Just wanted to throw this out, thanks for also adding the degrees celsius for us metric system guys from the other side of the big pond who follow this channel and might consider ordering one of those :)
@@FrankieSIM76 we use pounds, ounces, grams, kilograms, stone, feet, inches, cm, km. Whatever we want to lol. I mean sometimes I go on a 5km run and sometimes it's 6 miles. I like it that way.
I've got a couple of these blankets. I actually used them this summer for camping in South Wales (UK), also they were handy when flying internationally with my family. They're light, and compact. Much better than the airline blankets. They pack down really small too. I got one, and as soon as I received it, my wife stole it and I had to get another...
I have this blanket and love it. It's not a sleeping bag and is not designed to wrap around your whole body. I slept on my Insulated Nemo Tensor with this blanket over top of me last weekend. Temp got down to 48 degrees and I was toasty with just a t-shirt, shorts and wool socks. There is plenty of blanket to tuck under your body on both sides and at your feet, either on your back or on your side. The weight is what sold me and I think it's worth the $70.
It reminds me of the Costco $20 throw down blanket (couple years ago... don't know if they still have it...) remarketed it and jacked the price... it's amazing for $20 especially combined with usgi woobie... but definitely for summer use. Thx for all the hard work Luke and Susie S&H
I almost bought those Costco blankets. Those truly are underfilled. These are not, in spite of this reviewers assessment. The down quality is only 650 so it takes little while for them to fluff back up to their full potential after stuffing them in the storage bag. The trick is to get them out of the stuff sack as soon as possible when setting up your sleep system to allow them as much time as possible before bedtime to fluff out.
Yep, I brought two from Costco, $20-$30, they are stored in my vehicles for emergencies and I use them to supplement my car camping setup. Susie is right, this does feel like a $35 product. It seem like this product is slightly larger though, I remember it barely covers my feet and it slides off easily.
Was just going to comment the same. IMO the Costco blankets seem to have more loft then the ones in the video. I bought the two pack and made a doggie sleeping bag out of one. Costco only has them on their site seasonally, btw.
I have a marpat woobie and it's nice but I don't quite get the hype. Doesn't pack down that small, isn't that warm, and isn't that big. I like it and it's nice to include on a trip that allows for lots of stuff (car camping) but $30 seems a little steep.
@@DL-ij7tf its a cultural staple (military) at this point. Even though im guilty, i think its a psychological addiction lol. Its the most coveted item next to the beanie and one of the top three military exports... following service members and beanies😄
@@DL-ij7tf that being said, i love my poncho liner, but we did find my wife a civilian variant made by Acsend i think, and i might be a bit jelous... its got a fleecey side too!
@@jeremymoses7401 I do love me some military surplus, I just got a polartec fleece blanket off Sportsman's Guide for under $30 and it's super nice. I love fleece, it seems to have the most upsides and fewest downsides, especially cost and easy maintenance (vs wool).
I have one of these down blankets. So long as you understand the limitations of its performance, there are a number of uses for it that aren't bad. It is over priced for what you get however.
I've had this product for about 6 months now and love it. It's not going to keep you warm in the colder seasons by itself, but used inconjunction is perfect as an extension. Overall, no complaints and it's served me well so far.
Interesting that you found it comfortable down to 50… I agree that is subjective! I was a little chilled at 64 but admittedly I was dressed VERY lightly for sleep. With a beanie I would have been warm. Good review (I always enjoy your reviews brother)
I always have the same problem with all these down blankets, no matter how much they cost. They're all too short/narrow for me. I'm 6'2". If the blanket isn't 78"+ long and 55"+ wide, it's too small. I usually take a Snugpak Jungle Blanket (regular) in my pack during the summer. It just barely fits. I'm seriously considering buying a 50F quilt from Loco Libre or UGQ to fill this need. It will cost more, but will fit me.
No way, I don't have $ to toss in the garbage; WOBBIE for the Win. $39 or less for the real deal. Thanks Luke for not letting me waste money. Satay safe, Be Blessed
Think I'll stick with my Snugpak Jungle Blanket. Couple of hundred grams more but also has a compression sack. I'm just really gutted that since buying it they've brought out a camo version.
'80" flat, 77" puffed up' it literally says it right there. The same way an inflatable air mat is longer when not inflated, and shortens when air pumps in and curves form in the fabric due to inflated shape. Same thing with air expanding in down pockets.
