Posted: 10/3/2009 12:04:40 PM EDT
Teach me about blankets. I know pretty much nothing about what makes a blanket good, bad or otherwise. I'm looking to keep a few blankets around the house, and a few in my truck. Oh and maybe one for my bed  Waterproof would be great, and as warm as can be is even better! My buddy has a few woodland camo blankets that are some sort of nylon, about twin bed size, thin but very heavy, and are extremely warm, but I've been unable to find them anywhere. He said he *thinks* he got them from Sportsman's Guide years ago but hasn't seem them since and that they were some sort of surplus blanket (medical he thinks? but isn't sure). I'd love to get a few of those if anyone has any clue what they may be. I'm open to all suggestions.
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| USGI wool over a poncho liner. Some USGI wool blankets are very rough, others are nice and soft like the lining inside the pockets of a fishtail parka. Either way, the poncho liner adds comfort and is just about as warm as a wool blanket itself. Plus if it gets wet it'll be dry before you turn around. |
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I think the new "snuggie" as seen on tv is hands down one of the most versitile survival blankets on the market.
There should be one in every BOB, and kit out there. You can wear it while traveling on foot, and have your hands free to carry your weapon. you can tie sticks, and leaves on it, and just squat down and you will look like a bush, so it is good for concealment. The posabilitys are only as limited as your imagination. What are the chances of getting a group buy in multi-cam? |
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paging protus...paging protus and his tactical woobie pics!
I don't like wool, especially if there is ANY chance you'll get wet. It's heavy and itchy. I like synthetic fleece. If you really want to be cool, you can sew some camo material to the other side and make it reversible. Tactical Snuggie...hmmmm...seems like a new product idea to me...... 
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