Surplus US wool blankets? > Survival Gear

Posted: 1/14/2013 3:30:40 PM EDT

Picked up a few of these in excellent condition today for $10 each. How'd I do?

Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile

Posted: 1/14/2013 4:58:10 PM EDT

[#1]

Sounds pretty good. I've never seen them that low before.

BUT the wool blankets are heavy. Poncho liner is lighter.

Posted: 1/14/2013 5:45:39 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Sounds pretty good. I've never seen them that low before.

BUT the wool blankets are heavy. Poncho liner is lighter.

That's ok. I don't really plan on carrying them around.

Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile

Posted: 1/14/2013 6:58:30 PM EDT

[#3]

They are excellent blankets.

Wool keeps you warm, even when wet.

With the winter weather, just the thing to keep in the vehicle if stuck or at house if power goes out.

At $10 you did well!

Posted: 1/15/2013 6:05:34 PM EDT

[#4]

I recently found some at a Fleet Farm for $3.99. Wish I had bought more...

Posted: 2/17/2013 5:56:43 AM EDT

[#5]

What is the wool content of these and where is a good place to look for them?

Thanks.

Posted: 2/17/2013 10:06:22 AM EDT

[#6]

Looks like a great deal....I keep a wool blanket and a poncho liner in my vehicle all the time, like someone else said they are too heavy to lug around-like in a BOB (for me anyway)

Posted: 2/17/2013 11:03:26 AM EDT

[#7]

Harbor freight sells them cheap........80% wool

My local shops carry them.....and youcan print a 20% off coupon from online

http://www.harborfreight.com/60-inch-x-80-inch-wool-blanket-92625.html

Posted: 2/19/2013 3:30:32 PM EDT

[#8]

Seems to be a good price.

Posted: 2/19/2013 4:39:59 PM EDT

[#9]

I speak for 94.33789% of Army Vets with the statement of please keep those itchy hard bastards.

Posted: 2/20/2013 1:49:48 AM EDT

[#10]

i picked up 2 ww2 dated ones few years back...never use them though..the newer ones and euro ones ive found get used a ton.

Posted: 2/20/2013 2:13:10 AM EDT

[#11]

ugh. why would you want those horrible things. I refuse to use them on the ship, I have an old poncho liner I use instead..

Posted: 2/20/2013 4:03:31 AM EDT

[#12]

they come up on ebay from time to time. usually around $20 shipped.

Posted: 2/20/2013 10:02:08 AM EDT

[#13]

I have 2 that I got for almost nothing at an auction years ago and love them

Posted: 2/21/2013 4:27:09 PM EDT

[#14]

I keep one in each vehicle along with some mre crackers, matches, and a candle.

Posted: 2/21/2013 7:08:05 PM EDT

[#15]

I've got some US and some Dutch Army blankets.

The Dutch blankets are MUCH nicer. Not so itchy, and just as warm.

Posted: 2/23/2013 9:39:30 PM EDT

[#16]

try washing them in all in one shampoo/conditioner like Pert.
seems to help soften them up a bit, after all it's hair.

Posted: 2/23/2013 11:12:36 PM EDT

[#17]

Well,

I'm allergic to wool, so none for me...

I was also 4f for the military...so I've always been a indepent contractor...it pays better too...

But, I wish I could have flown for the .mil...

Bret

Warning

Confirm Action

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Surplus US wool blankets?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Surplus US wool blankets?