought. It does smell greatly, which is why I docked a star. I washed it and hung it outside to dry, but it still smells. I used it anyway and I believe the smell is slowly going away. Its probably the flame retardent stuff they put on it. I wish they had an option to get one without it. we sleep on a Japanese style roll up bed so I feel like our room gets colder than most since we are essentially on the floor. I have a small grandma made quilt and this wool blanket and I have stayed nice and warm every night. I have yet to use it on a camping trip, but I feel like it would be excellent. It is also a nice size. I would reccomend this wool blanket, it is just as warm as my 100% wool one.
Title: EXCELENTE COMPRA
Content: PRODUCTO DE BUENA CALIDAD.. MUY UTIL PARA MIS SALIDAS A ACAMPAR...
Title: Very large blanket
Content: Windproof
Title: Su tamaño y tacto
Content: Gran calidad y abrigo
Title: Trevlig ullfilt
Content: Bra filt att göra draperi av. Håller kylan ute vid ytterdörr.
Title: Good car emergency blanket
Content: Well it smells like any new wool blanket. It does smell a little chemically. I would not stand in a campfire to test the flammability either. Here is a good tip. Wash the blanket in Woolite as soon as you get it. Use one of those scented in-wash booster beads if you want. Dry the blanket a cooler dryer or hang it on a line outside to dry. After the blanket is dry tumble it in a cool dryer for 15 minutes to soften it. The blanket will shed wool lint into your washing machine and dryer. The wool lint is easy to clean out as soon as it dries. The finished 80% wool blanket will be warm, much softer, and smell nice. This is an excellent car or picnic blanket. This is a great product for the cost. I bought an extra blanket for my sister.
Title: Exactly as described
Content: It’s warm, heavy (for the size), and definitely green. But there is only one slightly concerning thing that you need to take care of immediately, so it doesn’t permeate your house: the smell. One review says it smells like motor oil, but that’s incorrect. It’s more along the lines of gun oil. Give this at least two cycles in your washing machine and the smell will be 95% gone. Run it in your dryer with 2 dryer sheets — this will get rid of the pieces that will come out (this isn’t a bad thing, it’s loose fabric from construction that would come out normally if it had been washed in the factory). Just empty your trap every 5 to 10 minutes, or it’ll get clogged up. Once you get that wash done, it’s a high quality blanket. I’m not going to knock points from it because of something I was going to do anyway.
Title: Great blanket.
Content: Impressed by this blanket. It's warm and well made for about half the price of comparably blankets. It passes the comfort test because I can't lay it down without my cat stealing it. My only complaint is the strong oily smell, which is apparently a thing in blankets with a high wool content due to the lanolin in the wool. It doesn't want to wash out, either. I've run it through the washing machine several times and each run only seems to weaken the odor a bit. It's also a nightmare to dry due to how much it sheds lint. I have to clean the lint trap on my dryer each time I run it through because it completely fills it up. I say all of these things just so you know what you're getting. They're not real negatives because that's what you get with a natural wool blanket. Overall, I'm very please with it and have ordered several more.
Title: Good warmth but weird smell.
Content: Lots of fluff coming off after the initial wash and low tumble. Still a weird oily smell after as well but it does keep you warm. Great size and color.
