Camping Blankets

As summer starts to wind down, and the weather will start to turn, what are your favorite blankets to use around the camp fire after a climb or for a night of camping? I value the opinions of all of you (haven't steered me wrong yet), so looking for options for the fall and winter! Thanks!

I haven't heard of "camping blankets." I thought people just put a jacket on when they got cold.

FrankPS wrote:

I haven't heard of "camping blankets." I thought people just put a jacket on when they got cold.

Well, that was helpful.

Here are a few, since you haven't heard of them (just looking for some recommendations from others who have used them):

https://www.rumpl.com/

https://www.nemoequipment.com/product/puffin/

https://www.rei.com/c/camp-blankets

Jay Tarnoff wrote:

As summer starts to wind down, and the weather will start to turn, what are your favorite blankets to use around the camp fire after a climb or for a night of camping? I value the opinions of all of you (haven't steered me wrong yet), so looking for options for the fall and winter! Thanks!

Costcosells down "camping" blankets for $20.  The Backpacking Light community often Mods them into cheap quilts.  I own at least 4 of them for family camping or just around the house.  Awesome.

Costco Down Blanket

Eddie Bauer with their 50% sale

Jay Tarnoff wrote:

As summer starts to wind down, and the weather will start to turn, what are your favorite blankets to use around the camp fire after a climb or for a night of camping? I value the opinions of all of you (haven't steered me wrong yet), so looking for options for the fall and winter! Thanks!

Sounds like some marketing copy.

Edit: But to answer your question, Pendleton makes warm, comfortable, (and pricy) blankets. They’re heavy, but the weight shouldn’t be an issue if you are only car camping. 

Campfires embers then to burn holes in lightweight down jackets, so go with a more heat resistant material and cover up your down jacket.  

While campfires are camping romantic, I usually don't use them because I'm backpacking and campfires are time consuming or not allowed where I am going.  

Timothy Carlson wrote:

Sounds like some marketing copy.

Edit: But to answer your question, Pendleton makes warm, comfortable, (and pricy) blankets. They’re heavy, but the weight shouldn’t be an issue if you are only car camping. 

Not trying to sell anyone anything (My job is not even in sales or marketing)! Thanks for the recommendation!

mattm wrote:

... The Backpacking Light community often Mods them into cheap quilts....

Do you mean cheap, Light sleeping bags?

Why would you mod a blanket into a quilt? 

Mark Pilate wrote:

Do you mean cheap, Light sleeping bags?

Why would you mod a blanket into a quilt? 

Backpacking quilts don’t have zippers or hoods, and are modular (for example, some have foot boxes that can be opened or closed). All of that keeps them lighter and more packable than a sleeping bag

Mark Pilate wrote:

Do you mean cheap, Light sleeping bags?

Why would you mod a blanket into a quilt? 

In the BPL world, a "quilt" is usually a blanket where you have a foot box included.  Either sewn in permanently or made via a drawstring.  I'm a stomach sleeper and nearly all traditional bags drive me CRAZY.  Quilts changed my tent sleeping life and unless it will be REALLY cold, I opt for a quilt EVERY TIME.

My favorite is the SD ones as they have hand pockets and can be pulled over your head when it gets cold.

SD 35deg Quilt

Got it.  Wasn’t savvy with the new “quilt” terminology.  

I just use a cheap fleece plaid. Less than 5 bucks.No worries about burning holes or stinking from wood smoke. Just toss in the washing machine. When done, it can still be used as a moving blanket. 

Pendleton, anything else would be un-American.

Waffles are for eating, Wool is for winter!

A used woobie is a good trasher blanket that never shows wear, keeps you warm, and is comfy! Can usually find them on Ebay for fairly cheap.

https://pro.libertymountain.com/catalog/product/view/id/50637/s/field-quilt-double/category/210/ 

I got a second one of these this winter because I like them so much.