There are far thinner wool blankets like the ones given to city homeless in SF,CA... if you wrap up under a good outer shell it will keep you warmer. As for sleeping, you don't lay flat out... you sit as compact as you can on and against the best insulators you can find. When I slept outdoors homeless without any wool or warm materials I dug a hole to sit in and filled it with the warmest materials that I could find for insulation. One time all that was available was sand, so I buried myself in sand up to my neck and wrapped my head and neck as best I could. Might sound lame but I survived freezing temperatures which by the way also works to stay cooler in extreme heat!😊
I found out while in the army that i had a bad allergy to wool. So I used to put the wool blanket on top of the cot and then the sleeping bag on top of the blanket. fast forward 30+ years and it's now referred to as a sleep system.
Okay, let's talk relative here. First of all, people who use wool blankets do not pack them inside nylon backpacks. They almost always go on the outside of the pack as a bedroll. Secondly, the proper way to utilize a wool blanket is in a triangle pattern so's to create an envelope (not a sandwich). And finally, a good wool blanket is used to preserve heat, not create heat so basically, it will keep the BTU's that you put out and ideally is used in conjunction with a good campfire. BTW, that's another plus of the wool blanket that if a spark falls on it, it won't burn through and your camp won't catch fire. It's supposed to be used to create air pockets that your body heats up and acts as an insulation barrier between the outside cold air and the warm air inside of the blanket. I've used this concept when I spent a few weeks sleeping in the back of a moving truck using a moving blanket. I'd say that it's not fair to compare a wool blanket for use as a sleeping system to modern camping applications. It's like saying a Corvette sucks at the mud pit or a monster truck is horrible at a Formula 1 race. I agree with you that it's not the ideal bedding if you want something lighter and more compact (that sounded so stupid as I typed it, but it's true nevertheless). I think the best sleep system is the USGI MSS or Tennier's Modular Sleep System. I've spend many a night with their -10 degree bag and nothing else in sub-freezing temps and had to keep it open because it was almost too warm. Sure, it weighs 4.3lbs and is the size of a soccer ball when compressed, but you know what? You won't freeze to death (like, literally die) and in the end, if you want to save 1lb for that same temperature rating, you're going to spend a good $600 or so instead of 50 bucks U.S.. I'll carry the extra pound since I'm already carrying an X and a Y chromosome. I also agree that wool blankets are too hyped up. In the real world, they're awesome with a nice campfire going, but then again, I wouldn't sleep with a sleeping bag without a good campfire going either. Good vid. I just scored a mint queen sized Hudson Bay for $125 from someone who's owned it for half a century. I didn't believe it until she brought it out to me. I didn't haggle one bit. Then I bought a nice Pendleton for $10 bucks about 15 minutes later from someone in that same town (the same pattern that Jeremiah Johnson's coat was made of). That was a good day.
"...utilize a wool blanket ...", oops, sorry I did not receive the memo stating "rather than utilize the correct word use we should now utilize utilize." Using utilize comes across as pompous and self ingratiating. Also, use and utilize do not mean the same thing. We utilize something for other than it was intended for. e.g. we use a chair for sitting upon, however we may utilize a chair as a step stool. Hope the above helps you.
@@ricdonato4328 😄 So you complain about my semantics then say I'm the one who sounds condescending? OK! Irony much? 🤣 I didn't mean to harm your safe space or to offend you by not meeting your grammatical requirements! LOL
Very good! I like the video. I've got a large wool blanket I sometimes bring camping when it is cold. I cut a slit in it right in the middle to make it into a poncho. makes it a lot easier to wear as an additional layer while moving around. I've also attached thin line to the ends so I can hang it underneath the hammock. The blanket can now easily be used as a normal blanket, as a poncho and as a quilt underneath the hammock. :D All the best!
The problem is inadequate preparation for the task, I slept on the ground in a tent made up from 4 5x5 shelter quarters, I made end triangles , the base was a 12 pound sleeping bag on a moving pad doubled, wool blanket folded into 3 layers, depending on the weather I used one or two three candle lanterns to supply heat, or an alcohol burner with a 25mm wick for cooking, coffee, and heat. So winter hiking means pulling a sled with what you need, summer is pulling a cart.
I went hammock camping in damp conditions (rain and fog), and my wool blanket significantly outperformed a cotton blanket I had brought with me. The cotton blanket soaked up the moisture and became clammy and uncomfortable. The cheap army-style wool blanket got damp, but maintained it's insulative properties and kept me comfortable all night. Now I never go hammock camping without at least one wool blanket. Caveat: I'm a car camper, so the bulk and weight isn't as much of an issue for me.
I recently bought the same blanket by Pendleton. I only use it indoors and I love it. But I realize now that it won't keep someone warm by itself. One of the reasons I love it is because its compact (although a bit heavy) and I prefer to layer instead of having a one size fits all blanket that might cause me the sweat at night in the event that I get too hot. A good quality wool blanket has a high level of breathability that I like. Thanks for the review! Cheers!
I use a wool blanket just to sit in the snow and it does have some value against conductivity, but after an hour, it is now stuck to the snow. My new take on it is make a pad out of reflectix (a car windshield sunshade works great too) and put that under or on top of the blanket. It's like a heated seat...
12 ft square water proof canvas ground cloth, queen size wool blanket, mummy bag rated o degrees. = Warm dry well rested and protected in most situations. Year round van living for the last 7 years in Pacific NW.
I agree. I love wool blankets, but it's a romantic way of camping for strong young people, I can't do that anymore. In my case, I used then with hot-worm weather and sleeping beside a good fire, the whole shebang or the enjoyment was poor. But now... tent, good insolation and a powerful down sleeping bag. Now my wool blankets are at home, specially the cute Swedish Army one, for the sofa. Regards.
some tips and tricks I have learned about using wool blankets. first if you have a fire dig a whole roughly the size of a person, not too deep, then bury the warm ashes and coals into the hole (make sure its deep enough to not be too hot to sleep on) this will warm the ground up so it will not suck the heat out of you when you lay down on it. second when wrapping the blanket around you position it so that you can take a corner of the blanket and pull it over your feet such that the corner is wrapped around you feet from the bottom, then take the short side of the "diamond" and pull it over your legs and tuck it under you, then do the same with the long side tucking it under and snuggling into the newly formed "Bag" you can then pull the upper corner over your head forming a burrito, mummy bag. this prevents being unraveled mid sleep. look up a video hoow to use a wool blanket as a sleeping bag. thirdly a wool blanket NEEDS something to block the wind, this can be pretty much anything, some use a tightly woven cotton sheet, but I would suggest either a goretex bivy, tarp or one of the reflective emergency blankets, this will drastically increase the warmth value of the blanket. fourth I have heard that Scottish highlanders would dip their wool blankets in water in cold weather, causing the fibers of the blanket to swell, effectively blocking the wind, as well as in freezing conditions cause the formation of ice on the outside of the blanket creating a mini ice cave blocking the wind, meanwhile the insulating while wet properties would keep the highlander warm inside of the blanket cocoon. (test that one safely before trying it in an emergency only, I have not been brave enough to personally verify that) obviously pound for pound and dollar value wise a down sleeping bag in a waterproof goretex bivy will keep you warmer more effectively then a wool blanket, but a wool blanket is more versatile and is safer to have a fire around.
