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Best Camping Blankets
Standout Picks
Criteria Used for Evaluation
Materials
This is one of the most important things to take into consideration when shopping around for a camping blanket. Not all materials are created equal, and some brands focus more on utility than comfort. Blankets that offer greater protection from the elements often come at a price- and that price is the comfort. If they are coated with a nylon material that has an additional coating, they can often be stiff, noisy, and slippery the way a garbage bag can be slippery. If that doesn’t appeal to you, try and find blankets that do not have that type of coating- like wool camping blankets. Of course, you will be sacrificing weather resistance to comfort, but when it comes to something like a blanket, you want to make sure that it fits your specific levels of comfort. Wool blankets are probably one of the warmest blankets on the market, but they tend to be on the heavier side, and also can be rather itchy.
Portability
If these blankets were designed to be used while laying on the couch at home, this factor wouldn’t be an issue. But these types of blankets are going to constantly on the move- whether it is to a football game, a picnic on the beach, or on a camping trip in the middle of the woods. You want to be able to fold these blankets up and store them neatly in the trunk of your car so that you have room for more toys for all of your outdoor adventures. When packing for a trip, you want to keep all of your things neat and organized, and there is nothing worse than a sloppy blanket taking up the entire back seat of your car.
Size
This is another important feature because there is nothing worse than a blanket that is too short. A good size for camping tends to be around 60 inches by 60 inches. That size allows enough room for one person to wrap it around their shoulders and cover their entire body. Many of these blankets on this list exceed those dimensions, and land around the 80 inches by 60 inches mark. This allows for more than one person to crawl under the cover with you to keep warm. However, if you want to keep that bad boy all to yourself, there is no rule in camping that states you have to share your blanket. The weight of the blanket is something that is purely subjective, but many campers- especially those that are backpacking- prefer blankets that are lighter in weight. Lighter blankets are easily carried from place to place, and generally, take up the least amount of room. However, this all depends on what type of camper you are.
Value
You probably have a closet of blankets at home- and all of them are capable of serving the function of covering you up when you get cold. Camping blankets are unique because they offer many features that those old-fashioned blankets just can’t match- and that includes wicking away moisture as well as keeping you toasty and warm when temperatures plunge into the 30’s. With that said, some campers don’t want to spend a lot of money on a camping item that is not necessarily imperative to their survival or general enjoyment. It would be silly to dip into the funds set aside for hot dogs and s’ mores in order to buy an excessively expensive camping blanket. With that said, when selecting blankets for this list- we kept all of these factors in mind. Even the name brand blankets from Columbia are reasonably priced, and cost about the same amount of money that one would spend for a throw blanket to toss on their couch at home.
Top Ten Camping Blankets
1. Oceas Waterproof
The Oceas blanket does everything that a camper would want out of an outdoor blanket. It is easy to wash, it folds up and is able to travel easily, and it keeps campers dry and warm even when the temperatures drop.
Read moreMaterials Used:
The inside of this blanket is made from an incredibly warm and soft polar fleece, and the outer lining is composed of a lightweight windproof and rain resistant material to ensure that you stay warm and dry.
Size and Weight:
The Oceas blanket is 79 inches long and 58 inches wide and is designed to keep two adults warm. When rolled up into its case, it weighs in at 3 pounds and 11 ounces.
Travel Readiness:
When rolled up into the carrying case that comes with the purchase, it is 4.7 inches wide and 15.7 inches long. This makes it perfect to store in the trunk of your car as an emergency blanket, and take out for cold football games or for weekend camping trips.
Additional Features:
This blanket comes with a 30-day guarantee with a 1=year replacement warranty- no questions asked. Also, it’s incredibly easy to clean- all you have to do it throw it in the washing machine after you get home like you would any other blanket and it will be fresh and clean just in time for your next outdoor adventure.
Summary:
For those that want a sturdy blanket that is also soft and warm, this blanket hits all the marks. It’s easy to roll up and store in the trunk of your car, is super soft, and will keep you warm and dry on those cool, damp nights. At a lower price point than some of the other blankets on this list, you can not go wrong with this camping blanket.
2. Coalatree Kachula V2
This is the Cadillac of camping blankets. For campers that are willing to dish out the extra money, this camping blanket really does it all. Not only is it lightweight and warm, but it also comes with many additional features to make your camping trip just a little bit more comfortable and fun.
