gr8gear.com has a number of surplus blankets, wool and otherwise.

Bly me! Runesong carpet, intend going to Vallhall? Thought this was a survival forum!

Sorry, couldn't resisst <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

"Why are you worried about mothballs ? The surplus blankets are sometimes new items, so there shouldn't be any problems."

As I remember, several armies' blankets (including th US) have been treated with chemicals (not just mothballs). I seem to remember reading about carcinogens being used in at least some US blankets. Anyone?

I suppose washing them would take care of the chemicals.
Never heard of US wool blankets being treated with chemicals. I have seen some of the quilted "causualtry evac"
"blankets "that had a tag on them saying they were treated from Gulf War 1. I didn't smell or notice anything other than the tag. BTW, saw that Sportsmans Guide had wool blankes in something they sent me earlier in the week.

Dave

Why go looking Stateside for wool blankets? Everyone knows the best ones are available right here in Canada! <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Check out the classic Hudson Bay blankets - they are pricey but worth every penny.

http://www.hbc.com/hbcheritage/history/blanket/
http://shop.hbc.com/webapp/wcs/stores/se...p;amp;langId=-1

FWIW, I recommend the Italian Officer's Blanket -- surplus, but new. I bought one a month or so ago for my truck kit. It's an excellent blanket though, so I ordered another.

These are on sale...

Emergency Essentials

Are these any good? Is a blend good?

ducttape......
I saw those and was wondering the same thing. Anyone have experience with the blankets from Emergency Essentials?

Have you seen these?
Italian Wool Blanket at Cheaper Than Dirt

smitty

Same blanket at gr8gear.com. The CDT price of $9.97 is very good. Go for it.

Did I miss something? (......The CDT price of $9.97 is very good.) GR8T Gear for 28.99, Emergency Essentials for 12.95? What is CDT and where do I find those blankets for $9.97?