Ive done a review on this blanket and love it. It works well for summer and makes a nice addition for winter. I enjoy that it can be made into a poncho. Nice and lightweight
Seems useless to me, winter gets things wet, then what? You say summer, well who needs a blanket in da summer? Think I will get a new heavy military type greenish wool. Or go big and get a modern material blanket for $200+ bucks. :>)
Excellent review! I own several of these and you are correct on every Point except for maybe the warmth/fluffiness. (Maybe I just sleep hot) I bought each of my kids one of these, but they were going unused so I decided to buy a snap kit so multiple blankets can be snapped together. Shooting for three. Along with installing snaps to allow it to be put together like a sleeping bag for use inside of a 2go systems breathable mylar lined bivy. I found the fluffiness and dimensions quite nice. If you leave it out of the stuff sack for long periods of time they fluff-up quite nicely approaching the smaller dimensions that were listed by the company due to its fullness. Three blankets along with the bivvy and a 24-in wide piece of reflectix should be amazingly warm, lightweight,water repellent and breathable. Highly recommend ditching their bag and using a dry bag.
I love mine, had it for the last year and it stays on my bed every night and on every camping trip. Wouldnt use alone for sleeping but def nice to wrap around you on a chilly morning too.
I have a 12 year old Jacks R Better No Sniveler down quilt rated to 20 F that weighs a half an ounce more than that. Then again, it uses baffles instead of sewn thru quilts and 850 goose down instead of the 650 hodge podge. It'll stuff into a smaller bag than that too, thought I rarely compress mine that much. It has a velcro hole in the middle so it can be worn under a shell layer as a huge insulation layer, attachment points to be used as a hammock underquilt and ties for a footbox when used as a topquilt. My Wiggy's insulated hammock liner weighs closer to 26 ounces, but it uses Climashield with similar features. It's good to about 50 F but is almost oblivious to moisture.
Very similar to my Snugpack Jungle Blanket. It's great as an extra layer. Oh, and by the way. Thank you for the review of the Big Agnes Insulated Air Core mat. It's getting it's first try out this coming weekend. :)
What is the length of this compared to a costco quilt? I do have one of those and wish it was just a little bit longer. 6 inches would even do. I'm 5' 8".
Shouldn't claim it being water repellent when it's really not. Might make for a great inner liner for a sleep system. Thinking my woobie is a better fit...
Not worth the price for what they’re providing. I’ve purchased similar products (granted many years ago) for a fraction of what they are asking. Even with inflation it doesn’t justify their price.
Like... Yeah, it has limited function for what it is and what it costs, but most of your suggestions are already a different product that almost universally costs more. So, if you want a footbox and a cinching draft collar at the head, folks? Get a quilt. And yes, it'll cost twice as much for a good one.
My thoughts exactly. It's unfair to compare a lightweight blanket that is only meant to be supplementary to a much more expensive + technical item. I have one of these, & it fulfills its function perfectly, but that function is not "single-handedly keep me comfortable in freezing weather". It's a blanket. It's supposed to go _on top_ of your bedding, or warm clothes, or whathaveyou, to give you a few extra degrees - not serve as a core layer. And this one, to do it justice, is lighter + comfier than a wool one of the same.
I had one somewhat like it (NatureHike), sent it back. I found that the military Woobie was just as warm if not warmer. Certainly a summertime blanket. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for featuring this product. I have the similar Horizon Hound down blanket, about the same dimensions and 1lb. Puffy and light. I wouldn't use it as a stand alone cover because I sleep cold. However, I've found it great to use inside of my sleeping bag when I want to add some insulation or as a cover during a nap. Also good for walking around camp on a chilly morning or evening, with it snapped around the shoulders, poncho mode. If you keep your expectations realistic for it, it's a useful product.
How much warmth do you think this would add to a sleeping bag? I have a 15 degree bag, if I draped this over top for winter camping, do you think it would allow be to take the bag down a few degrees colder? Great video!
I was just about to buy this based on other reviews - it seems to do just what I need - add about 10-15 degrees to my sleep system for a low cost in weight. But, then I thought, I better check with TOGR! It was good to hear that you basically confirmed what I had already come to think about this product. But, with more detail and thoughtfulness than other reviews. That's why I love what you do. Keep at it man, what you do is very appreciated!!
Luke, if you are anywhere near Clyde, NC, stop in The Old Grouch - he sells army navy surplus. That's where I bought my woobie. I thought about cutting off the tie downs, but a veteran friend told me of their usefulness, so they remain intact.
off topic curiosity... what is the clear ground cloth you are using? I'm thinking window insulator film. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CHANNEL!!!!!! (loving my Aqua Quest Defender 15x15)
I just enjoy sleeping with a down blanket, so i will use it for summer time camping. It helps to keep my kit light in the summer, in the fall i can use it on top of a 30 degree sleeping bag i have , then if it gets really cold i have a big boy sleeping bag ill bring . Mainly i see it as a beeter quilt , i can use it all summer and not worry about wearing out my expensive bags
I bought the down fill and I live in Florida. When it’s in the 30’s I put it over top of my down sleeping bag. 60’s just as a top blanket. I have the double fill for my dog to use keeps him warm. I am next going to try horizon hound trek. I live in a hot climate so mostly as a top blanket.