Another item to consider when purchasing a wool blanket (or two) is that not all blankets are the same. Ideally 100% Virgin Wool is the best ratio. Also Wool Blankets combined with a long fire and two reflectors is the best way to cope with negative degree temps. Also wearing fresh clean thick wool socks and taking measures with your wardrobe to protect yourself when you are burritoed in your shelter. Functionally Conduction is also a big issue. Getting off the ground is the best way to maximize your shelter set up (sleeping pad, raised bed, Hammock system if you have the right gear).
I've learned that animal skin like sheepskin is best even when it gets wet you can ring it out and it will no longer hold water like clothing and blankets. The cheapest route I've found to make blankets and warm clothing is to buy sheepskin rugs and diy.
Use the right tool for the job. Three season, a nice merino wool blanket is perfect. If you camp in the winter, use a cold weather sleeping bag. It’s not hard.
I use my summer bag in the winter. Basically all year round bag. It's sold as a two season bag, but it's a good one, typically used for high elevations where temperatures can still drop. It's comfort is zero degrees with a limit of 5C. I've no idea what the extreme rating is. Anyway, for me now at 64, I can take it pretty close to zero, but when I need a bit more insulation I have the Softie suit, plus a goretex bivi bag helps also. It allows me to keep everything simple.
I like em, if they are thick and 100% wool. If i have a nice fire going and it aint under -15, wool is great, but it demands practice to use them. For hiking long distances in cold climate, a good sleeping bag is a must have.
Great video about the pros and cons of wool. Nothing beats a goose down bag on an air mattress inside a fully enclosed tent. Wool blankets are great for emergencies if stranded in a vehicle and where wool blankets really shine is under or over a sleeping bag. But again if you have a good bag you can skip building a fire to stay warm, not so with wool. In the summer wool is acceptable but anything below 45 degrees is not using common sense unless in emergency. Air is the best insulation so a self inflating backpackers pad cannot be beat on frozen ground.
Wow ! That is a honest review about wool blankets !!! I really appreciate this !! It is exactly as I thought . Everybody loves them and says how warm they are,... They are as warm as you are ! They will not heat you! You provide the heat and they store it. But not like a sleeping bag. And the fact about the wet blanket..... keeping you warm... BS . You said it !!! Great !!! I really liked your review. It is honest !! No BS.
The bulk and weight can both be mitigated if you use a kilt. That keeps the weight on your waist where it feels lightest, and gives you 2 blankets (or more) worth of material that doesn't need to fit into your bag.
Brilliant input. I've had many a good experience with wool blankets, bed socks, jumpers, dressing gowns and more. I would like to add; it's somewhat fire resistant. In case you had to run through a burning room to escape. I have the UK Earle’s Witney version of the white w/ stripes. I went th red next. (:
I am in a more moderate area that only gets to 29f. Personally I prefer wool myself in a cowboy style wrap. I use 3 layers, a waterproof outer layer, then 2 4lb wool blanket layers. I wrap in the first layer bottom-right-left folds. The second wool layer bottom-left-right folds. Then the outer layer bottom-right-left folds. It has always kept me toasty. Especially with a woman, more about that later. I find this much less bulky than bags are and is stored in my vehicle in case of roadside emergency. You can't store these sleep systems long term all compressed, it will degrade alot of them. They need to be lofted between use. Now about the companion, my setup is two hiking belts(each with a lavvu half, ground sheet, tarp, and 1 wool blanket). That is roughly 9 pounds each for those items. I won't go into the additional items for each belt as they are different but my belt is 15 lbs(19 lbs with the blanket) and is the heaviest. As a 64 year old man and have no problem carrying this for miles. The lavvu acts as ankle length rain gear, an outer coat, a lean to, and an 8' diameter tent with both halfs. The wool blanket is not only part of my sleep system but also a warm warp if needed under the lavvu. So tell me how much does your rain gear, coat, tent and sleep system weigh? More than 7.5 lbs??? And with a lady wrapped up in the sleep system with it doubles the amount of heat a single person puts out. Lol isn't togetherness wonderful. Lol
Just stumbled upon this vid and subscribed 🙂. Another thing which might be helpful for people that find wool really itch is mix water and pure lanolin together and apply to the area that touches your skin and let air dry. Don't put loads on tho cos it will clog up the wool so won't insulate as well. This also adds a little bit extra water repellency 👍I did this on my thick wool overshirt and i can wear it with a t-shirt on now with no ichy arms. On the subject of wet wool , i use my overshirt straight out of the washing machine and it's still very , very warm (5°c with a thin t-shirt). I think the misconception is that people think you can get piss wet through and it'll still be perfect when in reality you need to twist and ring out all extra water (or as i do, but the wash cycle on an extra spin finish)
@jimbo Magee It's the sheep oil that's secreted from its skin. I never said it would. I said over appying it would clog up the wool, which would have negative effects on the insulation. Applying it in moderation is great.
Best to have 2 kingsize blankets. One to lay on, while the other is on top covering head and feet, supported with some other clothing for added weight.
A good sleeping bag gets ember burn holes in it though. I just used my sleeping bag next to a fire 2 nights ago and have 5 new holes in it. Synthetic materials blow.
The other consideration is that a good wool blanket will last for generations even if you use it every night. Even the MSS isn't designed to be used for years. The bivvy is essential to carry with it to keep it dry but even that won't allow you to keep it used daily for even a few years. If you're only going camping or out on patrol for a year then the MSS will work, but don't let it get near any campfire. The civilian ones won't last nearly as long, especially if they're light weight even if they're super insulative. The outer fabric will tear at some point.
