Arcturus Military Wool Blanket - Warm, Thick, Washable - Great for Outdoors, Camping, Stadium Blanket, Picnics, Travel - Car & Bushcraft Survival Kits

This blanket is a perfect size to use around the house, in the car, camping, wherever. It's big enough for one person to wrap up completely or two people to share over top. It has a good feel, nice and soft and heavy. When I first opened the package it did have a very strong diesel-like aroma. I know that's just the strong smell of lanolin and how my nose interprets it, but it is pretty powerful. After a gentle wash, the smell was mostly gone and it now just smells like a wool blanket. The color is a rich burnt orange that I love (less bright/vibrant than the pictures in the listing). This is not a $500 artisanal wool blanket but for the price you're getting a great wool blanket for a good value. I've seen some "wool" blankets in stores that are 90+ percent synthetic with some tiny fraction of wool for the same price or even more. This is the way to go. I'm ordering another one in a different color based on my experience so far. By the time I'm done I'll probably have one for everyone in the family. Update: bought the blue version. It had almost no smell at all but felt just as substantial. Washed and dried and it is comfy and warm. Also used some webbing and buckles I had to make a blanket roll/carrier for each. If Arcturus is reading these reviews I wish they did a bundled version that included one for a reasonable price instead of as a separate item.

I bought the Arcturus Military Wool Blanket for camping and car emergency use, and it has quickly become one of my most-used pieces of gear. This thing is seriously impressive for the price. The blanket is thick, heavy (about 4.5 lbs), and feels very high quality. The 80% wool blend keeps you surprisingly warm even when it’s damp or cold outside — a huge advantage over synthetic blankets. I’ve used it on chilly nights while camping and as an extra layer in my sleeping bag, and it performed beautifully. At 64" x 88", it’s large enough to wrap up comfortably or use as a ground cloth. The weave is tight and durable, and it looks like it will hold up for years of outdoor abuse. I also love that it’s machine washable — a big plus compared to many pure wool blankets that require special care.I was worried it might be itchy, but after one wash it softened up nicely. It still has that classic wool feel, but it’s very tolerable now. Honestly, for the money, this blanket offers outstanding value. It feels and performs like blankets that cost twice as much. Whether you’re building a bushcraft kit, stocking your car for emergencies, going camping, or just want a warm stadium or picnic blanket, this one checks all the boxes. Highly recommend! I’ll probably end up buying a second one.

I'm very satisfied with this blanket. It's softer than I'd expected, sturdy (so far), and is giving just the right warmth for summertime nights when a sheet alone isn't enough. Some of the earlier reviews noted a strong and unpleasant odor. Mine smelled of "wool blanket." It wasn't too strong for me and it faded considerably in just a few days. I hope the diminished scent sticks around - I like it! Other reviews were critical of the weight (thickness) of the blanket. I'd describe it as not super heavy, yet definitely not, as one review put it, almost as thin as a bedsheet. Notes: Manufacturers change their products from time to time, so what I got is not necessarily what earlier reviewers got or you would get. Also, I have yet to wash this blanket, so I don't have anything to say about how that goes.

This is the 4th Arcturus blanket I have purchased. They have other styles, but "Military" is my favorite. I have ordered a number of other "Military" style blankets here on Amazon. I have found them to be thin, usually with a somewhat loose weave. They tend to produce a lot of lint, smell like some sort of petroleum product, and have bits of obvious plastic (or some other large synthetic fiber) woven in. Arcturus is different. They are dense with a tight weave and do not produce lint (I haven't tried washing them yet, but even then, I expect them to hold up well) They do have a mild odor when you first open them, but it disappears quickly. The 20% "other fibers" in the "Military" style are not noticeable. I am very comfortable sleeping with these blankets. One will keep you warm most nights. On really cold nights, I use two and usually have to turn one of them down half way because I get too hot. (your mileage may vary...) These are slightly more expensive to purchase than others advertised on Amazon, but a cheap blanket that is disgusting and does not keep you warm is no bargain. Give these a try. I think you will like them.

This blanket is very warm and well made. I did find a couple of areas on the blanket where extra stitching was raised due to possibly sewing a small hole. I also washed the blanket a noticed small amounts of shedding. Overall for the price, you can't beat it.

I bought 1 of these in grey to make a coat for my son. Not the intended purpose, but fabric is fabric. Anyway, I made the coat for him in December and he has worn it nearly every day since. It's kept him warm but isn't so heavy that it's too hot in warmer weather. The fabric has held up really well. It washes well with regular soap. I prefer to air dry it. After nearly 6 months of daily wear, the coat looks new. No pilling, no separating, no nothing. He now wants another one, which I will be doing this winter. Great fabric. Highly recommend.

Great blanket! I love how well made this blanket is! It looks great and keeps me warm when traveling and my dog loves it too! Super easy to care for! I’m going to buy another one for sure

This wool blanket is dense, warm, and holds up well to outdoor elements- so it's a great choice for camping, keeping as a just-in-case blanket for the car, or even in place of a duvet. I've used it both outside and inside, and it really holds up well against the sun, water (when I forget it outside during a storm), and cold/windy days. It doesn't hold smells long, at least as far as I've seen, but I do air it outside a lot. Not the softest wool blanket, but it has softened more after several months of use, and it's a great quality for the price. While I've used it myself in order to fully review it, I actually purchased this for my cats. They absolutely LOVE this wool blanket. As soon as I put it down they're all over it. They use it as a bed, play with it like a toy, and climb across like spider monkeys or do zoomies through it when it's draped over something. I also used it as a crate cover and it works great since it big and heavier than a typical blanket, making it easy to place over the crate without too much sliding. As a crate cover it blocked out pretty much all light (I bought a darker color), so the cats can have a nice dark area for sleeping/hiding. One downside it that is does shed like crazy while being washed (but that's pretty typical of the wool products I've gotten). I first handwashed it with Woolite, and it shed a ton. Then washing machine, and it shed all over the washer (though not as much as the first wash). Shedding isn't nearly as bad after the first few washings. As a warning, it's super heavy when soaking wet. Overall I'm very happy with this product and plan on purchasing another soon! Edit: Still a great product after 1 year of use, no issues with fabric or stitching even with cats clawing all over it. The charcoal black color has only faded a little while being in the sun and outdoor elements pretty much 24/7. The 2nd blanket I got in green shed A LOT less compared to the previous one I bought. I'm thinking the new blanket design sheds less than before, which is great. I also used 2 blankets to help keep a feral cat I trapped and spayed warm during the nights until I released it, to cover both the trap and crate and keep the heat in. Worked fantastic! Going to buy another before the winter cold sets in this year.

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ragazzi di tutte le coperte militari ecc che ho comprato questa tiene davvero caldo e fa assolutamente sul serio la uso anche come coperta normale perchè tiene davvero un caldo non indifferente per i freddolosi è il futuro .

J'ai trouver qu'elle lacher pas mal de peluches dans l'appartement en quelques jours et pas super confortable pour une couverture en laine j'ai renvoyé

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