Awesome review. I have a 32f vesper quilt now that I find great down to 0c. I'm looking for something to layer overtop to get down to -10 and to protect it from condensation. Any recommendations??? Thanks.
You know that stuff sack is shaped like a .............kidney bean 😂 It's a nice blanket I suppose but it's not useful to me. I'll stick with my sleeping bag and blanket. They saved my dog and I during the blizzard of '93. Along with "My Buddy"! Appreciate your review! Always useful information!
Thanks for the honest review. Cheap poorly filled feathers/down are no bargain, especially with a little sweat or rain. Looks like a great product to induce hypothermia.
I'm going to be living off my motorcycle. Does down blanket/sleeeping bag always need time out of a compression sack to work properly? Anything I buy will always be in a compression sack except when I take it out to use it. So, should I avoid down products?
Good review but I'm a cheap SOB. Costco had something similar enough to it for like $20 or maybe it was $30. And if you don't like it Costco will refund your money. Swagman Roll is brilliant too, I know you've done a review.
Just ordered one for 29.99 sportsmans warehouse, different name, same thing, I think it's good for a little extra warmth without adding much weight. Bought one years ago for 70 and loved it but returned it but at 29.99 the price is right Bob
I wouldn't let this review scare you away. I've got two of the 650 fill and two of the 800 fill. Use them all year for different things and they are awesome. Wife and kiddo love them, and they have stood up to the abuse.. Think they were well worth it.
I have a lightweight down sleepingbag for summer and that was over 200 in price. And that was on sale.... Weight of that bag is more then this blanket but you pay for good quality. I rather save up for that sleeping bag than buying this blanket. This blanket looks too thin, even for a price of 70. It should have more features for that price. A fleece blanket looks warmer and is about 20 bucks.... For lightweight hikers: save up for a hammock underquilt / blanket, those at least have cords on both sides...they are shorter but a lot thicker than this...
It looks like a pickle. Have I seen a lighter weight blanket before, yes. Both my quilts are within an oz or two of this blanket. Both provide more insulation than it and one of them is synthetic. This is basically the Costco quilt everyone went nuts over a few years ago. Not terribly useful from my perspective. I'd say the rating is likely something like 60° and no lower than 50° which is highly doubtful.
It doesn't have a footbox because it's not a quilt. Comparing it to something 3+ times the price & much more technical isn't giving this item a fair shout. It's a blanket; assess it against other blankets i.e. woobies, wool blankets, the Snugpak jungle blanket, etc. That's the only way to rep it justly.
Where I live the coldest time of the year is usually about 40° and rarely drops below that for more than 24-48 hrs at a time. Most hiking/camping within 4 hrs of here is the same for 10-11 months out of the year. This plus a 20° bag should be perfect for my needs. I think that it does fit into a smaller corner of the market but it seems like it's a perfect fit for those hotter climates where nights are still in the 60s to 80s or warmer. Thanks for the review.
I like those down blankets but with this small difference in temp. rating and weight, I keep going with my woobie: nearly the same, but I get two woobies for the price of one down blanket - nobrainer 😅
I have this blanket and really love it. I read in the Amazon reviews to either wash and dry it after getting it, or to just put it in the dryer with some clean tennis balls for 15-20 minutes. I chose to wash mine, and I couldn’t believe how much it puffed up after washing and drying. I have used it to extend my sleeping bag’s warmth, as a layer for a sunrise hike when I knew we’d be sitting on top of a bald for about an hour, and for various other non-hiking/backpacking activities (another sunrise viewing at a sports camp, in poncho mode). We love it for a throw around the house, too. I live in the south so I think it would pair well with a sleeping bag liner as a summer backpacking quilt, too.
Stick with a woobie...just as effective, a tad less weight. Not to mention most people out camping have a sleeping bag which is your real warmth. I can't see a need for it unless you simply don't have a woobie.
I forgot to mention the first time I watched this; I have one of these, & when Luke says the pictures are false advertising + "it will _never_ look like that", he's not quite accurate. I hang mine, + only compress it for travel, & when allowed enough time to loft up after unpacking (a few hours, after a bit of shaking) + when stored in a lofted state so it "remembers" it, the baffles do indeed get that fluffy. Luke's is just flat because he doesn't give it the time it needs to loft.
