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Arcturus Military Wool Blanket Review: The Best Wool Blanket?

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Backcountry King Outdoors

Backcountry King Outdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Review of my Arcturus military wool blanket:
HEAVY AND WARM - The Arcturus wool blanket weighs 4.5 lbs, with a density of 550 GSM (that means nice and thick). This blanket will keep you warm, period.
GREAT LOOKING, LONG LASTING - Loom-woven and hemmed on all sides with contrast lock stitching, our blanket looks right at home in the field or on your couch, while standing up to rugged use and abuse.
PLENTY OF ROOM FOR ALL - Large size (64" x 88") size will keep you and a friend cozy while camping, at a tailgate, football game, or an outdoor concert, or just as an emergency blanket in your vehicle.
80% WOOL - Wool is a time-tested natural fabric that will keep you warm, even when wet. The remainder of the blanket is composed of 20% hypoallergenic synthetic fibers for durability and washability. Wool is a naturally fire-retardant material. The blanket itself is not treated with any additional flame-retardant chemicals, making it safe for you and your family.
MACHINE WASHABLE - We make it easy to care for your new blanket. Your blanket is machine washable. Just set it "cold" and run a delicate cycle. We recommend using a detergent formulated specifically for wool for best results. You can also hand wash these if you prefer to keep shedding to an absolute minimum. To extend the life of your blanket, we recommend line drying, if possible. Dryers are hard on clothes and blankets alike, and line drying is much gentler. However, maybe it's the middle of winter, maybe you live in an apartment, maybe you'd just rather throw in in the dryer. That's OK! Just tumble dry on low heat. Note that there will be some shedding during the wash process. This is normal for loom-woven blankets, and you'll notice your blanket gets softer with each wash.

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@pipedreams57
@pipedreams57 3 жыл бұрын
The dog says "WTF" ,.where is MY blankey??? LOL
@nkingofficial
@nkingofficial 3 жыл бұрын
Just got one in the mail today. Feels super heavy duty and warm.
@dwaynerobertson383
@dwaynerobertson383 3 жыл бұрын
I just picked up an 80% 3lb 66"X90" wool blanket from Amazon for $25.00. It appears that the same blanket is selling for $70.00 so...I saved $50.00 by purchasing a different brand name, and I am very impressed with this blanket. I went back on Amazon to take another look at the Arcturus, and I think this 3 pounder just became a ground sheet for my bed roll! I don't have it yet, but I sure am looking forward to meeting it. I am already in love with this blanket; can't imagine how I'll feel when the Arcturus arrives. Very nice video. Thanks for the share, and be safe out and about in the bush!! Peace!
@ArcturusGear
@ArcturusGear 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for taking the time to review our gear. Glad you liked your blanket! We've got some more patterned wool blankets coming out this year so stay tuned.
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 4 жыл бұрын
Its a great product... in the bush and then on my sofa to warm up at home as well !! Win win
@RM-nj3dz
@RM-nj3dz 4 жыл бұрын
I've had the blanket for over a year. I use it on my bed every night, in the bush, all the time. It's a great blanket. I have no cons, at all.
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 4 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear man! Glad they are built to last
@EZ_Case
@EZ_Case 3 ай бұрын
4 years later. Do you still have the same blanket?
@cenaculum1
@cenaculum1 10 ай бұрын
i have 3 of these, excellent company!
@Samman1973
@Samman1973 3 ай бұрын
I live in British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦. I hunt in minus ten weather. One of these on top of my sleeping bag kept me warm
@peterlamont647
@peterlamont647 3 жыл бұрын
Ever since my old camping gear got pillaged, I was wanting to make a new camping gear setup. I recently did and when my sleeping bag arrived, i found it to be very bulky! I don't care so much about weight...but i need everything to fit inside/around my pack. I started to remember back when I was a small child. My grandad's old navy blanket from the 2nd world war was my blanket as a child. It was small, warm, and itchy. I started thinking about maybe getting another one. My sleep system already has the arcturus reflective tarp as my
@ScoutLakai
@ScoutLakai 4 жыл бұрын
Cool wool blanket and review Steven. Good size for bundling up. I need to up my game on wool blankets, but I've always hesitated because of the weight.
