Ben,

I didn't get a blanket but did order a Cascade Mountain fleece jacket and pants (just can't avoid the clearance racks) in black. The jacket is fantastic but I need to learn which layers to wear with it. I went out yesterday in the mid 20's with a Thermawool base layer, a fleece pullover and the jacket. That was one layer too much, I was soaked by the time we'd gone half a mile. The wind chill today is in the single digits so I might try that mix again. And tomorrow it might snow so I'll test the waterproofness.

Thanks, I think, for bringing that company to my attention. The folks here have cost me a lot of money! I need a 12 step stop buying gear program.