I bought it to pair with my hammock cocoon. It works perfectly for that. Didn't need to be substantial, gust something to pull around me for added comfort
Well, for a start, that is not anything I would call a blanket, if anything it’s a quilt ! I’m not giving up my guanaco hair blanket for that ! I could buy a cheapo zipped sleeping bag from a garage and get a better result !
As always, good presentation, but I am french, so metric system would be very apreciated. Your old pounce system is a great mystery for me, americans want to go to Mars but are not able to use the metric system....friendly.
I've used this on yacht deliveries in the summer with AC running. Great blanket for that condition. I wouldn't use it backpacking, not enough insulation.
As one person stated below. Costco had a similar product that I paid $20 for and works great with my sleep system in colder weather. I wish I had purchased more at the time because they would also great around the house as well! $20 was an amazing deal but I am 6’ 200lbs and it’s a bit short if used on its own.
REI and the Canadian version of MEC is selling a down waterproof wash that works well to make that thing far more water-resistant. Or if you know you are using it on only one side fabric guard the other side and it would be a bit less breathable but more waterproof on one side only though.
This is what I understand about people reviewing things on RUclips. It's made up never been tried or tested just so that you can make a dollar or two. Yes basically I'm saying it's a lie not to say that your products are lie but it could be. They company send things to people that has RUclips channels to get their products out to people. But I doubtfully say that you reviewed it out and tested it out in the field. So people be where of some of these people that advertise and reviews that has not been tested properly
As you make honestly clear, there is a role for this for medium/small built people to use in summer and as a part of a sleep system with a truly waterproof/repellent outer layer. I could use this.
Can anyone tell me what the blanket is laying on at 11:36? It looks like some sort of plastic sheet to sleep on, but maybe it’s coated with something? Doesn’t just look like regular old plastic. I need something just like that.
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Just wanted to throw this out, thanks for also adding the degrees celsius for us metric system guys from the other side of the big pond who follow this channel and might consider ordering one of those :)
Plus, maybe if Americans start hearing metric, maybe they won't be so resistant to joining the rest of the world.
@@FrankieSIM76 we use pounds, ounces, grams, kilograms, stone, feet, inches, cm, km. Whatever we want to lol. I mean sometimes I go on a 5km run and sometimes it's 6 miles. I like it that way.
I've got a couple of these blankets. I actually used them this summer for camping in South Wales (UK), also they were handy when flying internationally with my family. They're light, and compact. Much better than the airline blankets.
They pack down really small too.
I got one, and as soon as I received it, my wife stole it and I had to get another...
I have this blanket and love it. It's not a sleeping bag and is not designed to wrap around your whole body. I slept on my Insulated Nemo Tensor with this blanket over top of me last weekend. Temp got down to 48 degrees and I was toasty with just a t-shirt, shorts and wool socks. There is plenty of blanket to tuck under your body on both sides and at your feet, either on your back or on your side.
The weight is what sold me and I think it's worth the $70.
The Snugpak Jungle XL is $49 right now, and its several inches longer.
Got one and love it.
I have the same. Actually have 2 of them now. Works great.
It reminds me of the Costco $20 throw down blanket (couple years ago... don't know if they still have it...) remarketed it and jacked the price... it's amazing for $20 especially combined with usgi woobie... but definitely for summer use. Thx for all the hard work Luke and Susie S&H
I almost bought those Costco blankets. Those truly are underfilled. These are not, in spite of this reviewers assessment.
The down quality is only 650 so it takes little while for them to fluff back up to their full potential after stuffing them in the storage bag.
The trick is to get them out of the stuff sack as soon as possible when setting up your sleep system to allow them as much time as possible before bedtime to fluff out.
Yep, I brought two from Costco, $20-$30, they are stored in my vehicles for emergencies and I use them to supplement my car camping setup. Susie is right, this does feel like a $35 product. It seem like this product is slightly larger though, I remember it barely covers my feet and it slides off easily.
I have a stupid expensive UGQ quilt for winter, a Hammock Gear quilt for spring/fall and the Costco for summer. It's perfect for that.
Was just going to comment the same. IMO the Costco blankets seem to have more loft then the ones in the video. I bought the two pack and made a doggie sleeping bag out of one. Costco only has them on their site seasonally, btw.
Yup I got 3 or four of them, one in the car, one in the truck and one in my backpack, great little blankies
If you’re buying something like a woobie and don’t just get the woobie you should go straight to jail
I have a marpat woobie and it's nice but I don't quite get the hype. Doesn't pack down that small, isn't that warm, and isn't that big. I like it and it's nice to include on a trip that allows for lots of stuff (car camping) but $30 seems a little steep.