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 4 жыл бұрын
Hey man... i thought the same thing... 5lbs.. but i didnt "feel" it when on my pack.. i recall feeling surprised .. im digging it so far!
@shovelhead8
@shovelhead8 4 жыл бұрын
Whipped edges are nice. i was lucky enough to get a couple of wool blankets at yard sales.. Looks like a good one.. My one i got from Amazon I put through the dry on "air" with a fabric softener sheet, because it needed to be freshened up. A lot of fuzz comes off.. i got an old style blanket pin at the same time.. that on stays in the Jeep. Thank you for the review, Steve
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 4 жыл бұрын
Yes ive heard some of them shed a lot and ive seem some come off in my hands but im not worried yet. Thanks for watching and commenting brotha!
@williampeck7879
@williampeck7879 4 жыл бұрын
Getting ours in the mail today ! Ty great review.👍😁
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 4 жыл бұрын
Drop me a note let me know how you like it !
@williampeck7879
@williampeck7879 4 жыл бұрын
@@BackcountryKing Will do" going into the mountains in a few day's to camp. Getting away from all this kung flu madness for awhile.
@EZ_Case
@EZ_Case 3 ай бұрын
4 year review? 😉
@claudiamiller8724
@claudiamiller8724 Жыл бұрын
My blanket came apart within a month. Very disappointed. Warning, any nonpositive reviews are being taken down by the company.
@taimoorkhan6660
@taimoorkhan6660 10 ай бұрын
are sponsored *
@EZ_Case
@EZ_Case 3 ай бұрын
I’ve had several that have held up for years. And they get used a lot. Sounds like you got a defective product.
@LaursOutdoors
@LaursOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Nothing beats a good wool blanket to get comfy! Great vid my friend.
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks brotha ive always wanted one so glad to finally have one
@donniedarko1345
@donniedarko1345 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Looking for a quality blanket to keep in my car for my "get home" bag. I think I'm sold after your video.
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 2 жыл бұрын
Did ya buy it?? Let me know
@donniedarko1345
@donniedarko1345 2 жыл бұрын
@@BackcountryKing I did, 4 actually. One for each of my families car bags.
@onehatreview6758
@onehatreview6758 2 жыл бұрын
I love wool . Got my camping wool ( old us mil) and my house wool (🦣 wooly mammoth) ... I may be trying these arcturus wools next . I am pleased with there products . Thanks for the review
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 2 жыл бұрын
The blanket is solid man!!! Well worth it and won't break the bank!
@katough
@katough 10 ай бұрын
wool is king. thanks for the review!
@mfavia620
@mfavia620 4 жыл бұрын
Looks like an awesome blanket BK. I’ve got a few from the Canteen Shop when they were around. Pretty much the same quality as yours. Thanks for sharing and we’ll catch ya on the next episode. ATB Mike
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike thanks for watching and commenting! They sure are nice to have in the winter !!!
@blackkened1
@blackkened1 3 жыл бұрын
Man! Thats what im looking for this winter!! Where are they made? Canvas tenting this winter!!
@thedot3814
@thedot3814 3 жыл бұрын
I think the combo of a wool blanket and stadium wind proff water proof maylar reflective work great together. Especial inside the trailer. Burrr no more.
@misato7213
@misato7213 3 жыл бұрын
this sounds like a winner, going to try it this weekend
@antoniescargo1529
@antoniescargo1529 10 ай бұрын
We live in meter, centimeter, kilometer, kilogram country. We drive on the right side of the road. On the periodic table of elements we see Kalium, Natrium, wolfram etc..