Read moreMaterials Used:
The top is composed of a durable and sturdy ripstop nylon that is excellent for repelling rain and water, and for blocking the wind. The interior is made from a flannel cotton blend that is soft and warm. All materials used for this blanket come from recycled materials.
Size and Weight:
The dimensions of this blanket measure 72 inches long and 50 inches wide when laid flat, making it the perfect blanket for two adults. It’s also incredibly lightweight- weighing in at just over 1 pound, making it one of the lightest blankets to make this list.
Travel Readiness:
Unlike many of the other camping blankets on this list, this one doesn’t come with a carrying case. However, the thinner design and lightweight make it simple to fold up and place in the trunk of your car without taking up that much space.
Additional features:
This is where this blanket really shines. It comes with snaps along the side to allow multiple blankets to be attached to create a mega-blanket that can accommodate the entire family. An unzippered pocket along the side can be used to hold personal items, it can also be used to stuff part of the blanket into to make a pillow. It also comes with a hood that can snap on to serve as a poncho when the rain really starts to pick up. All these additional features make it so that you can wear this blanket throughout your entire camping trip.
Summary:
The downside about this blanket is that it cost more than double that of most of the other blankets on this list. However, if you have the extra funds to spend on this blanket that is warm, versatile, and made from recycled materials- you will not be disappointed by the benefits of this camping blanket.
3. Columbia Sportswear
Columbia is one of the top brands in the outdoor gear market, and it is no surprise that they make an excellent camping blanket. Not only does this blanket look sharp and is available in many colors, but it is also lightweight, warm, and easy to care for.
Read moreMaterials Used:
The outer layer is composed of a water repellent material to keep campers dry, and the interior is lined with an incredibly soft microfiber polyester fleece. This blanket is available in a myriad of stylish colors such as coal/camo, fossil/ivory, fossil/plum, intense red/TPX coal, orange/gray, and tartan plaid/rapid blue.
Size and Weight:
The measurements of this blanket are 50 inches by 60 inches, making it one of the smaller blankets on this list and allowing a good excuse for campers not to have to share their blankets. It weighs just over two pounds- it is not the lightest blanket on the list, but it is also not the heaviest.
Travel Readiness:
This blanket can be easily rolled up and stuffed into the drawstring bag that comes with the purchase, making it a cinch to toss into the trunk of your car for when you will need it.
Additional Features:
It is machine washable, meaning that after every camping trip you can toss it into the washing machine to have a fresh blanket for every camping trip. It also has a secret 5-inch zippered pocket to keep phones and wallets safe and dry.
Summary:
If you want a camping blanket from a well-known company such as Columbia and want the option to pick a color that suits you, this is an excellent choice. It may cost just a little bit more than other blankets on this list, but the quality of materials and the comfort that comes with purchasing a Columbia product is well worth the price.
4. Nemo Puffin Camping Blanket
The Nemo Puffin Camping Blanket is excellent for those that are looking for a lightweight and easy blanket that will keep them warm on cooler nights. It looks sharp, is easy to care for, and is compact enough to keep in the trunk of your car for when you need it.
Read moreMaterials used:
This blanket has an outer layer that is composed of a lightweight and waterproof quilted nylon, and the plaid interior is made from a soft and lightweight polar fleece. The quilted anti-slip technology in this blanket will prevent this blanket from slipping off of beds and laps in the middle of the night.
Size and weight:
This blanket is a little bit smaller than some of the others- it measures at 86 inches by 60 inches- so if you don’t want to share you have a good excuse not to. It also weighs in at just over 2 pounds, making it one of the lighter blankets to make this list.
Travel Readiness:
When you are ready to go, this blanket rolls up to 15 inches long and 6.5 inches wide and can fit into a lightweight bag with a carrying handle that can easily fit in the trunk of your car so it can be there when you need it.
Additional Features:
This blanket is simple to wash- you just throw it into the washing machine like you would any other blanket. To dry, you can elect to air dry it or throw it into the dry on low heat.
Summary:
For campers in the market for easy, low maintenance, and lightweight blanket to bring along to late-in-the-year football games, or to snuggle up with around a campfire, this is an excellent choice that is available at a reasonable price.
