Woolly Mammoth Woolen Company Outdoor Merino Wool Throw Blanket - 66 x 90 in, Large, Burgundy - Heavy Thermal Camping Blankets - Breathable Wool Throw

Bought a few of these to equip our vehicles with emergency blankets. I did a little research between this blanket and another, perhaps more popular, low-cost wool blanket that is very popular here on Amazon. I ultimately chose this one because these blankets are basically felted whereas the other kind was not, which means that these blankets will be better at blocking wind if needed, and may be warmer overall, as well. In fact I compared this blanket with several others in the same price range and felt that this one was the best. I find the merino wool to be very soft and smooth (for a cheap wool blanket... it is still rougher than some other non-wool materials). Unlike many other similar wool blankets, these blankets really are not itchy, which is really nice. I expect you could comfortably have this blanket against your skin, whereas my other simple military-style wool blankets are a bit itchy and really are better used on top of another blanket. Because of the felted texture I expect low shedding, which can be a problem for some wool blankets. Also, there is a faint but distinct smell to them. I don't know if I'd describe it as a chemical smell, but it's not exactly the sweet lanolin smell that naturally accompanies wool either. We are an all-natural household and I have pretty low tolerance for any chemical smells around me (scented laundry detergent, perfume, cigarettes, gasoline, etc., are all intolerable), and the smell on these blankets doesn't bother me, even though I wouldn't describe it as pleasant. But, it's pretty easy to ignore and I think that it will dissipate with time.The weight is very good... nice and heavy like a wool blanket should be, and it looks very durable. I have a couple of other wool blankets, including one military issue, that aren't felted, and therefore have a fuzzier surface. I have really abused my military blanket and it is still holding up great, but based on the feel of these new blankets I expect these Wooly Mammoth blankets to be even more durable due to the dense felted weave. The dense felted weave also creates a very smooth surface that seems less likely to pick everything up like the standard military issue wool blankets can do.I'm going to try using one soon to see if they really will perform like I expect. If I am dissatisfied I will add to this review, but as of now I expect them to be at least as warm as my military issue, which is pretty awesome. Like other similar wool blankets, it is relatively thin (if you aren't used to this it might shock you), but don't let that discourage you... these kinds of wool blankets don't need to be very thick to work great, which is why they are so commonly used in military issue. They provide a surprising lot of warmth with minimal bulk. They work. Generally you can throw one of this type of wool blanket over the top of your normal blanket on a cold night when your normal blanket isn't adequate and it immediately makes a huge difference, so I always keep one at the foot of the bed of each of my family members. I haven't had an opportunity to try these out yet, but based on the look and feel I expect them to perform on par with the others warmth-wise, or perhaps better. Again, I'll add to this review if they don't live up to my expectations.So, based on my initial examination and observations, I highly recommend and believe that this is a great quality product for the price.

After seeing some of the negative reviews I feel I should make two quick notes.One: DO NOT WASH THIS BLANKET IN THE WASHING MACHINE! If you don’t know how to care for a wool blanket, don’t get mad and leave a sour review when you ruin it. Take 5 minutes and hit up their website and read up on the care. Washing will cause it for shrink and shed. Spot wash as much as you can.Two: Yes, it smells. It smells just like a wool blanket. When they’re new, that smell is always stronger. As you air the blanket out it will be less pungent, but it’s always there. I used them growing up so I’m used to it, but some people are very sensitive to it to where it smells like some type of fuel. If you notice it but it doesn’t make you gag, let it air out by just spreading it out outside on a dry day, or even in your garage where you can open the door, and it will freshen the wool. I’ve heard of people also rubbing dryer sheets on it after airing it out and it will smell like a newly dried blanket for a long time.But, It just smells like a wool blanket, so you might want to go sniff a real wool blanket and see if you like the smell before buying a more expensive one like this.Overall: Just a great wool blanket. It’s softer than some, not as soft as others. Still great and will get used a lot this hunting season.My favorite feature is the stitching around the edge. It’s about 1/2-1” thick and is super sturdy. The overall quality is definitely 10/10, worth the asking price.If they’re out of stock here, you can find them at the Wolly Mammoth website. It’s where I got mine when amazon couldn’t deliver. Same price for me at the time too. Worth every penny.Softness: 7/10 - it’s wool, not necessarily designed for softness in my experience.Warmth 10/10 - this with my swagman roll makes this dad all toasty and warm.Comfort 9/10 - it’s a super nice wool blanket of very high quality, but do consider its weight. Wool blankets are heavy in general, and this XL one keeps the tradition going. I may buy the smaller one for camping and keep this one in my FJ.

First the pros. Solid feeling warm blanket. It’s nice and big.Cons This thing has an odor which is not natural. I have had many wool blankets in my life, this is the most chemical smelling. It off gasses something fierce. I did not smell it through the packaging but open it up and spread it out… WHAM! I sure hope the smell goes away.

Great blanket. Super warm and comfortable. Kept the whole family warm (we each had one).Haven't washed it yet due to the instructions. Hoping it stays the same after the time comes where we have to wash it.Great value so far. Loving it. Perfect for cold nights in the tent.