I have found some blankets that are old army type and such. they are going to be used just for coverin stuff up so they need not be expensive. I was also told that I can use painters cloth to cover things also.
Things are on hold rught now also as I might need surgery on my arm to rapair a torn bicept. thank you guys for all the help though

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Originally posted by Art Vandalay:
Crookedface-
I hope this isnt too late. Beware of Crazy Crow's sizing on their blankets, should you decide to go that route. I ordered a "60x80" white wool blanket once that turned out to be a little less than half that size. Their descriptions are deceptive. I try not to order from them anymore unless its something that they can't really mess up. Keep us updated as to what you choose for a blanket. Also, if you havent found one already, I have one that I think would work very well for you. I would be able to offer it for a good deal. Email me- margarineman123@aim.com

Did you complain to them? What you describe goes beyond deceptive, it is cheating.

volatpluvia Found the same situation when I was in Italy,locals one price,Americans three prices.I just got one of the Locals to do my buying and payed them a commission for their efforts.Everyone did well.The locals love to dicker,it's the gamesman ship,lot like Yankee Traders here,the price isnt THE price it's the place to start.Work both ends to the middle,NEVER go to the middle first,it's insulting,got to play the game,it's all about the game.

Rifleman,
I didnt complain to them. It was 17 dollars, and I just used the wool for various projects. Half of that blanket is still lying around somewhere. I've had other problems with them too. Their "Assumption Sash" for one. Silly me, I thought it was 100% cotton, because that's what one of their staff told me...It came, and it was so farby I couldnt stand it. I guess I could complain, but I just put it out for sale, hoping to maybe break even on it. So, I just stop ordering tings from them. Or, like I said earlier, I just order the basic things that I can't really go wrong on.

Well let me tell you my humble opinion. I have not had a hand woven blanket from NWT but I have bought the Whitney's and Hudson bays and they are no where near what a Wilde is. CJ weaves her blankets but she does buy her yarn so I cannot tell you if her yarn is hand woven but I will tell you her blankets are the best out there as far as I am concerned. I have 2 both of them since about 1998 and they are just like new and I have Hudson bays that are getting ragged. We use a Wilde on the bed every night and I mean every night.

I will say that if you plan on trekking with a blanket you better get a Wilde. They will role up tighter in a bundle for carrying. Call Ed and talk to him. 816-914-5928 talk to him of even CJ they are both great people.\

Tiny

another source for point blankets is Ebay i have found several over the years at great prices

i have to agree with Tiny Wilde blankets are the best around i have soken to CJ and she expained to me how she makes her blankets using pure virgin wool from Scotland i was caught in a quick rain storm using my matchcoat i was warm and dry can't beat a CJ wilde blanket

I'll second [or third] the positive comments on Wilde blankets--I don't know where Art got his info, but Wildes are handwoven on a loom as old blankets were. I have Whitneys, Wildes, Robert Stone [another great handwoven blanket maker] and several other blankets, including surplus ones. The Wildes have the tightest weave and will turn the wind and cold and even rain for a while. I recently bought a "half blanket" from Wilde for my wife [to use as a matchcoat]and I have had a Wilde matchcoat for several years. Yes, it is not as "full" as some other types, yet it is warm and tough--I wouldn't go out in the winter without mine.

Has anyone had a Tony Baker blanket? How did it rate?

I have looked at Wilde blankets, but since you can not get the price from them without buying one, I haven't.

How much are their blankets?

Is this a situation that, "if you have to ask you can't afford it?"

Sparks

I am pretty sure wilde blankets run 3 to 400 dollars

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Originally posted by sparks:
I have looked at Wilde blankets, but since you can not get the price from them without buying one, I haven't.

How much are their blankets?

Is this a situation that, "if you have to ask you can't afford it?"

Sparks

Not true, you contact them and ask about blankets or matchcoats and they email you photos, then you can ask about prices for the items of interest--you do not have to buy to find out costs--a little awkward, perhaps. I recently bought a half blanket from Wilde for $175.

Thanks for the details.

All the same the awkwardness stopped me from inquiring further. I'll stay with used military blankets of 100% wool.

Sparks

P.S. also check out Rob Stone--his PC trade blankets are about 1/2 price of Wilde and are first rate--I have an early style white blanket with indigo end stripe--it is fuller, but I doubt warmer than my Wildes, but well made and authentic.

Looks like quit a spread on the cost $3.00 to $400.00 dollars,should be able to find something you like.Sparks "WWW.Cheaper than Dirt.com" lots of surplus military blankets from all over the world,some are 100% wool in different colors.

A couple of years ago some British military-hospital blankets appeared on the surplus market at prices under $10. All wool, one of them even has the British broad-arrow mark and "EW" which I take to mean "Early's of Witney". Medium-weight, but excellent quality. The price has gone up, but I believe they're still available.
I also have a Witney "Mohawk" pattern, which is a white blanket with alternating 1" stripes of red and blue. Never see anyone else with one, and they don't offer that pattern these days. It's a fine blanket. Won't stop the wind--that's what canvas is for.

Dick

Crookedface,
I have used a couple of the Italian surplus blankets for several years,got them through Spotsmans Guide. I see them all over the place now. I have spent many nights in pretty cold weather with no complaints. You can't go wrong for the price.
Chasing Crow

Chasing Crow I'll second that, mine weighs over 5lbs. .It is scratchy though, but for $19.95 I won't complain.

You are right 1/2 blanket equals 1/2 price .All the ones i looked at so far are above 300$$(full size wilde blanket). Is there a Rob Stone web site?

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Originally posted by benny:
You are right 1/2 blanket equals 1/2 price .All the ones i looked at so far are above 300$$(full size wilde blanket). Is there a Rob Stone web site?

I lost my email address for him--you might try asking on FrontierFolks site--many know him there.