@@DL-ij7tf its a cultural staple (military) at this point. Even though im guilty, i think its a psychological addiction lol. Its the most coveted item next to the beanie and one of the top three military exports... following service members and beanies😄
@@DL-ij7tf that being said, i love my poncho liner, but we did find my wife a civilian variant made by Acsend i think, and i might be a bit jelous... its got a fleecey side too!
@@jeremymoses7401 I do love me some military surplus, I just got a polartec fleece blanket off Sportsman's Guide for under $30 and it's super nice. I love fleece, it seems to have the most upsides and fewest downsides, especially cost and easy maintenance (vs wool).
I took mine and added two YKK zippers, one down the long side and one down on the short. Makes a perfect Lightweight sleeping bag or liner.
I have one of these down blankets. So long as you understand the limitations of its performance, there are a number of uses for it that aren't bad. It is over priced for what you get however.
70 bucks hell nope!
I've had this product for about 6 months now and love it. It's not going to keep you warm in the colder seasons by itself, but used inconjunction is perfect as an extension. Overall, no complaints and it's served me well so far.
LOL you literally released your review at the exact same time as mine 👊 cheers
Interesting that you found it comfortable down to 50… I agree that is subjective! I was a little chilled at 64 but admittedly I was dressed VERY lightly for sleep. With a beanie I would have been warm. Good review (I always enjoy your reviews brother)
I always have the same problem with all these down blankets, no matter how much they cost. They're all too short/narrow for me. I'm 6'2". If the blanket isn't 78"+ long and 55"+ wide, it's too small. I usually take a Snugpak Jungle Blanket (regular) in my pack during the summer. It just barely fits.
I'm seriously considering buying a 50F quilt from Loco Libre or UGQ to fill this need. It will cost more, but will fit me.
No way, I don't have $ to toss in the garbage; WOBBIE for the Win. $39 or less for the real deal. Thanks Luke for not letting me waste money. Satay safe, Be Blessed
Think I'll stick with my Snugpak Jungle Blanket. Couple of hundred grams more but also has a compression sack. I'm just really gutted that since buying it they've brought out a camo version.
Agree. Had snugpack for 4 years now. Very satisfied.
I want the black one, but it's gotten really expensive.
'80" flat, 77" puffed up' it literally says it right there. The same way an inflatable air mat is longer when not inflated, and shortens when air pumps in and curves form in the fabric due to inflated shape. Same thing with air expanding in down pockets.
Ive done a review on this blanket and love it. It works well for summer and makes a nice addition for winter. I enjoy that it can be made into a poncho. Nice and lightweight
Seems useless to me, winter gets things wet, then what? You say summer, well who needs a blanket in da summer? Think I will get a new heavy military type greenish wool. Or go big and get a modern material blanket for $200+ bucks. :>)
Excellent review! I own several of these and you are correct on every Point except for maybe the warmth/fluffiness. (Maybe I just sleep hot)
I bought each of my kids one of these, but they were going unused so I decided to buy a snap kit so multiple blankets can be snapped together. Shooting for three. Along with installing snaps to allow it to be put together like a sleeping bag for use inside of a 2go systems breathable mylar lined bivy.
I found the fluffiness and dimensions quite nice.
If you leave it out of the stuff sack for long periods of time they fluff-up quite nicely approaching the smaller dimensions that were listed by the company due to its fullness.
Three blankets along with the bivvy and a 24-in wide piece of reflectix should be amazingly warm, lightweight,water repellent and breathable.
Highly recommend ditching their bag and using a dry bag.
I love mine, had it for the last year and it stays on my bed every night and on every camping trip. Wouldnt use alone for sleeping but def nice to wrap around you on a chilly morning too.
I have a 12 year old Jacks R Better No Sniveler down quilt rated to 20 F that weighs a half an ounce more than that. Then again, it uses baffles instead of sewn thru quilts and 850 goose down instead of the 650 hodge podge. It'll stuff into a smaller bag than that too, thought I rarely compress mine that much. It has a velcro hole in the middle so it can be worn under a shell layer as a huge insulation layer, attachment points to be used as a hammock underquilt and ties for a footbox when used as a topquilt.
My Wiggy's insulated hammock liner weighs closer to 26 ounces, but it uses Climashield with similar features. It's good to about 50 F but is almost oblivious to moisture.
Snugpak jungle blanket I swear by mine and cheaper than this Chineseium kit. 👎
Being a Cav Scout 30+ years ago I used a poncho with a poncho liner as my sleeping gear and it was perfect. I'd still swear by it today for the cost.
