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With winter just around the corner, colder nights means cozier nights, making now is the ideal time to get in some car camping, backyard chilling, and park picnics. So grab one the of the following outdoors-specific insulated blankets, or even an outdoorsy snuggie (we hear they're making a comeback), and stay comfy all season long.
Made with recycled insulation, traceable down, and sustainable materials, these warm and reliable down blankets and insulated throws help maximize good vibes and warm extremities—even if you're just chilling on the couch at home.
Rumpl NanoLoft Puffy Blanket
Rumpl more or less created the insulated outdoor blanket market as we know it today. This new version of their OG blanket is made with 100% post-consumer recycled NanoLoft insulation and a DWR treatment for weather repellency. For an ultralight option, check out the 16 oz Featherlite Down version.
Weight: 1 lb 12 oz
Price: $179
Dimensions: 52 x 75 inches
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Kammok Bobcat Backpacking Quilt
One of the most versatile blankets on the list, this down quilt, made with rip-stop nylon, DWR waterproofing, and 600 duck down fill, converts to poncho mode, hammock underquilt mode, and sleeping bag mode. Let's hear a round of applause for the jack-of-all-trades of quilts.
Weight: 1 lb 4 oz
Price: $199
Dimensions: 55 x 84 inches
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Montbell Down Blanket
The medium sized down blanket looks minimalist on the outside, but converts to shawl or skirt with drawstring, making it a superior wearable option with its smaller size and lightweight properties.
Weight: 7 oz
Price: $89
Dimensions: 38 x 52 inches
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Snow Peak x Rumpl NanoLoft Takibi Blanket
Named after the word for "bonfire" in Japanese, this all-new blanket collab is one of a kind. With fire-resistant Snow Peak recycled fabric on one side and recycled Rumpl 20D nylon on the other, this blanket is built for hangouts by the fire; what Snow Peak calls "Takibi Time."
Weight: 1 lb 11 oz
Price: $299
Dimensions: 50 x 70 inches
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Feathered Friends Down Throw Blanket
A fave OG PNW brand with an unbeatable name, Feathered Friends, makes this no-frills 700-fill hypoallergenic throw. As the above photo suggests, this blanket is our top pick for getting snuggly by the wood stove in an old cabin.
Weight: 2 lbs 2 oz
Price: $145
Dimensions: 48 x 66 inches
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Stoic Basecamp Bivy Quilt
A huge blanket—with synthetic insulation and a water repellent finish—for its price; Stoic can't be beat. A backcountry exclusive, Stoic makes high-quality camp gear with accessible prices aimed at lowering the financial barrier of entry in the outdoors. This one's perfect for two.
Weight: 3 lbs
Price: $95 $71
Dimensions: 84 x 84 inches
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Therm-a-Rest Ramble Down Blanket
The Seattle-based Therm-a-Rest consistently delivers. Another hella puffy option, the Ramble Down Blanket is among the lightest of the list, with 650 fill down, DWR treatment, and a lifetime warranty.
Weight: 1 lb 8 oz
Price: $290
Dimensions: 88 x 88 inches
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Patagonia Macro Puff Quilt
Measuring larger than a queen-sized mattress, Patagonia’s lightweight, weather-proof Macro Puff™ Quilt is stuffed with PlumaFill synthetic insulation that mimics down's heat-trapping capabilities while still staying warm when wet. Webbing loops on each corner allow the blanket to be hung or secured to trees, tent pads, or poles. The whole thing easily packs down into a sack when not in use, and it's also Fair Trade certified.
Weight: 1 lb 11.4 oz
Price: $249
Dimensions: 83 x 69 inches
Klymit Versa Blanket
Say it with me. Per-fect-tra-vel-pil-low. This lightweight synthetic blanket from Klymit doubles as a pillow by stuffing into its built-in foot-box that creates an ideal-warm weather sleep system. A real twofer.
Weight: 1 lb 8 oz
Price: $80
Dimensions: 88 x 88 inches
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REI Co-op Down Camp Blanket
This 600-fill goose down insulated blanket is available in two sizes and features a DWR treatment, packs down to roughly twice the size of a Nalgene, and is made of recycled poly fabric. The color may leave something to be desired, but at this price it's going to be tough to find a bigger or better down blanket for camping.
Weight: 1 lb 6 oz
Price: $169
Dimensions: 54 x 70 inches
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Horizon Hound Down Camping Blanket
Although we've never personally tested this brand (buyer, beware), this option looks to be one of the puffier versions of the lot. Machine washable with 650-fill down, featuring rip-stop nylon and water resistant treatment, this blanket packs a punch. For the size and the price, you it's hard to beat.
Weight: 1 lb 6 oz
Price: $89
Dimensions: 50 x 77 inches
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Published 06-01-2021
