Hi Guys,
Second post here on BCUK. I was wondering if any of you use wool blankets out in the field. I have three (Italian military surplus, generic 70/30 and an old US military surplus) and am planning on using them some more in lieu of a sleeping bag.
Obviously, unlike sleeping bags, blankets don't come with "comfort ratings". This is why I wanted to ask any of you who might have more extensive experience using wool blankets about the comfort level of the blankets, how many you use, what you wear while you sleep, if you usually sleep close to a fire, if you use the blankets in combination with a sleeping bag etc. I have done some limited testing but, due to a new baby taking up LOTS of time, don't have as much time as I'd like to field test equipment right now, though I will of course experiment and test before winter camping at -10*C.
Any input welcome.
Thanks for your time.
Bmatt
Second post here on BCUK. I was wondering if any of you use wool blankets out in the field. I have three (Italian military surplus, generic 70/30 and an old US military surplus) and am planning on using them some more in lieu of a sleeping bag.
Obviously, unlike sleeping bags, blankets don't come with "comfort ratings". This is why I wanted to ask any of you who might have more extensive experience using wool blankets about the comfort level of the blankets, how many you use, what you wear while you sleep, if you usually sleep close to a fire, if you use the blankets in combination with a sleeping bag etc. I have done some limited testing but, due to a new baby taking up LOTS of time, don't have as much time as I'd like to field test equipment right now, though I will of course experiment and test before winter camping at -10*C.
Any input welcome.
Thanks for your time.
Bmatt