Olive Drab Green Warm Fire Retardant Blanket, 66" x 90" (80% Wool)-US Military Style

I recieved my blankets i got two of them. The quality is great well made tuff. Its wool so it is some what soft comes with a chemical smell to it though. It all came out in the washer though after the first time. I keep one on the back of my couch for snuggel time. Its thick warm and a lil heavy but nit really i like that about it cause it feel slike a warm hug. I also keep one in my car for just incase emergencies. I highly recomend this product great price great Quality thgese things will last forever if you treat them right.

There are so many types of "military blankets" out there, with a whole lot that are "army style" but evidently not so many that are actually of military issue. Then, of course, as if regular wool is not as warm as military wool, the actual military issue blankets, which at certain times in history have been relatively inexpensive "military surplus," tend these days to be more expensive than the various copies. In preparation for elk hunting this year, my quest has been to find a wool blanket that is actually fairly warm and of a good size to really wrap up in. I bought some 70% wool blankets that were 62x80 inches, and those were good enough that I will have them along on the trip, but then I bought some blankets supposedly like these ones but that turned out to be smaller and made from only 30% wool -- totally false advertising. But I still wanted some good blankets of a size that I could wrap up in and stay warm. I took a chance on this product, and I am happy. This blanket is of the large size advertised, 66x90 inches, which is nice for body coverage. The tag does not say what the wool content is, so I ran an informal test by wrapping myself with the 70% wool blanket, checking how long it took to become uncomfortably warm, and checking to what degree the fabric felt cool to the touch around my hands. Not counting the fact that this blanket has better coverage to begin with, it seemed pretty clear that this blanket was immediately a little warmer than the 70% one, and so I will give it credit that it probably is 80% wool. Being both full sized and quite warm, as well as economical in price, I would buy this product again if I needed more blankets. While it is cold water machine washable, and some people would want to do that immediately to remove the wool smell, I will not do that. The wool smell is not unpleasant to me, having slept in surplus WWII army blankets rather often in my youth, and it reminds me that some good products made with natural materials can still be found. Also, when the blanket does need washing, its warmth does not fare well by sending many of its fibers to the lint trap. Washing by hand in a bathtub and hanging to air dry seems a somewhat more protective way to treat this blanket. This product is made in India, but it seems quite sturdy. The surface weave lies flat, so it is not as prickly and itchy as the older army blankets. I feel that this is a good buy for features, quality, and price.

They are decent. They are mid weight but warm. The fire retardant does have an odor, which would be necessary if you use it around a campfire or fire pit so be aware of that

I want to give these blankets 5 stars, but they smell of a (in a slight way, I must say) strange chemical, so if you can deal with this, add an extra star. These blankets were hard to find on the UK Amazon website, so I was glad to find them on the US Amazon website. They are slightly thinner than what I was expecting, but they appear to be well made and will keep me warm on long winter nights. For the price you are paying, you get TWO, and not ONE blanket; that's a good deal! I don't know how to wash them, but I would say that you should wash them on a low temperature and on a woolen (delicate) cycle and allow them to dry naturally.

Folks, this blanket is really, really, thin. Still, I issue all available stars because product description is factual and I believe this really is 80% wool. Though mine is only a twin size, it is remarkably heavy. Texturally speaking, it feels like wool and it behaves like wool. I give this blanket my highest endorsement because I know this blanket will meet the needs I expected to. I think the value is absolutely incredible considering that wool, or an 80% wool blanket, will predictably accomplish the following for me: 1. Maintain a body heat, even when wet. 2. Unless wholly mistreated, this is a timeless fiber. 3. Will snuff out fires, acting as a fire blanket. Considering what I paid for this, I think it is a worthy and sensible investment.

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...!

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, and to 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 weight Cons: - 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.

This is all true. For what it's worth I just want to help my fellow man. Blanket stinks like chemicals. Lost much of it's physical integrity after first wash. Washing machine lined with blanket material. So bad and thick i refused to dry in machine. After hanging to dry it needed to be brushed to remove remaining fiber clumps. The floor beneath was covered with blanket material. I swept area and dumped in trashcan. Trashcan now smells like both harmful and unpleasant chemicals, just as the blanket did before wash, and still continues to after wash- just as strong as it initially was. Washing machine needed a sanitizing cycle to clear odor. After 1 Complete Wash & Rinse cycle with an Affresh cleaning pod about 90% of odor is gone from washing machine. Blanket is Hopeless. Trashcan needed to be emptied outside. All i can tell you is you have been warned so, Buyer Beware.

War mehrfach im WInter draussen, habe bei Minusgraden damit am Feuer gesessen. Auch die größe ist für mich mit meine 1,90 echt super. Im Zelt als Unterlage, oder im Schlafsack mollig warm. Bin sehr zufrieden. Geruch ist störend finde ich.

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.

Als eerste, er zit inderdaad een vreemde geur aan en ik heb dat met wassen (koud in de wasmachine op een laag toerental) met een wolwasmiddel er een flink stuk weg gekregen. Misschien moet ik de deken gewoon even buiten ophangen. Verder voelde de deken nogal stuk en compact aan, mar na het wassen is het een stuk zachter en heerlijk warm en dik. Ik las bij een van de recensies dat iemand de deken zo dun vond dus ik verwachtte een soort microvezel handdoek kwaliteit, maar hij is echt dik genoeg om er in warm te blijven. Het is een heel ander soort deken dan die gevoerde/ dekbedachtige dekens die veel mensen gewent zijn, maar volgens mij veel effectiever.

Excellent value, warm, well made

Muito bom original.