I have a vintage blanket like this. It's not soft at all (maybe it was made like that?) but I place it on top of my regular bedsheets during winter and it's heavy and comfortable
Ha ha i take your advice for now, stay inside and stay warm. Great video. Lovely blankets. And I can really see your point of wool blankets be bulky and heavy, but also a a touch of romantic charm.
I'd say it depends on why you want to use a wool blanket. For longevity and durability wool is hard to beat. For regular hiking and backpacking modern sleep bag systems and pads are better but are obviously less durable
Long story short. Wool by itself is good to around 45 50 degrees F. Add a bivy bag, tarp, and a fire let's you take it comfortably into freezing territory. Anything past freezing and you want to consider another blanket or a bag, as well as a way to get off the ground.
I love wool blankets, I have 20 of them, but I have them for my house, in the event that something happens And we have no heat, you can keep your children. Very warm. . I don't really use those for outdoors
When it's cold, I know I'm carrying some weight. Nobody is ultralight at -20c. I use a bag and a blanket, if nothing else, just to beef up my sleeping mat. I find it's just the thing to wrap up in, to make up the difference in needed insulation when I stop moving for a while.
For the weight and price a proper MSS destroys any wool blanket on the market. Any season, any weather. Let alone some civilian systems. "What if it gets wet" explained here is spot on. Sure it retains some insulation properties but you'll still die of hypothermia.
Ever heard of kilt pins? get a half dozen and pin your blanket closed, plus knitted or crochet blankets weave is more open so trap the air better kinda like how a string vest works, the blankets you have are just the top layer of a real sleep system.
Wool blankets are for summer ,fall,and spring not deep winter. I like to wrap my sleeping bag in a wool blanket for extra r value but mostly just to protect the bag from fire sparks and condensation
it looks like nobody knows about the siberian log fire.. i slept on the bare ground with a bit of dry spruce as an insulater in a wool blanket and home made wool suit ..in front of the log fire in minus 15 c with no problem also in canada
I'm in central Texas, it doesn't get nearly that cold here. I use a sleeping bag in cooler weather. We seldom get to freezing weather. My bag is rated to about 38 or 40F. Often I just use a cotton sheet or flannel blanket. On the few nights it gets below 40F I use a military surplus wool blanket over my sleeping bag. But as you mentioned, it shifts and you end up with cold spots. I use large binder clips to hold it in place. I've been thinking about trying one of the blankets that has a reflective side on it. Really I need a second heavier bag, it would be a lot less hassle. But I've resisted since I'd only use it maybe one out of 8 or 10 nights that I camp. After 2 or 3 nights of restless sleep you definitely feel the effects. Your blankets are really nice, especially that red one!
I put my wool blankets in a duvet to help them from sliding around as much. Also when it come to anything wool you can soak them in water that has lanolin emulsified in it. It rehydrates the wool so it takes away the itch
There's a time and place for wool blankets, but I like to use them as a cover or liner in my sleep system in conjunction with my sleeping bag. Depends if I'm using a hammock, tarp, or both, or a tent. Anytime I'm using a tarp, I'm having a fire, but there are situations where a fire just won't be possible, especially if there is a major wind storm or heavy thunderstorms with showers. In those cases if it's really cold, I use the wool as a liner and I always carry lots of hand warmers so I'll toss some of those in my sleep system and these work really well. However, every vehicle I have has a wool blanket for emergencies, much more practical then those pos space blankets that really don't do any good but add condensation.
It's also much easier to move around. If you have a wool blanket, you wrap it around yourself and can walk easily, if you have a sleeping bag you hop around.
*ALPACA WOOL, polar bear wool, and some unique possum wools from New Zealand... are lighter and warmer than sheep wool.... because the hairs of these creatures are hollow. There may be other hollow hair wools that I am unaware of. I do not know anything of Yak wool.*
I've been on the fence about investing in a REAL, QUALITY wool blanket which means spending major $$$. Thanks for the info. I think I'll just stick with a bag.
I'd rather crotchet or hand make my own wool blanket. It's cheaper and you can make them any size or thickness you want. If you got sewing and crotcheting skills. I also hear that they're itchy but you didn't state that. So I guess thats a myth. Also you can't compare all will to be the same. There are I think two or three different types of wool.
Instead of being outside, what about surviving a SHTF type of situation where you’re in your bed/house but it’s freezing, would you prefer wool blanket or mummy sleeping bag in your bed?
Let me preface by saying this is just my opionion, but you really stretched this video out over the 10 minute mark for maximum youtube ads. Nothing of use was said.
There's some truth I'm glad you put out there. I've been ultra-light'n and I've recently bought all kinds of bulky heavy crap that goes against every grain of what I've done in the past. I put the stuff in my humvee but it got way too bulky, and without a lot of stuff. I would have maybe passed on some of it if I'd seen this first. It was just different stuff I had to try, I thought some of it might be more comfortable. After spending thousands on this stuff, there's not much I think I'll end up using. I should have been looking at these YT videos sooner. Thanks for the info. it helped solidify some thoughts I was having. ... and yes, stay home! who would want to give up all the conveniances of civilization to go hang out in the woods... for fun? I sure don't get that
Looks like you were wearing blue jeans. Not a wise choice. You've heard of dressing in layers I'm sure? If you wear proper clothing for your climate, then the 60 to 80% from your wool blankets will be adequate to get you thru the night.
For hiking a sleeping bag is lighter and smaller and is the way to go. But I have used a wet wool blanket to sleep in and was able to sleep , all though not to comfortable, all night when I drove my cabover camper in storming rain an the water hitting the front window over the bed was leaking in and wetting the wool blanket. If I only had a wet sleeping bag I would have had to stay awake I am sure.
You can't just rely solely on a wool blanket to get you through the night. Chances are you'll be awake the equivalent time to put up your shelter half, make a bed of boughs, and have enough fire wood to get you til morning.
Wool blankets are not a proper cold weather sleep system. One would need to harvest a extremely large amount of fire wood and be up most of the night tending the fire to be even slightly comfortable with a wool blanket as a sleep system. Every day of this camp would leave one more and more tired through work harvesting a large amount of fire wood and lack of proper sleep. Exhaustion is neither fun nor safe in cold temperatures.
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Good video. I just can't see the advantage of a blanket over a sleeping bag that you can cram down into a waterproof sack. I also can't see them being at all easy to clean unlike a sleeping bag which can be washed (if you get the right sort).
