US blanket, dark grey, surplus

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.