Ever Ready First Aid Olive Drab Green Warm Fire Retardant Blanket, 66" x 90"

A good blanket. I like to wear it like a cloak.

Nice heavy blanket, warm, great for camping. I gave my last one to my son. This is its replacement. I keep it in the car for emergencies.

Perfect!Even smells like the old Army blankets!

So, I didn't realize it at the time, but this is only 80% wool with the remaining 20% being synthetic. But I won't complain about it since it WAS advertised that way, I just didn't notice it at first. But the reason I give a 4-star is that the size isn't entirely accurate. Instead of being 66 inches, it was actually 70 inches wide. which I'm not complaining about, but it was a little misleading when I was taking measurements for a project. In the end, it all worked out.It's about as soft as you'd expect from a synthetic and natural mix, as in, pretty scratchy but easy to get used to.I like the olive color to it, I can go out into the forest and feel like I blend in a way.The stitching around the outer edge did start to come loose, so I wouldn't put much faith into it.And as expected, it is pretty heavy. which is what I was kinda looking for.

After having and using this blanket for almost a year I have to say i really like it. It keeps me warm when I'm smoking brisket outside on those chilly fall nights, or just taking a nap on the couch. During the winter I keep it in my car incase I get stuck on the side of the road. If you decide to wash it (recommend before using) use it either on the gentle cycle with only cold water throughout, and dry on delicate with the lowest heat. You will have lots of fuz in the washer, so wash it separately from other clothes, made that mistake once, when using the dryer set the dry time for 10 mins, and clear out the lint catcher adter every 10 mins. It'll take about 3 to 4 of these 10 min cycles. To fully dry in my experience. You can also wash by hand and hang it out to dry. But i recommend adding some fabric softner to it when washing so it makes it a little softer to the touch if you find it too itchy for your liking. Other than that the one i have has held up pretty good so far.

Alright, here are the essential answers I was hoping for when I was looking for outdoor bedding. My needs were for extended weekend camping with my car near by...I would call it Base Camp needs. Weight is heavy and not what I would want for trekking.The blanket was the largest I could find at a reasonable price. When you open the sealed plastic packaging the retardant smell is subtle but after an hour will fill the room and is annoying. That smell reminds me of musty wool however the blanket is NOT wet, dirty or otherwise anything but brand new. Like another reviewer I washed the blanket twice on cold, gentle cycle. Taking the blanket outside I shook out the "pilling" between washes and then again after the 2nd wash. The dryer was never used as I simply hung the blanket over a radiator when finished. By adding fabric softener the smell was 99% gone and my wife (who is not particularly sensitive) didn't find it offensive. After the blanket dried overnight the finished dimensions were 65-1/4" x 91-1/4". The final weight on a kitchen scale is 3lb 5.3oz. In other words it held its sizing and weight just fine.The blanket is bound on all 4 sides with what appears to be heavy stitching. I see no need spending time at a sewing machine to strengthen these seams. In addition, the wool takes on less water than you might expect. Removing the blanket after the spin cycle I felt mild dampness but nothing like a shirt or jeans coming out...this was a pleasant surprise and indicates high wool content. Some folks have asked what the remaining 20% of the content is and my understanding it's a mix of recycled wool content (think shop floor if you really get down to it) and man made material for strength. It's clearly a heavy duty blanket.To say it's warm is an understatement. We use it as a thermal break under our sleeping bags with 2 of us in our Kelty 3 person 4-Season and it covers the floor entirely. If I were camping solo there would be no problem, at all, with using this under me and folded over for a cover. I'm M-L overall and that feature was important to me. My opinion is using it in this manner would allow a sleeper an extra 10-15 degrees of lower temps vs. going with a sleeping bag alone. By adding a Mylar blanket, this wool blanket and a bag rated to zero virtually anyone would be comfortable to 10 degrees or slightly lower (no telling exactly without considering wind and shadow).Final thought, now that I've handled the product I'll purchase 2 more (one for each car). Although the blanket looks good and feels soft it's still a military appearance (which might be cool for your needs) and that might not fly in the guest bdrm.EDIT: Update to 10-21-16. I ended up ordering and receiving 2 more of these. One for the camper and the other for the car trunk. In the Ohio River Valley the wind can build quickly and weather is notorious for changing without warning. More like a mountain environment than the pleasant sounding "Valley" would have you believe.Like my earlier comments suggested, the blanket is virtually bulletproof. I had to change 2 of our Honda 4-Wheeler tires out and the ground was soggy/muddy with temp in the 40's and a wet wind. By folding over and laying on the ground I could kneel in relative comfort to get the job done. More importantly, using some Woolite Cleaner with a mild scrub brush the darn blanket came 100% clean despite being ground into the soil. I'd guess there was some grease involved as well but regardless it all came out with hardly any effort.It is true that the other 2 blankets needed the same "prep" as the first. A double washing, a thorough shake thru outside and then a couple hours over the radiator. Also, the smell varies with each blanket received...the 2nd of these was considerable stronger than the 1st. Maybe it depends on the storage conditions. Either way, the blanket is still bound on all 4 sides, still tough as nails and generous (to say the least) with sizing. I didn't bother to measure but the amount it shrank through the Washer is negligible.Definitely a cold-weather god send IMHO. Pair it up with a Mylar blanket and it's the perfect base cloth inside the tent. Having camped in the same conditions year after year (after year...) and knowing the expected temperature range at night I did just as I've suggested. No doubt in my mind the comfort zone was extended another 10-15 degrees colder versus just a sleeping pad.Best to you...!

Only blanket you will need while camping. Instant warmth.