Title: If your on the fence...spend the $25
Content: Alright, here are the essential answers I was hoping for when I was looking for outdoor bedding. My needs were for extended weekend camping with my car near by...I would call it Base Camp needs. Weight is heavy and not what I would want for trekking.The blanket was the largest I could find at a reasonable price. When you open the sealed plastic packaging the retardant smell is subtle but after an hour will fill the room and is annoying. That smell reminds me of musty wool however the blanket is NOT wet, dirty or otherwise anything but brand new. Like another reviewer I washed the blanket twice on cold, gentle cycle. Taking the blanket outside I shook out the "pilling" between washes and then again after the 2nd wash. The dryer was never used as I simply hung the blanket over a radiator when finished. By adding fabric softener the smell was 99% gone and my wife (who is not particularly sensitive) didn't find it offensive. After the blanket dried overnight the finished dimensions were 65-1/4" x 91-1/4". The final weight on a kitchen scale is 3lb 5.3oz. In other words it held its sizing and weight just fine. The blanket is bound on all 4 sides with what appears to be heavy stitching. I see no need spending time at a sewing machine to strengthen these seams. In addition, the wool takes on less water than you might expect. Removing the blanket after the spin cycle I felt mild dampness but nothing like a shirt or jeans coming out...this was a pleasant surprise and indicates high wool content. Some folks have asked what the remaining 20% of the content is and my understanding it's a mix of recycled wool content (think shop floor if you really get down to it) and man made material for strength. It's clearly a heavy duty blanket. To say it's warm is an understatement. We use it as a thermal break under our sleeping bags with 2 of us in our Kelty 3 person 4-Season and it covers the floor entirely. If I were camping solo there would be no problem, at all, with using this under me and folded over for a cover. I'm M-L overall and that feature was important to me. My opinion is using it in this manner would allow a sleeper an extra 10-15 degrees of lower temps vs. going with a sleeping bag alone. By adding a Mylar blanket, this wool blanket and a bag rated to zero virtually anyone would be comfortable to 10 degrees or slightly lower (no telling exactly without considering wind and shadow). Final thought, now that I've handled the product I'll purchase 2 more (one for each car). Although the blanket looks good and feels soft it's still a military appearance (which might be cool for your needs) and that might not fly in the guest bdrm. EDIT: Update to 10-21-16. I ended up ordering and receiving 2 more of these. One for the camper and the other for the car trunk. In the Ohio River Valley the wind can build quickly and weather is notorious for changing without warning. More like a mountain environment than the pleasant sounding "Valley" would have you believe. Like my earlier comments suggested, the blanket is virtually bulletproof. I had to change 2 of our Honda 4-Wheeler tires out and the ground was soggy/muddy with temp in the 40's and a wet wind. By folding over and laying on the ground I could kneel in relative comfort to get the job done. More importantly, using some Woolite Cleaner with a mild scrub brush the darn blanket came 100% clean despite being ground into the soil. I'd guess there was some grease involved as well but regardless it all came out with hardly any effort. It is true that the other 2 blankets needed the same "prep" as the first. A double washing, a thorough shake thru outside and then a couple hours over the radiator. Also, the smell varies with each blanket received...the 2nd of these was considerable stronger than the 1st. Maybe it depends on the storage conditions. Either way, the blanket is still bound on all 4 sides, still tough as nails and generous (to say the least) with sizing. I didn't bother to measure but the amount it shrank through the Washer is negligible. Definitely a cold-weather god send IMHO. Pair it up with a Mylar blanket and it's the perfect base cloth inside the tent. Having camped in the same conditions year after year (after year...) and knowing the expected temperature range at night I did just as I've suggested. No doubt in my mind the comfort zone was extended another 10-15 degrees colder versus just a sleeping pad. Best to you...!
Title: great warmth
Content: I have one wool blanket and wanted another and this one was a better price than the first one I had bought. It does smell greatly, which is why I docked a star. I washed it and hung it outside to dry, but it still smells. I used it anyway and I believe the smell is slowly going away. Its probably the flame retardent stuff they put on it. I wish they had an option to get one without it. we sleep on a Japanese style roll up bed so I feel like our room gets colder than most since we are essentially on the floor. I have a small grandma made quilt and this wool blanket and I have stayed nice and warm every night. I have yet to use it on a camping trip, but I feel like it would be excellent. It is also a nice size. I would reccomend this wool blanket, it is just as warm as my 100% wool one.
Title: EXCELENTE COMPRA
Content: PRODUCTO DE BUENA CALIDAD.. MUY UTIL PARA MIS SALIDAS A ACAMPAR...
Title: Very large blanket
Content: Windproof
Title: Su tamaño y tacto
Content: Gran calidad y abrigo
Title: Trevlig ullfilt
Content: Bra filt att göra draperi av. Håller kylan ute vid ytterdörr.
Title: Good car emergency blanket
Content: Well it smells like any new wool blanket. It does smell a little chemically. I would not stand in a campfire to test the flammability either. Here is a good tip. Wash the blanket in Woolite as soon as you get it. Use one of those scented in-wash booster beads if you want. Dry the blanket a cooler dryer or hang it on a line outside to dry. After the blanket is dry tumble it in a cool dryer for 15 minutes to soften it. The blanket will shed wool lint into your washing machine and dryer. The wool lint is easy to clean out as soon as it dries. The finished 80% wool blanket will be warm, much softer, and smell nice. This is an excellent car or picnic blanket. This is a great product for the cost. I bought an extra blanket for my sister.
