Best Blanket 2022 For Cold Weather Camping (Not Sleeping Bag, Not Electric)
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Best Blanket 2022 For Cold Weather Camping (Not Sleeping Bag, Not Electric)
Hi. I am a vanlifer and I am having a difficult time trying to find a blanket that keeps me warm at night.
What are the best options? If you have a link, please share.
An example of one I tried recently was Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket on Amazon as seen in the uploaded screenshot.
It looks comfortable and warm but the fluffy white material hardens quickly and it’s just not as warm as it looks. Most department store blankets are useless.
The coldness is impacting my sleep badly. I hope someone can help.
Thanks.
What are the best options? If you have a link, please share.
An example of one I tried recently was Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket on Amazon as seen in the uploaded screenshot.
It looks comfortable and warm but the fluffy white material hardens quickly and it’s just not as warm as it looks. Most department store blankets are useless.
The coldness is impacting my sleep badly. I hope someone can help.
Thanks.
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I have a throw (Wicked Plush Sherpa) from L.L.Bean that I love but may be too light for the OP. However, LLB has other options, and since it's based in an area with chilly winters they're probably warm: https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/1157...ets-and-throws
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LL Bean has several wool blankets that are very warm. Do be prepared for the cost.
Sometimes they show up at Goodwill or Salvation Army stores.
we have a 70 year old wool army blanket which is a pain to wash but is still fine and very warm.
Sometimes they show up at Goodwill or Salvation Army stores.
we have a 70 year old wool army blanket which is a pain to wash but is still fine and very warm.
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One advantage to looking at sleeping bags is that they are temperature rated. This one is rated to 20F:
https://www.rei.com/product/193016/r...e-sleeping-bag
If you go with a sleeping bag, buy a liner too so that the bag doesn't have to be laundered frequently.
If a sleeping bag doesn't appeal, REI also sells down blankets.
https://www.rei.com/product/176515/r...ket-deep-royal
But if you go with a down blanket, you should look into adding insulation to your sleeping surface... perhaps with a sheepskin/merino wool mattress topper.
And it may sound odd, but you'll be warmer if you sleep wearing a knit or fleece hat.
https://www.rei.com/product/193016/r...e-sleeping-bag
If you go with a sleeping bag, buy a liner too so that the bag doesn't have to be laundered frequently.
If a sleeping bag doesn't appeal, REI also sells down blankets.
https://www.rei.com/product/176515/r...ket-deep-royal
But if you go with a down blanket, you should look into adding insulation to your sleeping surface... perhaps with a sheepskin/merino wool mattress topper.
And it may sound odd, but you'll be warmer if you sleep wearing a knit or fleece hat.
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