5. Snugpak Jungle
Snugpak makes a great blanket that keeps campers warm and dry and boasts its ability to be used in temperatures that plunge down to almost 35 degrees. For campers that stay out there even when the temperatures drop pretty low, this blanket is an excellent choice.
Read moreMaterials Used:
This blanket is soft and lightweight materials that are also windproof and water-resistant. The travel soft interior insulation is capable of keeping users warm when temperature plunge down to 36 degrees.
Size and Weight:
The Snugpak Jungle Blanket is incredibly lightweight- weighing in at just 25 ounces. The dimensions are 76” x 64”, making it an ideal size for inviting someone under the blanket with you or doubling it up and wrapping it around you twice.
Travel Readiness:
This blanket is able to fold up into a square that is 6” x 6”, and rolls right up into the compact travel case that comes with the purchase. This feature makes it a cinch to throw it in the back of your trunk to be there when you need it for that football games that come late in the year, or when you are off on a long weekend out in the woods.
Additional Features:
Not only are the materials soft, lightweight, and are able to hold up against the harsh elements, but it is also made from materials that are antimicrobial and antibacterial for an added peace of mind.
Summary:
If you have even been camping out in the woods and find that your blanket just doesn’t keep you warm enough when the nights become surprising cold, this blanket will be the perfect addition to your needs. Plus, it folds up small enough to be able to bring with you in the stands for those football games that come late in the season.
6. Lightspeed Fleece
This is one of the best camping blankets currently on the market- it checks all of the boxes of what a camper looks for in an easy, warm, and versatile blanket. Plus, it’s big enough to invite someone to snuggle up with you.
Read moreMaterials used:
This blanket is made out of two separate materials. The inside is composed of incredibly soft and lightweight fleece, and the exterior is made from a fabric woven rainproof material. Many rainproof blankets are coated with a plastic coating that makes it stiff, but this blanket uses rainproof fabrics to ensure that the outside is just as soft as the inside.
Size and Weight:
Measuring in at 72” x 58”, this blanket is big enough to cover to adults, or if you are feeling selfish, it’s big enough to double up and wrap around you twice. The materials that are used are incredibly lightweight- weighing in at just under two pounds.
Travel Readiness:
It is incredibly lightweight and is thin enough to roll up in the drawstring carrying case that comes with purchase and toss it into the back seat of your car on the way to a football game, or for a long weekend out in the woods.
Additional Features:
One of the best features about this blanket is that it is easy to wash. After returning home from your camping trip, you can just throw this blanket into the washing machine like you would any other blanket, and it will smell fresh and clean for your next camping trip.
Summary:
If you want to curl up under the stars after a long day of hiking, and you want to stay warm and dry- this is the best blanket that is currently on the market that fits all of those needs. Plus, it comes to you at an affordable price, so it’s hard to say no to this great blanket.
7. Down Under Fleece Stadium
This is a great blanket for those that are looking to keep warm outside when the temperatures plunge. It is compact and easy to throw into your trunk for when you need it. Most importantly, it is designed to keep campers warm and dry.
Read moreMaterials Used:
The red face of this blanket coated with a resistant polyester that is water/rain resistant, wind resistant and is able to retain body heat. The interior of the blanket is a quilted gray fleece that is soft and lightweight to make you warm and comfortable.
Size and Weight:
This blanket is a tad longer than some of the other blankets making this list. It is 82 inches long, and 55 inches wide, and weighs in at just under 2 pounds and 5 ounces.
Travel Readiness:
When rolled up and placed in its carrying case that comes with the purchase, this blanket measures in at 14 inches long and 6 inches wide. This makes it perfect to store in the trunk of your car or camper when needed for cold football games or camping trips where the nights get colder.
Additional Features:
Unlike some of the other blankets on this list, this model comes with a secret zippered pocket to store your wallet and phone to keep it safe and dry. It is also backed by a lifetime warranty- if you are ever displeased with anything about your blanket, you will receive a replacement in the mail.
Summary:
If you are in the market for a camping blanket that is heavy-duty that can keep you warm and dry on cold autumn nights while sitting around a campfire, this is an excellent choice. With a reasonable price point and a lifetime guarantee, this product is unlikely to disappoint.
8. Therm-A-Rest Vela Quilt
This is an excellent camping quilt to take along on your weekend camping trip to keep you warm when the temperatures plunge after the sun goes down. It checks all of the boxes that campers are looking for when it comes to their outdoor blanket needs.