Title: Exactly as described
Content: It’s warm, heavy (for the size), and definitely green. But there is only one slightly concerning thing that you need to take care of immediately, so it doesn’t permeate your house: the smell. One review says it smells like motor oil, but that’s incorrect. It’s more along the lines of gun oil. Give this at least two cycles in your washing machine and the smell will be 95% gone. Run it in your dryer with 2 dryer sheets — this will get rid of the pieces that will come out (this isn’t a bad thing, it’s loose fabric from construction that would come out normally if it had been washed in the factory). Just empty your trap every 5 to 10 minutes, or it’ll get clogged up. Once you get that wash done, it’s a high quality blanket. I’m not going to knock points from it because of something I was going to do anyway.
Title: Great blanket.
Content: Impressed by this blanket. It's warm and well made for about half the price of comparably blankets. It passes the comfort test because I can't lay it down without my cat stealing it. My only complaint is the strong oily smell, which is apparently a thing in blankets with a high wool content due to the lanolin in the wool. It doesn't want to wash out, either. I've run it through the washing machine several times and each run only seems to weaken the odor a bit. It's also a nightmare to dry due to how much it sheds lint. I have to clean the lint trap on my dryer each time I run it through because it completely fills it up. I say all of these things just so you know what you're getting. They're not real negatives because that's what you get with a natural wool blanket. Overall, I'm very please with it and have ordered several more.
Title: Good warmth but weird smell.
Content: Lots of fluff coming off after the initial wash and low tumble. Still a weird oily smell after as well but it does keep you warm. Great size and color.
Title: If your on the fence...spend the $25
Content: Alright, here are the essential answers I was hoping for when I was looking for outdoor bedding. My needs were for extended weekend camping with my car near by...I would call it Base Camp needs. Weight is heavy and not what I would want for trekking.The blanket was the largest I could find at a reasonable price. When you open the sealed plastic packaging the retardant smell is subtle but after an hour will fill the room and is annoying. That smell reminds me of musty wool however the blanket is NOT wet, dirty or otherwise anything but brand new. Like another reviewer I washed the blanket twice on cold, gentle cycle. Taking the blanket outside I shook out the "pilling" between washes and then again after the 2nd wash. The dryer was never used as I simply hung the blanket over a radiator when finished. By adding fabric softener the smell was 99% gone and my wife (who is not particularly sensitive) didn't find it offensive. After the blanket dried overnight the finished dimensions were 65-1/4" x 91-1/4". The final weight on a kitchen scale is 3lb 5.3oz. In other words it held its sizing and weight just fine. The blanket is bound on all 4 sides with what appears to be heavy stitching. I see no need spending time at a sewing machine to strengthen these seams. In addition, the wool takes on less water than you might expect. Removing the blanket after the spin cycle I felt mild dampness but nothing like a shirt or jeans coming out...this was a pleasant surprise and indicates high wool content. Some folks have asked what the remaining 20% of the content is and my understanding it's a mix of recycled wool content (think shop floor if you really get down to it) and man made material for strength. It's clearly a heavy duty blanket. To say it's warm is an understatement. We use it as a thermal break under our sleeping bags with 2 of us in our Kelty 3 person 4-Season and it covers the floor entirely. If I were camping solo there would be no problem, at all, with using this under me and folded over for a cover. I'm M-L overall and that feature was important to me. My opinion is using it in this manner would allow a sleeper an extra 10-15 degrees of lower temps vs. going with a sleeping bag alone. By adding a Mylar blanket, this wool blanket and a bag rated to zero virtually anyone would be comfortable to 10 degrees or slightly lower (no telling exactly without considering wind and shadow). Final thought, now that I've handled the product I'll purchase 2 more (one for each car). Although the blanket looks good and feels soft it's still a military appearance (which might be cool for your needs) and that might not fly in the guest bdrm. EDIT: Update to 10-21-16. I ended up ordering and receiving 2 more of these. One for the camper and the other for the car trunk. In the Ohio River Valley the wind can build quickly and weather is notorious for changing without warning. More like a mountain environment than the pleasant sounding "Valley" would have you believe. Like my earlier comments suggested, the blanket is virtually bulletproof. I had to change 2 of our Honda 4-Wheeler tires out and the ground was soggy/muddy with temp in the 40's and a wet wind. By folding over and laying on the ground I could kneel in relative comfort to get the job done. More importantly, using some Woolite Cleaner with a mild scrub brush the darn blanket came 100% clean despite being ground into the soil. I'd guess there was some grease involved as well but regardless it all came out with hardly any effort. It is true that the other 2 blankets needed the same "prep" as the first. A double washing, a thorough shake thru outside and then a couple hours over the radiator. Also, the smell varies with each blanket received...the 2nd of these was considerable stronger than the 1st. Maybe it depends on the storage conditions. Either way, the blanket is still bound on all 4 sides, still tough as nails and generous (to say the least) with sizing. I didn't bother to measure but the amount it shrank through the Washer is negligible. Definitely a cold-weather god send IMHO. Pair it up with a Mylar blanket and it's the perfect base cloth inside the tent. Having camped in the same conditions year after year (after year...) and knowing the expected temperature range at night I did just as I've suggested. No doubt in my mind the comfort zone was extended another 10-15 degrees colder versus just a sleeping pad. Best to you...!