Very similar to my Snugpack Jungle Blanket. It's great as an extra layer. Oh, and by the way. Thank you for the review of the Big Agnes Insulated Air Core mat. It's getting it's first try out this coming weekend. :)
Thanks for the indepth review! I like the metric popups for us Europeans ;-)))
This is great, since you are able to fold it up as small as it looks its believable that is' light weight. :) Great video!
I have an old USGI poncho liner and a USMC poncho liner. I'll stick with those. They are battle tested and reliable.
What is the length of this compared to a costco quilt? I do have one of those and wish it was just a little bit longer. 6 inches would even do. I'm 5' 8".
I've got one to! I am really impressed with mine!
I've been leaving mine out of the stuff sacks most of the time and they stay plump, fluffy and extremely warm for a one pound blanket.
Shouldn't claim it being water repellent when it's really not. Might make for a great inner liner for a sleep system. Thinking my woobie is a better fit...
Not worth the price for what they’re providing. I’ve purchased similar products (granted many years ago) for a fraction of what they are asking. Even with inflation it doesn’t justify their price.
8:10 proceeds to describe a top quilt that would usually cost $100-150 for this temp rating
Like... Yeah, it has limited function for what it is and what it costs, but most of your suggestions are already a different product that almost universally costs more.
So, if you want a footbox and a cinching draft collar at the head, folks? Get a quilt. And yes, it'll cost twice as much for a good one.
My thoughts exactly. It's unfair to compare a lightweight blanket that is only meant to be supplementary to a much more expensive + technical item.
I have one of these, & it fulfills its function perfectly, but that function is not "single-handedly keep me comfortable in freezing weather".
It's a blanket. It's supposed to go _on top_ of your bedding, or warm clothes, or whathaveyou, to give you a few extra degrees - not serve as a core layer.
And this one, to do it justice, is lighter + comfier than a wool one of the same.
Can anybody say "Poncho Liner Re-make!"? I will stay with my GI issued poncho liner!
Hard to beat a down blanket for compactness and weight though. I bought a waterproof dry bag to put mine in.
And to think i scored a poncho liner with a ykk zipper on it with the added tie off points its hard to beat the poncho liner for the early seasons.
Something about this product doesn’t seem circumcised.
Love my Snugpak jungle blanket XL !
I had one somewhat like it (NatureHike), sent it back. I found that the military Woobie was just as warm if not warmer. Certainly a summertime blanket. Thanks for the review.
I think you should do a video about how to store gear in one’s house. You must have a lot of it with all the reviews you do.
My 20ºf quilt is 1.2 lbs xD
Thanks for featuring this product. I have the similar Horizon Hound down blanket, about the same dimensions and 1lb. Puffy and light. I wouldn't use it as a stand alone cover because I sleep cold. However, I've found it great to use inside of my sleeping bag when I want to add some insulation or as a cover during a nap. Also good for walking around camp on a chilly morning or evening, with it snapped around the shoulders, poncho mode. If you keep your expectations realistic for it, it's a useful product.
Agree. I've got two of the 650 fill and two of the 800 and we use them year round for all kinds of stuff. We'll worth the cost for us.
How much warmth do you think this would add to a sleeping bag? I have a 15 degree bag, if I draped this over top for winter camping, do you think it would allow be to take the bag down a few degrees colder? Great video!
I was just about to buy this based on other reviews - it seems to do just what I need - add about 10-15 degrees to my sleep system for a low cost in weight. But, then I thought, I better check with TOGR! It was good to hear that you basically confirmed what I had already come to think about this product. But, with more detail and thoughtfulness than other reviews. That's why I love what you do. Keep at it man, what you do is very appreciated!!
Luke, if you are anywhere near Clyde, NC, stop in The Old Grouch - he sells army navy surplus. That's where I bought my woobie. I thought about cutting off the tie downs, but a veteran friend told me of their usefulness, so they remain intact.
off topic curiosity... what is the clear ground cloth you are using? I'm thinking window insulator film.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CHANNEL!!!!!! (loving my Aqua Quest Defender 15x15)
I just enjoy sleeping with a down blanket, so i will use it for summer time camping. It helps to keep my kit light in the summer, in the fall i can use it on top of a 30 degree sleeping bag i have , then if it gets really cold i have a big boy sleeping bag ill bring . Mainly i see it as a beeter quilt , i can use it all summer and not worry about wearing out my expensive bags
When I ETS'd I told CIF I lost my woobie in a boating accident. Some things are worth a statement of charges. Woobie is love. Woobie is life.
