Thank you for this video. Thank you, also, for recognizing that each individual has her or his own, unique limitations with respect to environmental conditions. I sleep cold, necessitating the use of a top-quality sleeping bag plus a stout wool blanket and a cotton-canvas overcover. Others may be able to get by with just a wool blanket. I always recommend that the camper should test her or his gear in the back yard, or perhaps on a car-camping test, to avoid nasty surprises three days' hike from the trailhead. Yes, Winter camping is the best!
Love wool gear. Wool blankets/oilskin tarps are always in my camp packs/totes. I have been cutting down blankets/tarps for decades for basically the same purposes...and making clothing. Thank you for the heads up on these ! So convenient !
I like the idea of stacking 3 thin, cheap wool blankets compared to one expensive wool blanket. The layering traps a lot more heat. And I don't want an expensive blanket in the woods.
Connect two Ektos blankets together and you have a queen size blanket or close to it. Just a thought that will give you several options with those you already have. Enjoyed the video and keep up your woodsmanship skills.
Dan, that is the blanket that I use! O.D. Green, 100% Wool Blanket, 5.0 lbs, 66" x 90" And to really stay warm, add an Arcturus Heavy Duty Survival Blanket, a USMC zippered poncho liner, and a goretex bivy over an inflatable mattress!
A good addition to some camp gear is treating it with a fire retardant spray, easy to find at hardware stores. How well it works depends on what it’s on.
Hello Dan and thanks for the video. I spent several years in Alaska under a tarp in front of a long fire. Amazing how much wood you burn at - 10 F. I burned a lot of holes in my sleeping bag. Lately been thinking about a "Super Shelter" which uses a sheet of plastic between you and the fire. Do you have any experience with that? Would love to see a video on it!
I did the same thing on a Zero degree night. Burned holes in my bag and got burned! Wool blankets were taken after that. I havent done the super shelter yet. I will keep it in mind though. It is something I do need to do.
Can't fault wool. These days I have come full circle and reverted back to it almost 100%. I love my Swagman as well and my modern sleeping sets such as the USGI, Canadian as well as current issue British. There is just something about wool.
@@ochocobushcraft1742 the way one sleeps when wrapped in wool is an experience that can't be explained either. I remember as a kid sleeping wrapped in a wool blanket under an old spruce tree between the roots and my axe beside me, other than a couple cans of beans that is all I had brought with me for the day and night. That was a long time ago now.
@@ochocobushcraft1742 Ok thanks. But I'm talking about having one to sleep at night in a cold apartment. Almost everywhere I look they say wool is the best material to keep you warm in cold temperatures.
If you are going to sleep by a fire, wool is the safe option. In summer I like a poncho liner or jungle blanket. Wool for winter, polyester ok for summer.
I remember that day. Shortly after filming, complete blizzard! Wiped out all footprints and tire tracks completely in a very short time! It was beautiful!
Thank you for this video.
Thank you, also, for recognizing that each individual has her or his own, unique limitations with respect to environmental conditions. I sleep cold, necessitating the use of a top-quality sleeping bag plus a stout wool blanket and a cotton-canvas overcover. Others may be able to get by with just a wool blanket. I always recommend that the camper should test her or his gear in the back yard, or perhaps on a car-camping test, to avoid nasty surprises three days' hike from the trailhead.
Yes, Winter camping is the best!
Thank you! Totally agree on testing your gear in a safe environment before hand.
Love wool gear.
Wool blankets/oilskin tarps are always in my camp packs/totes.
I have been cutting down blankets/tarps for decades for basically the same purposes...and making clothing.
Thank you for the heads up on these ! So convenient !
I like the idea of stacking 3 thin, cheap wool blankets compared to one expensive wool blanket. The layering traps a lot more heat. And I don't want an expensive blanket in the woods.
Sound thinking!
Great stuff Ive got the thermarest honcho poncho and my swanndri Mosgiel fits right over it perfect for protection sitting Infront of the fire
Hey Dan. Great blanket and idea. Will look into the EKTOS. Pleasure chatting with you today!! God Bless!!
You as well. Look forward to your channel!
Connect two Ektos blankets together and you have a queen size blanket or close to it. Just a thought that will give you several options with those you already have. Enjoyed the video and keep up your woodsmanship skills.
Thank you!
Dan, that is the blanket that I use!
O.D. Green, 100% Wool Blanket, 5.0 lbs, 66" x 90"
And to really stay warm, add an Arcturus Heavy Duty Survival Blanket, a USMC zippered poncho liner, and a goretex bivy over an inflatable mattress!
I hope to pick up there full size at some point. Really like this! Thanks for the gear idea.
Looks nice. Wool sure is superior around fire embers. That tarp look nice too.
I got a navy blue twin size one of these a few years ago. Wish I knew they had other colors, would have loved OD green!
I'm with you, there's just something about an OD green wool blanket.
A good addition to some camp gear is treating it with a fire retardant spray, easy to find at hardware stores. How well it works depends on what it’s on.
Good video. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.
Hello Dan and thanks for the video. I spent several years in Alaska under a tarp in front of a long fire. Amazing how much wood you burn at - 10 F. I burned a lot of holes in my sleeping bag. Lately been thinking about a "Super Shelter" which uses a sheet of plastic between you and the fire. Do you have any experience with that? Would love to see a video on it!
I did the same thing on a Zero degree night. Burned holes in my bag and got burned! Wool blankets were taken after that. I havent done the super shelter yet. I will keep it in mind though. It is something I do need to do.
could you use just heavy layering and the ektos blanket and be pretty warm ?
By a fire yes. Without fire, it would take 3 or 4 blankets on s cold night.
Can't fault wool. These days I have come full circle and reverted back to it almost 100%. I love my Swagman as well and my modern sleeping sets such as the USGI, Canadian as well as current issue British.
There is just something about wool.
Agreed! Definitely feels nostalgic.
@@ochocobushcraft1742 the way one sleeps when wrapped in wool is an experience that can't be explained either. I remember as a kid sleeping wrapped in a wool blanket under an old spruce tree between the roots and my axe beside me, other than a couple cans of beans that is all I had brought with me for the day and night.
That was a long time ago now.
pretty cozy
Is it warm on it's own for winter times? 50° and below
No, but wool is safe next to a fire. No fire, you are better off with a sleeping bag. But a wool blanket by the fire, wonderful nights!
@@ochocobushcraft1742 Ok thanks. But I'm talking about having one to sleep at night in a cold apartment. Almost everywhere I look they say wool is the best material to keep you warm in cold temperatures.
I'd recommend a couple wool blankets then.one probably won't be enough.
Hello all what your opinion on polyester blankets ?
If you are going to sleep by a fire, wool is the safe option. In summer I like a poncho liner or jungle blanket. Wool for winter, polyester ok for summer.
4 lbs wool blanket are the best
Well it's snowing but a "snow storm"??????
I remember that day. Shortly after filming, complete blizzard! Wiped out all footprints and tire tracks completely in a very short time! It was beautiful!