Title: great warmth
Content: I have one wool blanket and wanted another and this one was a better price than the first one I had bought. It does smell greatly, which is why I docked a star. I washed it and hung it outside to dry, but it still smells. I used it anyway and I believe the smell is slowly going away. Its probably the flame retardent stuff they put on it. I wish they had an option to get one without it. we sleep on a Japanese style roll up bed so I feel like our room gets colder than most since we are essentially on the floor. I have a small grandma made quilt and this wool blanket and I have stayed nice and warm every night. I have yet to use it on a camping trip, but I feel like it would be excellent. It is also a nice size. I would reccomend this wool blanket, it is just as warm as my 100% wool one.
Title: EXCELENTE COMPRA
Content: PRODUCTO DE BUENA CALIDAD.. MUY UTIL PARA MIS SALIDAS A ACAMPAR...
Title: Very large blanket
Content: Windproof
Title: Su tamaño y tacto
Content: Gran calidad y abrigo
Title: Trevlig ullfilt
Content: Bra filt att göra draperi av. Håller kylan ute vid ytterdörr.
Title: Good car emergency blanket
Content: Well it smells like any new wool blanket. It does smell a little chemically. I would not stand in a campfire to test the flammability either. Here is a good tip. Wash the blanket in Woolite as soon as you get it. Use one of those scented in-wash booster beads if you want. Dry the blanket a cooler dryer or hang it on a line outside to dry. After the blanket is dry tumble it in a cool dryer for 15 minutes to soften it. The blanket will shed wool lint into your washing machine and dryer. The wool lint is easy to clean out as soon as it dries. The finished 80% wool blanket will be warm, much softer, and smell nice. This is an excellent car or picnic blanket. This is a great product for the cost. I bought an extra blanket for my sister.
Title: Exactly as described
Content: It’s warm, heavy (for the size), and definitely green. But there is only one slightly concerning thing that you need to take care of immediately, so it doesn’t permeate your house: the smell. One review says it smells like motor oil, but that’s incorrect. It’s more along the lines of gun oil. Give this at least two cycles in your washing machine and the smell will be 95% gone. Run it in your dryer with 2 dryer sheets — this will get rid of the pieces that will come out (this isn’t a bad thing, it’s loose fabric from construction that would come out normally if it had been washed in the factory). Just empty your trap every 5 to 10 minutes, or it’ll get clogged up. Once you get that wash done, it’s a high quality blanket. I’m not going to knock points from it because of something I was going to do anyway.
Title: Great blanket.
Content: Impressed by this blanket. It's warm and well made for about half the price of comparably blankets. It passes the comfort test because I can't lay it down without my cat stealing it. My only complaint is the strong oily smell, which is apparently a thing in blankets with a high wool content due to the lanolin in the wool. It doesn't want to wash out, either. I've run it through the washing machine several times and each run only seems to weaken the odor a bit. It's also a nightmare to dry due to how much it sheds lint. I have to clean the lint trap on my dryer each time I run it through because it completely fills it up. I say all of these things just so you know what you're getting. They're not real negatives because that's what you get with a natural wool blanket. Overall, I'm very please with it and have ordered several more.
Title: Good warmth but weird smell.
Content: Lots of fluff coming off after the initial wash and low tumble. Still a weird oily smell after as well but it does keep you warm. Great size and color.