If we think about technology, it advances because people make things better. Why do people use sleeping bags now? Because they are better. That being said, my favorite setup is a wool blanket in a sleeping bag
this is where the interesting argument comes up. people keep criticizing wool blankets as romanticized options, yet the whole concept of camping is a romantic notion in of itself. where do you decide to draw the comfort line? why build a tripod when you can slide one in your bed roll? why not just bring a folding chair instead of looking for a stump? Therefore, why bother with an expensive bag, when you can just strap on a few extra blankets? seriously, unless you are a 4'7 anemic is there a real reason you are incapable of bringing 12lbs of bedding along?
Are you saying that in a hot tent with wool blankets you're still cold? What temperature can you get your hot tent up to on the coldest of nights? I'm new to hot tenting. Tried it out the other night. 0 degrees Fahrenheit, so it was super cold. But my little tent stove couldn't get the tent over 40 degrees ever and I was still cold inside my heavy duty sleeping bag. It was the Pomoly T1 mini. I'm thinking I need a bigger one for such cold nights.
I think that it comes down to a few factors, but in my experience the thickness of the tent material plays a key role in heat retention. Plus the Pomoly T1 mini is a small stove, so something with a larger surface area will put off more heat!
I know I know, military wool blankets are probably not the right mix of wool to polyester, but, I can attest to the army 3 layer sleep system being absolutely heaven compared to 3 of their wool blankets in neg weather
There's different military issue blankets depending on conditions. The US issued some nice 100% wool blankets for use in Alaska and other far north postings. Most other US blankets are 70 or 80 percent, mainly for durability reasons. Military blankets are a mixed bag.
I find sleeping bags too confining - do they make a wide sleeping bag? Are there options I don’t know about? The blanket seems preferable over a bag to me.
Looking into an ektos wool blanket to use as an insulation layer on top of an air matress. I figured a wool blanket would be the best bet. Any insight?
wool blanket VS sleeping bag is like a horse vs car. they don't even compare! Wool blanket is exactly that: a romantic idea for them ol'tyme cosplayers.
Wool blankets CAN be just as warm, if not warmer, than most appropriately rated sleeping bags BUT....there's a lot more work and knowledge involved for that to happen. Proper shelter, fire, etc And, of course, heavier and bulkier. But, yeah, anyone thinking they're going to tramp out in the snow and just throw a wool blanket over them like they're at home and going to be warm....🥶
@@pennsyltuckyreb9800 Yep, it all depends on the sleeping bag. Someone could have a heavier sleeping bag that's nowhere near as warm as a comparably weighted wool blanket depending on the material (goose vs synthetic). But a good wool blanket is always warm when used right. In fact, I wouldn't say that it keeps you hot as much as it doesn't let you get cold which to me is what I prefer. I don't want to be hot on a cold night, I just don't want to be cold.
@@plumbus8363 I think most folks don't realize that you need an all night fire and proper shelter setup to make a wool blanket work in a Northern winter scenario. Otherwise, you're right, even a quality blanket like the HBC will not keep you warm all by itself. Winter outings with a wool blanket is an entire thing that includes shelter, proper clothing, camp location, etc. It can be done and it can be Hella warm but it does require much more planning and work. The warmest, quickest, lightest, and easiest setup will always be a tarp/poncho and appropriately rated sleeping bag with pad or natural bedding underneath you. I split the difference for the best of both worlds. I have a -5° F synthetic sleeping bag plus a light, 2lb wool "patoo" from Afghanistan. The large wool shawl is great for added warmth while on the move but also doubles as a liner inside your bag to keep it cleaner, less stinkier, and bump up your bag's warmth rating. If a nighttime fire is a must you could also just throw the patoo over the sleeping bag as well to help protect the bag from sparks.
I guess I'm in luck I lie almost perfectly still all night long. Not a psychopath just got a bad back and a bad shoulder and I can't sleep any other way, it's taken years but that's the way I sleep.
In my experience they clean rather easily. They ended up pretty brown from dirt after this trip but a stiff bristled brush cleaned them right up, but I'm lucky I have not had to launder them
There are far thinner wool blankets like the ones given to city homeless in SF,CA... if you wrap up under a good outer shell it will keep you warmer. As for sleeping, you don't lay flat out... you sit as compact as you can on and against the best insulators you can find. When I slept outdoors homeless without any wool or warm materials I dug a hole to sit in and filled it with the warmest materials that I could find for insulation. One time all that was available was sand, so I buried myself in sand up to my neck and wrapped my head and neck as best I could. Might sound lame but I survived freezing temperatures which by the way also works to stay cooler in extreme heat!😊
Furs are the only really cover that works in that kind of cold. The native Indians always had furs and skins for winter.
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And you laid on them too! Insulation!
I found out while in the army that i had a bad allergy to wool. So I used to put the wool blanket on top of the cot and then the sleeping bag on top of the blanket. fast forward 30+ years and it's now referred to as a sleep system.
Which type of wool?
I dont wish to speak for the individual, however i would hazard a guess it’s a lanolin allergy, so that would be all wool.
Okay, let's talk relative here. First of all, people who use wool blankets do not pack them inside nylon backpacks. They almost always go on the outside of the pack as a bedroll. Secondly, the proper way to utilize a wool blanket is in a triangle pattern so's to create an envelope (not a sandwich).
And finally, a good wool blanket is used to preserve heat, not create heat so basically, it will keep the BTU's that you put out and ideally is used in conjunction with a good campfire. BTW, that's another plus of the wool blanket that if a spark falls on it, it won't burn through and your camp won't catch fire.
It's supposed to be used to create air pockets that your body heats up and acts as an insulation barrier between the outside cold air and the warm air inside of the blanket. I've used this concept when I spent a few weeks sleeping in the back of a moving truck using a moving blanket.
I'd say that it's not fair to compare a wool blanket for use as a sleeping system to modern camping applications. It's like saying a Corvette sucks at the mud pit or a monster truck is horrible at a Formula 1 race.
I agree with you that it's not the ideal bedding if you want something lighter and more compact (that sounded so stupid as I typed it, but it's true nevertheless).
I think the best sleep system is the USGI MSS or Tennier's Modular Sleep System. I've spend many a night with their -10 degree bag and nothing else in sub-freezing temps and had to keep it open because it was almost too warm. Sure, it weighs 4.3lbs and is the size of a soccer ball when compressed, but you know what? You won't freeze to death (like, literally die) and in the end, if you want to save 1lb for that same temperature rating, you're going to spend a good $600 or so instead of 50 bucks U.S.. I'll carry the extra pound since I'm already carrying an X and a Y chromosome.