Snugpak Jungle blanket
Typical scum company distortion.. make a fair product look incredible... Thanks Luke!
I bought the down fill and I live in Florida. When it’s in the 30’s I put it over top of my down sleeping bag. 60’s just as a top blanket. I have the double fill for my dog to use keeps him warm. I am next going to try horizon hound trek. I live in a hot climate so mostly as a top blanket.
Awesome review. I have a 32f vesper quilt now that I find great down to 0c. I'm looking for something to layer overtop to get down to -10 and to protect it from condensation. Any recommendations??? Thanks.
You know that stuff sack is shaped like a .............kidney bean 😂 It's a nice blanket I suppose but it's not useful to me. I'll stick with my sleeping bag and blanket. They saved my dog and I during the blizzard of '93. Along with "My Buddy"! Appreciate your review! Always useful information!
Thanks for the honest review. Cheap poorly filled feathers/down are no bargain, especially with a little sweat or rain. Looks like a great product to induce hypothermia.
I'm going to be living off my motorcycle. Does down blanket/sleeeping bag always need time out of a compression sack to work properly? Anything I buy will always be in a compression sack except when I take it out to use it. So, should I avoid down products?
490 grams for a summer blanket is quite heavy..... my quilt/blanket is rated -4 celsius comfort and is only 600 grams... and 850fp.. :P
Good review but I'm a cheap SOB. Costco had something similar enough to it for like $20 or maybe it was $30. And if you don't like it Costco will refund your money. Swagman Roll is brilliant too, I know you've done a review.
H1ve you tried the synthetic one from decathlon about 35 euro with zipper all around. You should
My 3 season down sleeping bag takes less space and is 20 grams lighter, but it's 10 times more expensive than that.
Just ordered one for 29.99 sportsmans warehouse, different name, same thing, I think it's good for a little extra warmth without adding much weight. Bought one years ago for 70 and loved it but returned it but at 29.99 the price is right Bob
I wouldn't let this review scare you away. I've got two of the 650 fill and two of the 800 fill. Use them all year for different things and they are awesome. Wife and kiddo love them, and they have stood up to the abuse.. Think they were well worth it.
I have a lightweight down sleepingbag for summer and that was over 200 in price. And that was on sale....
Weight of that bag is more then this blanket but you pay for good quality.
I rather save up for that sleeping bag than buying this blanket.
This blanket looks too thin, even for a price of 70. It should have more features for that price. A fleece blanket looks warmer and is about 20 bucks....
For lightweight hikers: save up for a hammock underquilt / blanket, those at least have cords on both sides...they are shorter but a lot thicker than this...
Please do a review on Rumpl blankets! They’re quite popular and with using eco friendly technology it’s worth spreading the good word if they’re good!
It looks like a pickle. Have I seen a lighter weight blanket before, yes. Both my quilts are within an oz or two of this blanket. Both provide more insulation than it and one of them is synthetic. This is basically the Costco quilt everyone went nuts over a few years ago. Not terribly useful from my perspective. I'd say the rating is likely something like 60° and no lower than 50° which is highly doubtful.
It doesn't have a footbox because it's not a quilt.
Comparing it to something 3+ times the price & much more technical isn't giving this item a fair shout.
It's a blanket; assess it against other blankets i.e. woobies, wool blankets, the Snugpak jungle blanket, etc. That's the only way to rep it justly.
Where I live the coldest time of the year is usually about 40° and rarely drops below that for more than 24-48 hrs at a time. Most hiking/camping within 4 hrs of here is the same for 10-11 months out of the year. This plus a 20° bag should be perfect for my needs. I think that it does fit into a smaller corner of the market but it seems like it's a perfect fit for those hotter climates where nights are still in the 60s to 80s or warmer. Thanks for the review.
I like those down blankets but with this small difference in temp. rating and weight, I keep going with my woobie: nearly the same, but I get two woobies for the price of one down blanket - nobrainer 😅
I have this blanket and really love it. I read in the Amazon reviews to either wash and dry it after getting it, or to just put it in the dryer with some clean tennis balls for 15-20 minutes. I chose to wash mine, and I couldn’t believe how much it puffed up after washing and drying. I have used it to extend my sleeping bag’s warmth, as a layer for a sunrise hike when I knew we’d be sitting on top of a bald for about an hour, and for various other non-hiking/backpacking activities (another sunrise viewing at a sports camp, in poncho mode). We love it for a throw around the house, too. I live in the south so I think it would pair well with a sleeping bag liner as a summer backpacking quilt, too.
My girlfriend said it looks just like my...
Other down bag in stuff sack. What did you think I was gonna say?
