Gear Review 100% Wool Blankets (Master Listing)

Discussion in 'Functional Gear & Equipment' started by Brokor, Jul 27, 2012.


  1. FTM2 Tartar

    FTM2 Tartar On Hiatus Banned

    shopvcs.va.gov has several wool blankets, I believe they are all mentioned elsewhere in this thread, they're from fox tactical and rothco, none are 100% tho...
    Oddly, the Navy/MarineCorp ExChange has none online, tho I recall they were available instore, once-upon-a-time...
    Also, several VA residential facility have them [the green Army issue 100%wools] for issue to in-patients, but they don't sell them...
    =-==
    On socks, the NEX/MCx has :
    NAVY Dive "Natural" Socks Reg.: $2.97 - 75%wool sizes 10,11,12,13
    and;
    Jefferies Black 40-Below Boot Socks 2 Pair Style #21024 Reg.: $12.00 - only 50%wool - two sizes, 9-11 or 10-13 - that's a two pair bundle
     
  2. Mountainman

    Mountainman Großes Mitglied Site Supporter+++

    I would guess it is a blend since they did not state 100% and the price is to low for one. My post was from 9/19 so I don't remember what the description was back then, if different.
     
  3. RouteClearance

    RouteClearance Monkey+++

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  4. Zimmy

    Zimmy Wait, I'm not ready!

    I've got a couple of queen sized Pendleton wool blankets and an old Hopi blanket. They are a part of my favorite things.
     
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  5. johnbb

    johnbb Monkey+++

    I really need a new wool blanket have had one for 30 years and it's getting a little thin yes it every night ( wife thinks I'm crazy. Found a site has Vietnam olive drab 70% virgin wool and 30% recycled wool NOS not cheap 80 bucks 4.9 pounds. Probably bite the bullet and order one
     
  6. Brokor

    Brokor Live Free or Cry Moderator Site Supporter+++ Founding Member

    Try this, you won't be disappointed. $40 for an 80/20 with this quality is great.
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IJWUYLK/?tag=survivalmonke-20
    And they have full 100% virgin wool for $99, too.
     
  7. johnbb

    johnbb Monkey+++

    Thanks ----saw those on Amazon wasn't sure about them so I'll take your word and just ordered 2 one for me and one for the wife ---costs less than the NOS military blanket I was considering.
     
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  8. Brokor

    Brokor Live Free or Cry Moderator Site Supporter+++ Founding Member

    No problem! I did review it a while back: Gear Review - 100% Wool Blankets (Master Listing)
     
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  9. johnbb

    johnbb Monkey+++

    Just got my blankets Brokor --nice blankets thanks again
     
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  10. CheroKiya

    CheroKiya Monkey

    I looked at 100% wool blankets and the absolute best one for the money I could find new, right here in the usa, is from selfreliance outfitters made by faribault mill. 6+lbs, queen, ~$208 (it's huge). Everything else I could find was at least 100$ more or even twice that and not one was as big or as heavy. In contrast I bought direct a twin-sized from faribault mill a few years back and got basically a throw blanket that cost $175, and then my mom washed and dried it like an axxx/H$, and now it's like a baby blanket. In constrast the queen I just got was used for a month, washed in warm and dried for 30m on high and didn't shrink at all! If I get another wool blanket it will be the sro one for sure. Any good 100% wool blanket that covers you comfortably is a good blanket period. But $200 for one that don't even shrink is incredible and it's 100% USA too.
     
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  11. Brokor

    Brokor Live Free or Cry Moderator Site Supporter+++ Founding Member

  12. Big Ron

    Big Ron Monkey+++

    My best blankets were easy to buy. I just walked into Mexico and bought at a market. Indian-style blankets, very thick and warm, I also have a pile of assorted blankets and comforters. I recommend sleeping under a sheet, easier to wash. Then your blanket.
     
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