Read moreMaterials Used:
The outside of this blanket is made with a 20D Polyester Ripstop with DWR that keeps campers warm and protected from gusty winds and rain. Unlike many of the other blankets that are composed of polar fleece, the Vela Quilt is made polyester taffeta- which provides campers with a blanket that has a higher pile and is softer and thicker than polar fleece.
Size and Weight:
This blanket measures at 84 inches long and 72 inches wide- making it perfect for sharing, or leaving your friend to fend for themselves as you wrap it around your body twice. The downside to this blanket is that it is a little heavier than many of the other blankets out there- weighing in at approximately 2 pounds.
Travel Readiness:
It is washable- you just have to wash it in cold water on a delicate cycle. Once clean, it can be easily rolled up to shrink to a 14 inch by 6-inch cylinder that makes it a cinch to toss into the back seat of your car or your trunk to be there waiting for you when you need it.
Summary:
For the camper that loves to come back to the campsite after a long day of exploring and curl up into a warm blanket to sit around the campfire, this blanket will fit those needs excellently- especially since it is set at an affordable price point.
9. ZEFABAK Down
Sometimes when camping, you can often miss the comfort of your soft bed at home, but you won’t feel that way with this blanket. In fact, this blanket may be more comfortable than the comforter that is currently on your bed. Not only is it light and cozy, but it is also incredibly durable and weather resistant.
Read moreMaterials Used:
This blanket has an outer layer that is composed of ripstop nylon that repels water, wind, and odors. The light and fluffy inside are filled with 600 FP duck down that retain heat while still being incredibly light and comfortable.
Size and Weight:
When laid flat, this blanket measures 80 inches long and 54 inches wide. The feather down makes it incredibly light and weighs in at just over 1 pound.
Travel Readiness:
This is where this blanket really shines. When folded down and placed into the travel carrier, this blanket can shrink down to roughly the size of a cantaloupe. This feature makes it simple to keep it in your trunk, backpack, or even carry it in your purse.
Additional Features:
The zipper that runs along the side makes this blanket able to be converted into a sleeping bag when it’s time to call it a night. It is unlike any other camping blanket to make this list because it is the only one that is filled with a lightweight and breathable material such as down.
Summary:
If you have the extra money to spend, this is an excellent blanket for campers that want a light and fluffy blanket that can still repel water and wind like many of the other blankets that have made this list but offers the same level of comfort that one would find on their bed at home. Just be warned- if you come to the campsite sporting this blanket around the campfire, you might have to contend with friends wanting to crawl under these covers with you.
10. EKTOS Wool
This wool blanket is a great way to stay warm and dry around the campfire without the use of blankets that are coated with chemicals that are used to wick away water. If you are a camper that is looked for a simple, easy, and incredibly warm blanket to curl up under after a long day, the EKTOS wool blanket is an excellent choice.
Read moreMaterials Used:
This blanket is made from 100 percent wool. What makes wool ideal for a camping blanket is that wool acts as a natural repellent for water and moisture. Additionally, wool is a great natural material for keeping warm. Wool has air pockets that occur naturally in the fibers so that when body heat escapes our body, the pockets in the wool trap it and keep us warm.
Size and Weight:
This blanket boasts the biggest size and the heaviest weight of most of the other blankets to make this list. It measures 90 inches long and 66 inches wide and weighs in at a whopping 5 pounds and 5 ounces. If you are a camper that prefers the weight of a heavy blanket to keep them warm than this blanket is an excellent choice.
Travel Readiness:
This isn’t as compact and portable as many of the other camping blankets on this list. It is able to be rolled up, but it doesn’t come with a carrying case like many of the others.
Additional Features:
Caring for this blanket is simple and easy. When it’s time to be washed, all you have to do it toss it into your washing machine like you would any other blanket, and then toss it into the dryer on a low cool setting to dry.
Summary:
This blanket is a serious business. If you are looking for a blanket that can keep you warm- you can’t go wrong with wool. It keeps your body heat from escaping naturally, which makes it the ideal blanket for when the temperatures really begin to plummet. However, it does cost double of any of the other blankets found on this list, but if keeping warm under natural fibers is your number one concern, this blanket is well worth the padded price tag.