Real US-made wool yarn blankets. Even though these have not seen field use for a very long time, they are still perfectly usable. This must be one of the nicest & comfiest blankets we've encountered - the Americans sure have the bucks to make stuff like that.
Most blankets were replaced before the Vietnam war with a poncho and liner made of synthetic materials. If you want more misery on the front lines, the blanket is for you. If wet, it weighs a ton and is definitely not as warm as most sleeping bags.
However, the blanket still has its uses. It is easier to keep clean and to air out than a sleeping bag and is a more general-purpose item. You can carry stuff in it and use it as a poncho during nightly guard duty or sitting by the campfire. Being wool, sparks don't burn holes in it.
Of course, it is also a stylish element for any bed. This particular blanket is a neutral grey and quite soft to touch, so you don't need to be a rough soldier to appreciate it.
Material and info
The material is 80 % wool and 20 % man-made fibres. The excellent properties of wool get to shine and care is no different from a fully woolen one: air every now and then, wash seldom if ever.
- Length and width: approx. 210 x 165 cm (84" x 66")
- Weight: 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)
US surplus
High-quality surplus from the US. Used very lightly, if at all. These are proper vintage from decades ago.
Employee's comments
I don't always frown because of the taxes I pay and how they are spent. But when I do, wrapping this US made wool blanket around the shoulders embraces my freedom-craving soul as well. The blanket is relatively thin, which is a good thing for casual use indoors, and it's the least itchy wool blanket I've tried. This blanket fends off cold and protects from anxiety when socialism seems overwhelming. Pure magic.
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