I'm wondering the opinions of others, in terms of having a few blankets in the BOB. All I can find at Wallyworld are fleece blankets, and I'm wondering if I should just grab a few of those, or go and get something from wool? There aren't any places in town that sell them, but I've found a few that fit the bill. http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ZWN325-244-586.html

I've got a sleeping bag that can be used in a pinch, but I'm trying to keep that seperate, along with camping supplies.

Thanks.

I'd go with wool for their fire resistance. Sparks landing on fleece will melt holes in it but a wool blanket will be fine.

-Blast

I keep a couple of the thin fleece blankets and poncho liners around, according to the US Army the liners are as warm as a wool blanket. The liners are a lot lighter and dry out quicker than wool too.

I've actually got a liner at home, and I doubt they are. Maybe for a comparable size? All I know used to use them at the ambulance station, and it got mighty chilly. I have seen the Thinsulate ones in Brigade QM; perhaps those would be an optin?

I agree with Blast, You can't beat wool. add a couple of blanket pins and your set.

Brigade QM seems to be sold out of the Thinsulate liners. Anyone know of other sources for these?

thanks,
smitty

The surplus blanket supply pretty much dried up after the long string of worldwide disasters. www.majorsurplusnsurvival.com has a few selections.

check out http://www.sportsmansguide.com/ They have surplus woll blankets, 12 for 60.00 or so.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=206115

Dave

Do they need to be 100% wool or are the 70% wool blankets ok?

Re MDinana

You can find some quality Shetland Isles Woolen blankets here at

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/6881,91498_Johnstons-of-Elgin-Throw-Blanket-Shetland-Wool.html

only $29.99 down from $99.00. They are patterned in a very advanced digital camoflauge pattern which has been around for over 3500 years.