I also agree that wool blankets are too hyped up. In the real world, they're awesome with a nice campfire going, but then again, I wouldn't sleep with a sleeping bag without a good campfire going either.
Good vid.
I just scored a mint queen sized Hudson Bay for $125 from someone who's owned it for half a century. I didn't believe it until she brought it out to me. I didn't haggle one bit. Then I bought a nice Pendleton for $10 bucks about 15 minutes later from someone in that same town (the same pattern that Jeremiah Johnson's coat was made of). That was a good day.
"...utilize a wool blanket ...", oops, sorry I did not receive the memo stating "rather than utilize the correct word use we should now utilize utilize." Using utilize comes across as pompous and self ingratiating. Also, use and utilize do not mean the same thing. We utilize something for other than it was intended for. e.g. we use a chair for sitting upon, however we may utilize a chair as a step stool. Hope the above helps you.
@@ricdonato4328 😄 So you complain about my semantics then say I'm the one who sounds condescending?
OK! Irony much? 🤣
I didn't mean to harm your safe space or to offend you by not meeting your grammatical requirements! LOL
@@YankeeWoodcraft Don't worry you used utilize correctly. Ric Donato wanted just look smart for once.
@@tek1920 😂
If I have a cotton backpack. Covering it up with a small wool blanket would keep it dry in the rain?
Very good! I like the video. I've got a large wool blanket I sometimes bring camping when it is cold. I cut a slit in it right in the middle to make it into a poncho. makes it a lot easier to wear as an additional layer while moving around. I've also attached thin line to the ends so I can hang it underneath the hammock. The blanket can now easily be used as a normal blanket, as a poncho and as a quilt underneath the hammock. :D
All the best!
That's an awesome idea! I'll have to find a blanket from the thrift store and try it out
My buffalo robe is the best thing I've ever slept in... extremely bulky and heavy, but you can sit in it for 3 days and ride out a winter storm.
awesome
Me chillin in my wool blanket: “pathetic”
The problem is inadequate preparation for the task, I slept on the ground in a tent made up from 4 5x5 shelter quarters, I made end triangles , the base was a 12 pound sleeping bag on a moving pad doubled, wool blanket folded into 3 layers, depending on the weather I used one or two three candle lanterns to supply heat, or an alcohol burner with a 25mm wick for cooking, coffee, and heat.
So winter hiking means pulling a sled with what you need, summer is pulling a cart.
I went hammock camping in damp conditions (rain and fog), and my wool blanket significantly outperformed a cotton blanket I had brought with me. The cotton blanket soaked up the moisture and became clammy and uncomfortable. The cheap army-style wool blanket got damp, but maintained it's insulative properties and kept me comfortable all night. Now I never go hammock camping without at least one wool blanket. Caveat: I'm a car camper, so the bulk and weight isn't as much of an issue for me.
I recently bought the same blanket by Pendleton. I only use it indoors and I love it. But I realize now that it won't keep someone warm by itself. One of the reasons I love it is because its compact (although a bit heavy) and I prefer to layer instead of having a one size fits all blanket that might cause me the sweat at night in the event that I get too hot. A good quality wool blanket has a high level of breathability that I like. Thanks for the review! Cheers!
I use a wool blanket just to sit in the snow and it does have some value against conductivity, but after an hour, it is now stuck to the snow.
My new take on it is make a pad out of reflectix (a car windshield sunshade works great too) and put that under or on top of the blanket. It's like a heated seat...
12 ft square water proof canvas ground cloth, queen size wool blanket, mummy bag rated o degrees. = Warm dry well rested and protected in most situations. Year round van living for the last 7 years in Pacific NW.
I agree. I love wool blankets, but it's a romantic way of camping for strong young people, I can't do that anymore. In my case, I used then with hot-worm weather and sleeping beside a good fire, the whole shebang or the enjoyment was poor. But now... tent, good insolation and a powerful down sleeping bag. Now my wool blankets are at home, specially the cute Swedish Army one, for the sofa. Regards.
some tips and tricks I have learned about using wool blankets.
first if you have a fire dig a whole roughly the size of a person, not too deep, then bury the warm ashes and coals into the hole (make sure its deep enough to not be too hot to sleep on) this will warm the ground up so it will not suck the heat out of you when you lay down on it.
second when wrapping the blanket around you position it so that you can take a corner of the blanket and pull it over your feet such that the corner is wrapped around you feet from the bottom, then take the short side of the "diamond" and pull it over your legs and tuck it under you, then do the same with the long side tucking it under and snuggling into the newly formed "Bag" you can then pull the upper corner over your head forming a burrito, mummy bag. this prevents being unraveled mid sleep. look up a video hoow to use a wool blanket as a sleeping bag.
thirdly a wool blanket NEEDS something to block the wind, this can be pretty much anything, some use a tightly woven cotton sheet, but I would suggest either a goretex bivy, tarp or one of the reflective emergency blankets, this will drastically increase the warmth value of the blanket.
fourth I have heard that Scottish highlanders would dip their wool blankets in water in cold weather, causing the fibers of the blanket to swell, effectively blocking the wind, as well as in freezing conditions cause the formation of ice on the outside of the blanket creating a mini ice cave blocking the wind, meanwhile the insulating while wet properties would keep the highlander warm inside of the blanket cocoon. (test that one safely before trying it in an emergency only, I have not been brave enough to personally verify that)
obviously pound for pound and dollar value wise a down sleeping bag in a waterproof goretex bivy will keep you warmer more effectively then a wool blanket, but a wool blanket is more versatile and is safer to have a fire around.
That highlander part is so cool!
Another item to consider when purchasing a wool blanket (or two) is that not all blankets are the same. Ideally 100% Virgin Wool is the best ratio. Also Wool Blankets combined with a long fire and two reflectors is the best way to cope with negative degree temps. Also wearing fresh clean thick wool socks and taking measures with your wardrobe to protect yourself when you are burritoed in your shelter. Functionally Conduction is also a big issue. Getting off the ground is the best way to maximize your shelter set up (sleeping pad, raised bed, Hammock system if you have the right gear).
I've learned that animal skin like sheepskin is best even when it gets wet you can ring it out and it will no longer hold water like clothing and blankets. The cheapest route I've found to make blankets and warm clothing is to buy sheepskin rugs and diy.
That's why a proper aran jumper is waterproof, and was great wet weather wear for Irish fishermen.