@mattblack118
@mattblack118 Жыл бұрын
That is a really interesting camo pattern
@TylerJordan601
@TylerJordan601 4 жыл бұрын
But does the dog like the blanket ?
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 3 жыл бұрын
It's not for him
@frankrambo963
@frankrambo963 Жыл бұрын
Does wool blanket are always that heavy? Im searching for 2 light blanket instead of 1 heavy. Does the weight for the dimension turn always arount 4-5lbs ?
@stevenclarke2301
@stevenclarke2301 3 ай бұрын
Very cook
@nourat0w3l95
@nourat0w3l95 4 жыл бұрын
Steve, what percentage of wool would you say is enough for effective protection from fire? I’m looking for a blend that can be used for fire escape as well as camping/hiking. Thanks!
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 4 жыл бұрын
Hey i dont know the answer to bw honest...100% wool is likely the best and safest.. minimum 80%
@ehpissoff3866
@ehpissoff3866 3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget to bring a towel
@pennsyltuckyreb9800
@pennsyltuckyreb9800 2 жыл бұрын
You need 100% wool for it to be completely fire safe. Anything less you're risking definite holes in it if an ember lands. I had a wool blanket somewhere in the 70-80% wool range that got completely shredded up by fire embers and I was being as careful as possible. I scour antique stores up here in the North East and down into mid-Appalachia for vintage Hudson Bay Point blankets still in good condition and I restore them with lanolin oils and brush out the nap. Usually prices are around $150 USD for a 4 point in good shape (though current times have made prices skyrocket). 100% wool and the best wool blankets ever made. I pack in both a "compact" -4° synthetic sleeping bag and a 4 point HB, especially in winter. The wool blanket is a great ground cover, warmth around a fire, and I'll stuff it inside the bag and be toasty warm (and not sweaty as the wool wicks away sweat) without needing an all night fire. With those and my other gear, food, water, etc....pack weight is around the 40-50 lbs mark (I'm not a grams counter thru-hiker, I like to be comfortable) which in the right pack that carries the weight well it's doable. And I have significant back, neck, and shoulder injuries. If you're considering putting in many miles a day thru hiking though I wouldn't consider hauling any wool blanket...ha. They get heavy.
@brianvannorman1465
@brianvannorman1465 10 ай бұрын
Don't know if you noticed. There's a furry assistant to your right. Cuddling with him may save your (and his) life. Just sayin'. Hello from San Diego California. Oh and Salud... cheers... whatever.
@markmcsharry5658
@markmcsharry5658 3 жыл бұрын
i have one going to get one more i think
@danielgrubb9668
@danielgrubb9668 6 ай бұрын
I do not trust any wool blanket to keep me warm in below freezing temperatures that is smaller than a Hudson’s Bay 6 point blanket (90” X 100”). Unless you are a very short or very fat person, this Arcturus blanket is too short and too light to keep you warm through the night. Open up your wallet and buy the right blanket once.
@gelodre
@gelodre 4 жыл бұрын
What's the best way to clean a wool blanket after getting stickers and debris stuck in the fibers?
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 3 жыл бұрын
Cold water and air dry!
@JuanRodriguez-fy3qs
@JuanRodriguez-fy3qs Жыл бұрын
Thanx for the review and demo of this blanket but I hope you also have a blanket for your poor dog. He has hair, not fur. Did you have to put him through that? :(
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing Жыл бұрын
Oh my God... forgive me but this comment is a bit on the uneducated side... just Google Labrador retriever and read about their history and cold tolerance... he was Not cold in the slightest
@NoahSpurrier
@NoahSpurrier 9 ай бұрын
Are wool blankets easy to wash in a machine, or should you not do that?
@JayTX.
@JayTX. 6 ай бұрын
They say they are I'd ignore the tag and hand wash and dry and they'll last a very long time
@eadghe
@eadghe 2 жыл бұрын
People on Amazon claimed that is sheds, so I'm not sure if there is a quality issue with that product. Sick and tired of sending stuff back to get a refund. Such a low quality time to be living in.
