Olive Drab Green Warm Fire Retardant Blanket, 66″ x 90″ (80% Wool)-US Military Style
$24.95
Price: $24.95
(as of Jan 05, 2025 07:31:02 UTC – Details)
Product Description
80% Wool
OLIVE GREEN MILITARY BLANKET – A similarly styled blanket to that issued in the military. An especially durable and dependable blanket that’s ideal for camping, hunting, or other outdoor activities.
WARM BLANKET – Designed to trap body heat even under extreme conditions. Ideal for emergencies or every day use.
FIRE RETARDANT – Made of fire retardant material to give you peace of mind around the camp fire or fireplace.
80% WOOL – High wool content not only helps trap body heat, but also makes the blanket much softer and more comfortable than other blankets made of synthetic material.
66″ x 90″ – This large blanket is perfect to use alone or with another person. The large size, over seven feet long, means that even the tallest person can use this blanket comfortably.
DistractedMagpie –
great warmth
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.
Amazon Customer –
Does exactly what it says on the tin
If you’re looking for a durable, warm blanket to bring camping or throw in the back of your vehicle, look no further. This thing gets the job done. Although if you’re looking for something more soft/plush for indoor use, you may want to look elsewhere. This blanket is great for what it does, but they market it as ‘Military-Style’ because it’s moreso a tool than a luxury/comfort item. I took this blanket out for a camping trip around late-spring in the NE United States. As always, I ended up forgetting at least one important item: this time it was the sleeping bag. To make things even more interesting, the beautifully sunny forecast turned out to be not entirely accurate, and we were treated to a Severe Thunderstorm / Tornado Warning for most of the evening into the night; and apparently, this downpour was slightly beyond the water-resistance of my tent, treating me to a night of a continuous light sprinkling of water. Despite this, I stayed warm and dry throughout the night due to this blanket. The blanket was large enough for me to fold it–putting two layers below myself and one above to protect from the wet tent-floor and the sprinkling from above–and I was still covered from head to toe. None of the water managed to soak up through the layers below me, and while I could feel the force of the water drops hitting the blanket above me, none of the wet seeped through to me underneath. This blanket serves all the purposes it claims to, is rugged and durable enough to take a beating, andto top it all off it’s only $25.Pros:- Lightweight (Insofar as can be expected of Wool)- Water Resistant- Flame & Cinder resistant- Large size relative to weightCons:- Sleight fuel-smell on Blanket straight out of packaging (Almost didn’t include this, see why below)- Somewhat more difficult to fold/compress down for a backpack than lighter blankets might be. So a lot of reviewers here have made commentary regarding the smell this blanket has when you first take it out of its packaging. While there is definitely a scent of something resembling fuel/gasoline. I believe the smell is a combination of some of the natural odors of the oils in the wool, so potentially the strength of the smell will vary from blanket to blanket. Personally I didn’t really notice it unless I was intentionally getting up close and sniffing the blanket. Obviously, everyone has different tolerances and sensitivities for scent so your mileage may vary; but IMO, it’s a negligible issue. Additionally, after taking the Blanket out for a single camping trip–without even washing the blanket beforehand–whatever strong chemical smell it had initially is gone.
Dutch S –
If your on the fence…spend the $25
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…!
M. LeBlanc –
Everybody should own wool blanket
The blanket is exactly what I would expect from a wool blanket. It’s warm and relatively heavy. As far as the smell goes, it’s not pleasant or awful. It smells like a garage, sort of a hint of oil or fuel. I’m using it over a lightweight quilt to add weight and warmth and it does the job. Will be using it for camping also. I’ll probably try washing it soon according to the included tips to soften it up and get rid of the smell. Overall good purchase. Everybody should own a wool blanket. Great for the outdoorsman or as an integral part of an emergency kit.
OMAR ALEJANDRO RODRIGUEZ GAMBOA –
PRODUCTO DE BUENA CALIDAD.. MUY UTIL PARA MIS SALIDAS A ACAMPAR…
Stina –
Bra filt att göra draperi av. Håller kylan ute vid ytterdörr.
M_KLI –
Wertige, optisch schöne Decke !
Gabriele –
Coperta al top
Tactical Andy –
Blanket is a bit heavier than you might expect (that took me by surprise), but man, does this thing do it’s job or what. I’m currently using it to build layers inside my sleeping bag as I survive the winter here in Melbourne, Australia as a swagman. For those who don’t know the parlance, that means I’m homeless and survive by stealth camping in the bush. I live out of my swag. Hence, the term, ‘swagman.’Anyway, this blanket has been tested so far against rising cold in a camping hammock with a sleeping bag and just this blanket. Temps dropped to about 2 degrees Celsius, and Melbourne winters never get colder than 0 degrees Celsius (we don’t use Fahrenheit in Australia, but I know this is an American product and a lot of you buying are going to be Yankees, not Aussies like me. 0 degrees Celsius translates to 32 degrees Fahrenheit), so I would say that’s pretty good quality. I highly recommend this army blanket.