Wow never thought of that. My sheep skin is super warm and u usually throw it over my feet. Never occurred to me to make blankets from them.
Make a business off it would be interesting
Use the right tool for the job. Three season, a nice merino wool blanket is perfect. If you camp in the winter, use a cold weather sleeping bag.
It’s not hard.
@Wool & Canvas Or that. Excellent point.
I use my summer bag in the winter. Basically all year round bag.
It's sold as a two season bag, but it's a good one, typically used for high elevations where temperatures can still drop.
It's comfort is zero degrees with a limit of 5C. I've no idea what the extreme rating is.
Anyway, for me now at 64, I can take it pretty close to zero, but when I need a bit more insulation I have the Softie suit, plus a goretex bivi bag helps also.
It allows me to keep everything simple.
I like em, if they are thick and 100% wool. If i have a nice fire going and it aint under -15, wool is great, but it demands practice to use them. For hiking long distances in cold climate, a good sleeping bag is a must have.
Great video about the pros and cons of wool. Nothing beats a goose down bag on an air mattress inside a fully enclosed tent. Wool blankets are great for emergencies if stranded in a vehicle and
where wool blankets really shine is under or over a sleeping bag. But again if you have a good bag you can skip building a fire to stay warm, not so with wool. In the summer wool is acceptable but anything below 45 degrees is not using common sense unless in emergency. Air is the best insulation so a self inflating backpackers pad cannot be beat on frozen ground.
Those Hudson Bay blankets are amazing
Wow ! That is a honest review about wool blankets !!! I really appreciate this !! It is exactly as I thought . Everybody loves them and says how warm they are,... They are as warm as you are ! They will not heat you! You provide the heat and they store it. But not like a sleeping bag. And the fact about the wet blanket..... keeping you warm... BS . You said it !!! Great !!! I really liked your review. It is honest !! No BS.
The bulk and weight can both be mitigated if you use a kilt. That keeps the weight on your waist where it feels lightest, and gives you 2 blankets (or more) worth of material that doesn't need to fit into your bag.
I enjoyed the way you presented your video. Good job.👍🏼 I love my wool blankets, haven’t used them for camping yet but will soon.
Thanks a bunch!
Brilliant input. I've had many a good experience with wool blankets, bed socks, jumpers, dressing gowns and more. I would like to add; it's somewhat fire resistant. In case you had to run through a burning room to escape.
I have the UK Earle’s Witney version of the white w/ stripes. I went th red next. (:
I love the Hudson Bay blanket dude. Kept many people warm during the centuries
I am in a more moderate area that only gets to 29f. Personally I prefer wool myself in a cowboy style wrap.
I use 3 layers, a waterproof outer layer, then 2 4lb wool blanket layers. I wrap in the first layer bottom-right-left folds. The second wool layer bottom-left-right folds. Then the outer layer bottom-right-left folds. It has always kept me toasty. Especially with a woman, more about that later.
I find this much less bulky than bags are and is stored in my vehicle in case of roadside emergency. You can't store these sleep systems long term all compressed, it will degrade alot of them. They need to be lofted between use.
Now about the companion, my setup is two hiking belts(each with a lavvu half, ground sheet, tarp, and 1 wool blanket). That is roughly 9 pounds each for those items. I won't go into the additional items for each belt as they are different but my belt is 15 lbs(19 lbs with the blanket) and is the heaviest. As a 64 year old man and have no problem carrying this for miles.
The lavvu acts as ankle length rain gear, an outer coat, a lean to, and an 8' diameter tent with both halfs. The wool blanket is not only part of my sleep system but also a warm warp if needed under the lavvu.
So tell me how much does your rain gear, coat, tent and sleep system weigh? More than 7.5 lbs???
And with a lady wrapped up in the sleep system with it doubles the amount of heat a single person puts out. Lol isn't togetherness wonderful. Lol
Just stumbled upon this vid and subscribed 🙂. Another thing which might be helpful for people that find wool really itch is mix water and pure lanolin together and apply to the area that touches your skin and let air dry. Don't put loads on tho cos it will clog up the wool so won't insulate as well. This also adds a little bit extra water repellency 👍I did this on my thick wool overshirt and i can wear it with a t-shirt on now with no ichy arms.
On the subject of wet wool , i use my overshirt straight out of the washing machine and it's still very , very warm (5°c with a thin t-shirt). I think the misconception is that people think you can get piss wet through and it'll still be perfect when in reality you need to twist and ring out all extra water (or as i do, but the wash cycle on an extra spin finish)
what rubbish!!!, where do you think lanolin comes from? from the fleece ,so what makes you think it will negate the insulating quality of the blanket
@jimbo Magee It's the sheep oil that's secreted from its skin. I never said it would. I said over appying it would clog up the wool, which would have negative effects on the insulation. Applying it in moderation is great.
Thank you for your post. It is the 1st time I have heard anything with negative value to it about the holy grail wool blanket. 👍🏻
Best thing about wool blankets and wool in general is sparks from the fire won't burn holes in it.
Best to have 2 kingsize blankets. One to lay on, while the other is on top covering head and feet, supported with some other clothing for added weight.
A good wool blanket is more expensive and heavy than a good sleeping bag.
A good sleeping bag gets ember burn holes in it though. I just used my sleeping bag next to a fire 2 nights ago and have 5 new holes in it. Synthetic materials blow.
Don’t use a fire! Make sure you’re using equipment that is sufficiently equipped to deal with the temperature without fire!
Wool blankets are more versatile than a sleeping bag
A good down sleeping bag is much more expensive than a good wool blanket but yes better weight/warmth
@Wool & Canvas Shhhh! Yes they can be found regularly. Cashmere sweaters too, I buy the medium men’s ones, they are roomier in the arms.
The other consideration is that a good wool blanket will last for generations even if you use it every night. Even the MSS isn't designed to be used for years. The bivvy is essential to carry with it to keep it dry but even that won't allow you to keep it used daily for even a few years. If you're only going camping or out on patrol for a year then the MSS will work, but don't let it get near any campfire. The civilian ones won't last nearly as long, especially if they're light weight even if they're super insulative. The outer fabric will tear at some point.
I have a vintage blanket like this. It's not soft at all (maybe it was made like that?) but I place it on top of my regular bedsheets during winter and it's heavy and comfortable
Ha ha i take your advice for now, stay inside and stay warm.
Great video. Lovely blankets. And I can really see your point of wool blankets be bulky and heavy, but also a a touch of romantic charm.
