A few weeks ago I went camping in Northern ID. It was warm and clear out so I slept on a sleeping pad and only used a wool blanket and a hoodie for insulation. It was plenty and I slept great, but it probably didn't get down past 40°.The blanket is the cheapest 80% wool blanket I could find at a surplus store. I think the brand is Swiss Link. It's relatively think and looks like a moving blanket.It got me thinking, is there any benefit to 90 or 100% wool over 80%? Would a thicker wool blanket, like an older Pendleton or a genuine Swiss blanket, be noticeably better for colder weather, maybe down to the 30's? Asking because it seems like all of the good wool blankets are $75-$250, and while you definitely get what you pay for, I wonder how much more you get. I'm not suggesting a wool blanket over a real sleeping bag, or only using one in the dead of winter or something stupid like that. Just using one in spring-summer. Does anyone here blankie camp? If so, what seasons? What's your setup like? What's the best way to be comfy?
>>2783553I haven't taken them camping yet, but I have two wool blankets that I use on my bed. One 80% the other 100% of the same thickness and desu I haven't noticed an appreciable difference between the two in their insulation abilities.Getting a thicker blanket would probably play a larger role.
>>2783553buy a sleeping bag you larp faggot
>>2783553You’re really paying for the quality of the fabric. Better wool is made from thinner fibers, which in turn are less itchy and softer. Insulation properties are determined by the weight of the fabric, in grams per square meter (GSM). Shirts and underwear range from around 125 (really light, breathable, warm weather use for moisture wicking) up to 300 (heavyweight, winter use). Blankets are heavier, and it’s not as common to see the spec. I’m not sure what it would be, but I’d guess 500gsm for a decent blanket.
>>2783562>enjoy the outdoors the way i do reeeLol, sad.
>>2783553>It got me thinking, is there any benefit to 90 or 100% wool over 80%Past the 75-80% wool content you get very diminishing returns at the expense on durability. There's a reason a lot of the wool outdoors industry has soft standardized on 80% or lower for outerwear and such. People who swear by 100% merino wool for socks or underwear because muh soft wool usually end up wearing through them in two or three seasons.
>>2783553As far as blankets go, the higher percentage the wool, the warmer it will be. The only reason they put anywhere from 10 to 60% synthetic fibers in a wool blanket is to reduce the cost while still being able to sell you a """wool""" blanket. You also have to look at weight, usually measured in grams per square meter. Again, the higher the number, the warmer it will be, but the type of wool also matters a lot. For example, alpaca and cashmere are a lot warmer than sheep's wool, all else equal.
>>2783553>blankie campGenuine question here. Do you talk like a massive faggot in real life? If not, why do you expect us to like it here any betterI'm genuinely trying not to outright despise you. Please explain yourself.
>>2783588This is only true for thin base layers and socks. Things like jackets and blankets are plenty durable even at 100%, especially with tighter weaves. You can find 50 year old Hudson Bay point blankets and FIlson mackenaw jackets that are as good as new and sell for hundreds of dollars.
is cocaine cut with baby powder better or worse than pure cocaine?
>>2783553Pure wool is more resistant to developing smells than blends, has better fire resistance and is healthier. A wool blanket is not a very good choice for the outdoors.
>>2783593>I'm genuinely trying not to outright despise youYou're making a good job at having everyone despise you. Why do such bitter people keep coming to a hobby board seeking excuses to be upset is beyond me.
>>2783696Their hobby is seeking out things that make them irrationally angry
I have a 100% itchy wool blanket. Fucker is so heavy it's for car camping only!
>>2783553I use 2 blankets under a tarp, which works well for containing heat and creating warmth pockets. I wear a wool sweater and a beanie too but that is mainly for drafts and because most heat leaves out of your head. The coldest it gets here is 5*c and that is probably the limit of this kind of method without further insulation, fire, windbreaks etc.Wool will dry a lot quicker than I expected it to, possibly because of the synthetic blend. I have used a 60% and a 80% and did not notice a difference in heat.
One thing I learned many years ago is DO NOT SCRIMP ON OUTDOOR GEAR. You don't want to be freezing your ass off wishing you had spent that extra $100.
get a couple woobies, at least twoline your sleeping bag with them. its pure ecstasy.theyre great, if theyre high quality you can use them as a rain catch, waterproof fort, blanket..theyre very comfortable. slick, cool in the heat,warm in the cold. tough, thin, can line your ponchoor coat. you can line your poncho and make a sleeping bagtheyre extraordinary. theyre about $30 and no animals are hurt since theyre purely synthetic.they treat the sheep like shit to get the wool.
>>2783562Ewwww microplastic golom
>>2783588>>2783644Why can't they make me 80% wool 20% hemp textiles? Why is it always some form of plastic mixed in?
>>27861822 seconds in googlehttps://www.hemprino.co.nz/pages/hemp-merino
>>2786182More durable, easier to work with, doesn't hold water and spoil the moisture related properties of wool.
>>2786182It lowers the cost significantly, meaning a lower consumer price and a larger margin. You can thank the engineered flood of plastic rubbish from China and the shabbos goiym that made it possible.
>>2786243*larger profit margin.
>>2786208
Picked up this deep rich red wool blanket for $25 at an antique mall. Big score. There was a scarlet one as well. But this one was nicer looking. Im thinking of turning it into a French Capote.
Recently bought 6 meters of grey wool cloth, but for making a Gandalf costume.I intend to make it very warm, though. Like winter coat warm.
>>2786824When it's done you should wear it /out/ and take some cool winter wizard photos.
I've been looking for a sleeping pad. On these other forums, people keep saying to spend 300+ dollars on a pad or foam rest. The fuck. Not everyone wants to spend that kind of money on a hobby or might just be a casual.I mean is it better to pay for a cheap $30 sleeping pad or sleeping on direct ground/concrete? Obviously something is better than nothing. Some are using only a sleeping bag on direct ground. I say it's better to spend on a entry level equipment than nothing. You can always upgrade to more expensive stuff if you go deeper into the hobby/adventures.
>>2786920NEVER sleep on the ground. The mat is as important as the sleeping bag, you can't do without. Decathlon sells cheap ones, probably Aliexpress too.
>>2786920Sleeping on the ground is retarded. Just buy a cheap foam pad from some big box store and don't worry about it until you have enough money to buy a quality one. I've only ever used walmart foam pads and a $60 20 degree bag from amazon for 10+ years and I've been fine in extrememly bad weather (snowstorm @ 5f, etc). Worst case is that you are a little chilly in very cold weather. Hell if you are that down bad you can resort to packing in 3 or 4 layers of cardboard but make sure the ground is going to be dry.
>>2783562Sleep at home you larp faggot
>>2786460post pics if you do end up turning it into a capote
>>2787933I pretty much always sleep on the ground, although I always camp in the summer
>>2783593You talk like a fag.
>>2783553blankets are alright in the summer.you'll find anyone saying they use one year round lives in a very temperate climate.
>>2786920get a ccf foam pad. cut it to size so you're not carrying around extra foam for no reason. ridgerest is a good one. >or sleeping on direct ground/concrete? braindead to sleep directly on the ground outside of fair weather and summer, can get you killed in any real weather. the ground sucks all your heat out of you. your pad is more important for keeping you warm than your sleeping bag is.