Stick with a woobie...just as effective, a tad less weight. Not to mention most people out camping have a sleeping bag which is your real warmth. I can't see a need for it unless you simply don't have a woobie.
I forgot to mention the first time I watched this; I have one of these, & when Luke says the pictures are false advertising + "it will _never_ look like that", he's not quite accurate.
I hang mine, + only compress it for travel, & when allowed enough time to loft up after unpacking (a few hours, after a bit of shaking) + when stored in a lofted state so it "remembers" it, the baffles do indeed get that fluffy.
Luke's is just flat because he doesn't give it the time it needs to loft.
Sounds like the Costco blanket with crappier down. Same weight overall.
I know the Snugpak Jungle blanket is slightly bigger & heavier than this Get Out Gear down blanket but how do they compare as far as warmth?
Great review!! Thank you for your time in reviewing all of these products! You make it so...much easier to buy what will work!🥰
I bought it to pair with my hammock cocoon. It works perfectly for that. Didn't need to be substantial, gust something to pull around me for added comfort
I’m a big guy I don’t think this blanket will work for me. Thanks for the review, I apperciate it.
Well, for a start, that is not anything I would call a blanket, if anything it’s a quilt ! I’m not giving up my guanaco hair blanket for that !
I could buy a cheapo zipped sleeping bag from a garage and get a better result !
Sixty degree blanket sounds worthless. About the same warmth& weight of a sleeping bag liner.
CAMP PLANET camping blanket is also good !!!!
I wonder how many manufacturers actually use their own equipment. They should be forced to, in the wild. Then we'll see quality.
The world needs a lightweight down blanket that is NOT made of cold to the touch nylon. Is there such a thing?
Or you can get one from Costco for like 20 bucks. Slightly smaller but it's 20 bucks lol
As always, good presentation, but I am french, so metric system would be very apreciated. Your old pounce system is a great mystery for me, americans want to go to Mars but are not able to use the metric system....friendly.
I've used this on yacht deliveries in the summer with AC running. Great blanket for that condition. I wouldn't use it backpacking, not enough insulation.
Luke, how many kids do you have? And does your whole family ever go hiking and camping together?
For me it's a big no. Unclear infos and claims, it's unacceptable even if it's a good product.
@12:00 I have seen zippered poncho liners available at one place online. Or you could DIY at home with the necessary items.
As one person stated below. Costco had a similar product that I paid $20 for and works great with my sleep system in colder weather. I wish I had purchased more at the time because they would also great around the house as well! $20 was an amazing deal but I am 6’ 200lbs and it’s a bit short if used on its own.
REI and the Canadian version of MEC is selling a down waterproof wash that works well to make that thing far more water-resistant. Or if you know you are using it on only one side fabric guard the other side and it would be a bit less breathable but more waterproof on one side only though.
No way would I trust my life, nor the life of my young family members, to this blanket of bunk.
I use Snugpak jungle blankets, similar product and I believe it may be bigger as well.
This is what I understand about people reviewing things on RUclips. It's made up never been tried or tested just so that you can make a dollar or two. Yes basically I'm saying it's a lie not to say that your products are lie but it could be. They company send things to people that has RUclips channels to get their products out to people. But I doubtfully say that you reviewed it out and tested it out in the field. So people be where of some of these people that advertise and reviews that has not been tested properly
I'd just buy a swagman roll before messing with this junk..
Luke - how would you compare this to the Snugpak Jungle Blanket?
How does this compare to Costco's Double Black Diamond throw? Size and weight?
I would not recommend this product it’s not worth the money there’s not enough down in this blanket
That ain't no woobie. "We have to have a man to man talk about your woobie."' Micheal Keaton - aka Mr Mom. ruclips.net/video/t2-NFhEI-DM/видео.html
I can't see any real reason why I wouldn't just stick with a woobie. I don't desperately need to cut a couple ounces out of gear.
Two ounces? Lol
I have never seen an actually water repellant treatment, and to extent they "work", they only survive on wash.
This blanket is available on temu for around $30 now
Are there any blankets like this one you could recommend that has the snaps and all of the things you've mentioned 😉 thanks
I'll stick with my swagman roll, and my XL snugpak jungle blanket! 👍
As you make honestly clear, there is a role for this for medium/small built people to use in summer and as a part of a sleep system with a truly waterproof/repellent outer layer. I could use this.
Can anyone tell me what the blanket is laying on at 11:36? It looks like some sort of plastic sheet to sleep on, but maybe it’s coated with something? Doesn’t just look like regular old plastic. I need something just like that.
Kifaru aswell makes a nice woobie blanket! Climashield apex insulation too i think