Stay warm I love my wool blankets but they stay inside .but I do love them
You obviously have a lot of real world experience sleeping out in frigid conditions, thanks for the video.
I'd say it depends on why you want to use a wool blanket. For longevity and durability wool is hard to beat. For regular hiking and backpacking modern sleep bag systems and pads are better but are obviously less durable
Long story short. Wool by itself is good to around 45 50 degrees F. Add a bivy bag, tarp, and a fire let's you take it comfortably into freezing territory. Anything past freezing and you want to consider another blanket or a bag, as well as a way to get off the ground.
I love wool blankets, I have 20 of them, but I have them for my house, in the event that something happens And we have no heat, you can keep your children. Very warm. . I don't really use those for outdoors
When it's cold, I know I'm carrying some weight. Nobody is ultralight at -20c. I use a bag and a blanket, if nothing else, just to beef up my sleeping mat. I find it's just the thing to wrap up in, to make up the difference in needed insulation when I stop moving for a while.
For the weight and price a proper MSS destroys any wool blanket on the market. Any season, any weather. Let alone some civilian systems. "What if it gets wet" explained here is spot on. Sure it retains some insulation properties but you'll still die of hypothermia.
Ever heard of kilt pins? get a half dozen and pin your blanket closed, plus knitted or crochet blankets weave is more open so trap the air better kinda like how a string vest works, the blankets you have are just the top layer of a real sleep system.
Super easy to install a zipper around the edge and you can zip it into a bag
Wool blankets are for summer ,fall,and spring not deep winter. I like to wrap my sleeping bag in a wool blanket for extra r value but mostly just to protect the bag from fire sparks and condensation
Your going to use whatever is available. I have used a ruck sack liner to keep my feet warm while sleeping on my rucksack, spooning with my teammate.
it looks like nobody knows about the siberian log fire.. i slept on the bare ground with a bit of dry spruce as an insulater in a wool blanket and home made wool suit ..in front of the log fire in minus 15 c with no problem also in canada
I'm in central Texas, it doesn't get nearly that cold here. I use a sleeping bag in cooler weather. We seldom get to freezing weather. My bag is rated to about 38 or 40F. Often I just use a cotton sheet or flannel blanket. On the few nights it gets below 40F I use a military surplus wool blanket over my sleeping bag. But as you mentioned, it shifts and you end up with cold spots. I use large binder clips to hold it in place. I've been thinking about trying one of the blankets that has a reflective side on it. Really I need a second heavier bag, it would be a lot less hassle. But I've resisted since I'd only use it maybe one out of 8 or 10 nights that I camp. After 2 or 3 nights of restless sleep you definitely feel the effects. Your blankets are really nice, especially that red one!
"stay inside & stay warm" lol It's nice to hear some of the cons of wool blankets for those who've never used them in the field.
Great video! I appreciate your thoughts on the subject. You also have likeable onscreen personality and presentation. Good job.
The large sea to summit eVent compression bag fits the four bar Hudson Bay blanket perfectly. Just FYI.
I put my wool blankets in a duvet to help them from sliding around as much. Also when it come to anything wool you can soak them in water that has lanolin emulsified in it. It rehydrates the wool so it takes away the itch
Carinthia sleeping bags are the best for this type of environment..
The D4 or D6.. 👍
There's a time and place for wool blankets, but I like to use them as a cover or liner in my sleep system in conjunction with my sleeping bag. Depends if I'm using a hammock, tarp, or both, or a tent. Anytime I'm using a tarp, I'm having a fire, but there are situations where a fire just won't be possible, especially if there is a major wind storm or heavy thunderstorms with showers. In those cases if it's really cold, I use the wool as a liner and I always carry lots of hand warmers so I'll toss some of those in my sleep system and these work really well.
However, every vehicle I have has a wool blanket for emergencies, much more practical then those pos space blankets that really don't do any good but add condensation.
It's also much easier to move around. If you have a wool blanket, you wrap it around yourself and can walk easily, if you have a sleeping bag you hop around.
Ooooh cheers I was going to buy a blanket
*ALPACA WOOL, polar bear wool, and some unique possum wools from New Zealand... are lighter and warmer than sheep wool.... because the hairs of these creatures are hollow. There may be other hollow hair wools that I am unaware of. I do not know anything of Yak wool.*
I've been on the fence about investing in a REAL, QUALITY wool blanket which means spending major $$$. Thanks for the info. I think I'll just stick with a bag.
What you claim is only true if your don't have a magic wool blanket. Magic wool blankets don't have any of those issues.
In that weather, I'm frightened that you would be found freezing wrapped up in that blanket like Jack Nickleson in the Shinning.
I'd rather crotchet or hand make my own wool blanket. It's cheaper and you can make them any size or thickness you want. If you got sewing and crotcheting skills. I also hear that they're itchy but you didn't state that. So I guess thats a myth. Also you can't compare all will to be the same. There are I think two or three different types of wool.
Instead of being outside, what about surviving a SHTF type of situation where you’re in your bed/house but it’s freezing, would you prefer wool blanket or mummy sleeping bag in your bed?
Put a wool blanket in your winter sleeping bag. Bring a mule. to carry your gear. Or a snowmobile.
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Very insightful, ty!
Let me preface by saying this is just my opionion, but you really stretched this video out over the 10 minute mark for maximum youtube ads. Nothing of use was said.
Great video bro, I ordered few wool blankets from military surplus shop, 15€ each
There's some truth I'm glad you put out there. I've been ultra-light'n and I've recently bought all kinds of bulky heavy crap that goes against every grain of what I've done in the past. I put the stuff in my humvee but it got way too bulky, and without a lot of stuff. I would have maybe passed on some of it if I'd seen this first. It was just different stuff I had to try, I thought some of it might be more comfortable. After spending thousands on this stuff, there's not much I think I'll end up using. I should have been looking at these YT videos sooner. Thanks for the info. it helped solidify some thoughts I was having. ... and yes, stay home! who would want to give up all the conveniances of civilization to go hang out in the woods... for fun? I sure don't get that
You wanna get a vintage wool sleeping bag liner from the 80s
Looks like you were wearing blue jeans. Not a wise choice. You've heard of dressing in layers I'm sure? If you wear proper clothing for your climate, then the 60 to 80% from your wool blankets will be adequate to get you thru the night.