Title: If your on the fence...spend the $25
Content: Alright, here are the essential answers I was hoping for when I was looking for outdoor bedding. My needs were for extended weekend camping with my car near by...I would call it Base Camp needs. Weight is heavy and not what I would want for trekking.The blanket was the largest I could find at a reasonable price. When you open the sealed plastic packaging the retardant smell is subtle but after an hour will fill the room and is annoying. That smell reminds me of musty wool however the blanket is NOT wet, dirty or otherwise anything but brand new. Like another reviewer I washed the blanket twice on cold, gentle cycle. Taking the blanket outside I shook out the "pilling" between washes and then again after the 2nd wash. The dryer was never used as I simply hung the blanket over a radiator when finished. By adding fabric softener the smell was 99% gone and my wife (who is not particularly sensitive) didn't find it offensive. After the blanket dried overnight the finished dimensions were 65-1/4" x 91-1/4". The final weight on a kitchen scale is 3lb 5.3oz. In other words it held its sizing and weight just fine. The blanket is bound on all 4 sides with what appears to be heavy stitching. I see no need spending time at a sewing machine to strengthen these seams. In addition, the wool takes on less water than you might expect. Removing the blanket after the spin cycle I felt mild dampness but nothing like a shirt or jeans coming out...this was a pleasant surprise and indicates high wool content. Some folks have asked what the remaining 20% of the content is and my understanding it's a mix of recycled wool content (think shop floor if you really get down to it) and man made material for strength. It's clearly a heavy duty blanket. To say it's warm is an understatement. We use it as a thermal break under our sleeping bags with 2 of us in our Kelty 3 person 4-Season and it covers the floor entirely. If I were camping solo there would be no problem, at all, with using this under me and folded over for a cover. I'm M-L overall and that feature was important to me. My opinion is using it in this manner would allow a sleeper an extra 10-15 degrees of lower temps vs. going with a sleeping bag alone. By adding a Mylar blanket, this wool blanket and a bag rated to zero virtually anyone would be comfortable to 10 degrees or slightly lower (no telling exactly without considering wind and shadow). Final thought, now that I've handled the product I'll purchase 2 more (one for each car). Although the blanket looks good and feels soft it's still a military appearance (which might be cool for your needs) and that might not fly in the guest bdrm. EDIT: Update to 10-21-16. I ended up ordering and receiving 2 more of these. One for the camper and the other for the car trunk. In the Ohio River Valley the wind can build quickly and weather is notorious for changing without warning. More like a mountain environment than the pleasant sounding "Valley" would have you believe. Like my earlier comments suggested, the blanket is virtually bulletproof. I had to change 2 of our Honda 4-Wheeler tires out and the ground was soggy/muddy with temp in the 40's and a wet wind. By folding over and laying on the ground I could kneel in relative comfort to get the job done. More importantly, using some Woolite Cleaner with a mild scrub brush the darn blanket came 100% clean despite being ground into the soil. I'd guess there was some grease involved as well but regardless it all came out with hardly any effort. It is true that the other 2 blankets needed the same "prep" as the first. A double washing, a thorough shake thru outside and then a couple hours over the radiator. Also, the smell varies with each blanket received...the 2nd of these was considerable stronger than the 1st. Maybe it depends on the storage conditions. Either way, the blanket is still bound on all 4 sides, still tough as nails and generous (to say the least) with sizing. I didn't bother to measure but the amount it shrank through the Washer is negligible. Definitely a cold-weather god send IMHO. Pair it up with a Mylar blanket and it's the perfect base cloth inside the tent. Having camped in the same conditions year after year (after year...) and knowing the expected temperature range at night I did just as I've suggested. No doubt in my mind the comfort zone was extended another 10-15 degrees colder versus just a sleeping pad. Best to you...!
Title: great warmth
Content: I have one wool blanket and wanted another and this one was a better price than the first one I had bought. It does smell greatly, which is why I docked a star. I washed it and hung it outside to dry, but it still smells. I used it anyway and I believe the smell is slowly going away. Its probably the flame retardent stuff they put on it. I wish they had an option to get one without it. we sleep on a Japanese style roll up bed so I feel like our room gets colder than most since we are essentially on the floor. I have a small grandma made quilt and this wool blanket and I have stayed nice and warm every night. I have yet to use it on a camping trip, but I feel like it would be excellent. It is also a nice size. I would reccomend this wool blanket, it is just as warm as my 100% wool one.
Title: EXCELENTE COMPRA
Content: PRODUCTO DE BUENA CALIDAD.. MUY UTIL PARA MIS SALIDAS A ACAMPAR...
Title: Very large blanket
Content: Windproof
Title: Su tamaño y tacto
Content: Gran calidad y abrigo
Title: Trevlig ullfilt
Content: Bra filt att göra draperi av. Håller kylan ute vid ytterdörr.
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