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 2 жыл бұрын
I haven't had that issue ...it's held up, I almost never ever wash it cause wool repels odor pretty well anway
@claudiamiller8724
@claudiamiller8724 Жыл бұрын
Ours came apart after a month. Be aware, this video is an advertising piece for the company.
@JPC326
@JPC326 2 жыл бұрын
Recommendation for care and washing ?
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 2 жыл бұрын
Cold water wash and do not dry in dryer and you will be fine
@JPC326
@JPC326 2 жыл бұрын
@@BackcountryKing thanks ! I have one on the way !
@markmcsharry5658
@markmcsharry5658 3 жыл бұрын
don't see why you need to wash it from new mine had know smell at all and it's not itchy like the old blankets
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing Жыл бұрын
I actually never washed mine either
@angryviking4496
@angryviking4496 2 жыл бұрын
I just invested in a Faribault Frontier blanket for my king sized bed. Merino wool baby! Made in America 🇺🇸 Let's go Brandon!
@angryviking4496
@angryviking4496 2 жыл бұрын
Update: I contacted Faribault Mills after seeing they got all leftwing selling Black History Month blankets. Asked if they had any white or yellow history month blankets. And I asked what's next, Pro Choice Baby blankets??? Looks like Faribault has become woke and I doubt they get my business again.
@maritimespook
@maritimespook 4 жыл бұрын
Pretty Solid piece of gear brother !! Cheers Steve I appreciate ya !!,:;;, Atb !!,:;;;; Spook
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks brotha feels nice to have for those cold weather days!
@maritimespook
@maritimespook 4 жыл бұрын
@@BackcountryKing for sure bro ! Cheers my friend !
@claudiamiller8724
@claudiamiller8724 Жыл бұрын
Our blanket came apart after only 1 month. Very disappointed.
@maritimespook
@maritimespook Жыл бұрын
@@claudiamiller8724 not good ! Get an actual Military Surplus Italian blanket they are good 👍
@ipsun1632
@ipsun1632 2 жыл бұрын
Poor dog got left
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 2 жыл бұрын
Yes rumor has it he is still roaming the woods
@escapetherace1943
@escapetherace1943 3 жыл бұрын
buy a 2nd and cut and sew it into a poncho
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome idea!!
@281covfefe5
@281covfefe5 4 жыл бұрын
👍🏻💯
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@alexblue6991
@alexblue6991 2 жыл бұрын
I think that you're dog wants his bed back
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 2 жыл бұрын
Google pure bre labrador retriever -;) he doesn't want his bed back he wants to find a place to swim
@cedricdeheynwoeste
@cedricdeheynwoeste 4 жыл бұрын
👍👊
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers brotha!
@mickmacy6161
@mickmacy6161 Жыл бұрын
Throw one on the pup!
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing Жыл бұрын
Pure bred Lab! He don't wouldn't need it even on -50 degrees
@nachorock3628
@nachorock3628 Жыл бұрын
The dog is like yea what about me?
@ShowemRight
@ShowemRight 2 жыл бұрын
looks as if the dog wanted the blanket too.
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 2 жыл бұрын
google labrador retriever :-)
@izakniemann5734
@izakniemann5734 5 ай бұрын
It's not a wool blanket - it's a plasticwool blanket!
@nomsolo9935
@nomsolo9935 2 жыл бұрын
That poor dog
@BackcountryKing
@BackcountryKing 2 жыл бұрын
He's on a lab for gods sakes ... they ate BRED to swim in the COLD Atlantic Ocean to fetch fishing lines ... the cold doesn't bother them... I mean common q little common sense
@ERICWAGNERSLUCID
@ERICWAGNERSLUCID 9 ай бұрын
IT’S NOT EVEN WOOL!
@BarnabusWestwood-lk3nf
@BarnabusWestwood-lk3nf 5 ай бұрын
Its 80% wool.
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