For hiking a sleeping bag is lighter and smaller and is the way to go. But I have used a wet wool blanket to sleep in and was able to sleep , all though not to comfortable, all night when I drove my cabover camper in storming rain an the water hitting the front window over the bed was leaking in and wetting the wool blanket. If I only had a wet sleeping bag I would have had to stay awake I am sure.
Honest! Rare these days! Thank you!
You can't just rely solely on a wool blanket to get you through the night. Chances are you'll be awake the equivalent time to put up your shelter half, make a bed of boughs, and have enough fire wood to get you til morning.
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Wool blankets are not a proper cold weather sleep system. One would need to harvest a extremely large amount of fire wood and be up most of the night tending the fire to be even slightly comfortable with a wool blanket as a sleep system. Every day of this camp would leave one more and more tired through work harvesting a large amount of fire wood and lack of proper sleep. Exhaustion is neither fun nor safe in cold temperatures.
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Good video. I just can't see the advantage of a blanket over a sleeping bag that you can cram down into a waterproof sack. I also can't see them being at all easy to clean unlike a sleeping bag which can be washed (if you get the right sort).
If we think about technology, it advances because people make things better.
Why do people use sleeping bags now? Because they are better. That being said, my favorite setup is a wool blanket in a sleeping bag
this is where the interesting argument comes up.
people keep criticizing wool blankets as romanticized options, yet the whole concept of camping is a romantic notion in of itself.
where do you decide to draw the comfort line?
why build a tripod when you can slide one in your bed roll?
why not just bring a folding chair instead of looking for a stump?
Therefore, why bother with an expensive bag, when you can just strap on a few extra blankets?
seriously, unless you are a 4'7 anemic is there a real reason you are incapable of bringing 12lbs of bedding along?
Are you saying that in a hot tent with wool blankets you're still cold? What temperature can you get your hot tent up to on the coldest of nights? I'm new to hot tenting. Tried it out the other night. 0 degrees Fahrenheit, so it was super cold. But my little tent stove couldn't get the tent over 40 degrees ever and I was still cold inside my heavy duty sleeping bag. It was the Pomoly T1 mini. I'm thinking I need a bigger one for such cold nights.
I think that it comes down to a few factors, but in my experience the thickness of the tent material plays a key role in heat retention. Plus the Pomoly T1 mini is a small stove, so something with a larger surface area will put off more heat!
Great video
Here in 2024 you still kickin bro?!?
Honest review dude, like 👍
Where did you get that amazing wool blanket. Sleeping under a wool blanket now and am toasty as hell.
I know I know, military wool blankets are probably not the right mix of wool to polyester, but, I can attest to the army 3 layer sleep system being absolutely heaven compared to 3 of their wool blankets in neg weather
There's different military issue blankets depending on conditions. The US issued some nice 100% wool blankets for use in Alaska and other far north postings. Most other US blankets are 70 or 80 percent, mainly for durability reasons. Military blankets are a mixed bag.
I find sleeping bags too confining - do they make a wide sleeping bag? Are there options I don’t know about? The blanket seems preferable over a bag to me.
I use a queen sized down duvet wrapped in a king sized merino blanket on top of a thermorest mat
Alas! My unrealistic hopes have been dashed!
Good video Thanks
camp planet camping blanket is also very good !!!!
Looking into an ektos wool blanket to use as an insulation layer on top of an air matress. I figured a wool blanket would be the best bet. Any insight?
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Thinking about making my blanket into a ponchos what do people think ?
Bulk? At least if it isntbwet outside, just roll it up and strap it to outside of your pack. Give it a chance for night time condensation to dry.
wool blanket VS sleeping bag is like a horse vs car. they don't even compare! Wool blanket is exactly that: a romantic idea for them ol'tyme cosplayers.
Wool blankets CAN be just as warm, if not warmer, than most appropriately rated sleeping bags BUT....there's a lot more work and knowledge involved for that to happen. Proper shelter, fire, etc
And, of course, heavier and bulkier.
But, yeah, anyone thinking they're going to tramp out in the snow and just throw a wool blanket over them like they're at home and going to be warm....🥶
@@pennsyltuckyreb9800 Yep, it all depends on the sleeping bag. Someone could have a heavier sleeping bag that's nowhere near as warm as a comparably weighted wool blanket depending on the material (goose vs synthetic).
But a good wool blanket is always warm when used right. In fact, I wouldn't say that it keeps you hot as much as it doesn't let you get cold which to me is what I prefer. I don't want to be hot on a cold night, I just don't want to be cold.
Bed roll Canvas ,Wool Blanket (2) and fleece blanket inside
@@austinlorenzoyoung3976 sure. and a horse, sled, shed, stable, flint, gunpowder and no stomatologie
@@plumbus8363 I think most folks don't realize that you need an all night fire and proper shelter setup to make a wool blanket work in a Northern winter scenario. Otherwise, you're right, even a quality blanket like the HBC will not keep you warm all by itself.
Winter outings with a wool blanket is an entire thing that includes shelter, proper clothing, camp location, etc. It can be done and it can be Hella warm but it does require much more planning and work.
The warmest, quickest, lightest, and easiest setup will always be a tarp/poncho and appropriately rated sleeping bag with pad or natural bedding underneath you.
I split the difference for the best of both worlds. I have a -5° F synthetic sleeping bag plus a light, 2lb wool "patoo" from Afghanistan. The large wool shawl is great for added warmth while on the move but also doubles as a liner inside your bag to keep it cleaner, less stinkier, and bump up your bag's warmth rating.
If a nighttime fire is a must you could also just throw the patoo over the sleeping bag as well to help protect the bag from sparks.
I’ve seen border guards on the mountain passes of Kashmir wearing nothing but a woollen poncho in wet and windy weather.
You can make a backpack out of it ;)
I had my lama blanket for 2 euros, another 100% woolmark for 4 euros and another big one 100% woolmark at 20 euros..
Another cons is they do not prevent wind. That's why I am going on reindeer skin and sheep skin and more.. :)
I think if you have a wool blanket plus a good sleeping bag like the mms or ecw military bags then your going to have a good night
It's a Hudson Bay Blanket.
Here's a good short video on different ways to use a wool blanket.
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Cool video* i you’d canvas with mine as a grand sheet
I guess I'm in luck I lie almost perfectly still all night long. Not a psychopath just got a bad back and a bad shoulder and I can't sleep any other way, it's taken years but that's the way I sleep.
did we mention they are harder to clean or wash?
In my experience they clean rather easily. They ended up pretty brown from dirt after this trip but a stiff bristled brush cleaned them right up, but I'm lucky I have not had to launder them