The Wool Blanket Sleeping Bag

[@cnybanditoutdoors]

Just found a large queen size wool blanket last night at a local Thrifty Shopper store for 5 bucks ! Super excited. Doing a men's retreat this weekend at a Christian summer camp... We'll be inside but the cabins are un-insulated. Looking forward to using the blanket! Thank you for the tip Dan!

[@dannyh9010]

I really liked your bigger wool blanket. After I figured out how you put yours together, I just finished making a 90x90 blanket from two Harbor Freight 60x80 wool blankets. Total cost, with tax = $18.36. Sweet!

[@harrisonbuck2749]

what are the dimensions of the cut pieces that are sewn together?

[@michalurbanful]

How do you sew them together best, please?

[@davidsain2129]

Brilliant! Good knowledge to take in the woods. I also enjoyed seeing you on Toundsends showing how to wear a blanket as a coat. Great, useful content.

[@journeybrook9357]

With wool blankets and a flannel fitted sheet. Love the warmth comfort and rase and roll.

[@LGSkywalker82]

As always, taking a known method and stepping up its game! Thanks Dan

[@jackvoss5841]

Try the same technique when sitting on the blanket DIAGONALLY, instead of squarely. One corner as the foot box, and the diagonally opposite corner as the head covering. Some won’t like it; others will. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@neilsdahlberg1323]

All snugged in--Now I gotta pee....

[@solsurvivor5899]

Every time

[@MightyAmiro]

🤣😤😠

[@tnzayatz6579]

Of course!

[@stepanbandera5206]

x 3

[@davidvavra9113]

Good idea. I keep a few stainless steel diaper pins on hand. They lock closed and come in bright colors, easy to find. 4 for a buck at Walmart.

[@viburnumwillow4669]

Watched one of your videos because it kept getting recommended to me. Subscribed after watching it, and looking at your channel. Quality content my man.

[@coalcracker]

Thanks I appreciate it

[@viburnumwillow4669]

Coalcracker Bushcraft Keep up the good work. Informative and interesting videos, a great combo.

[@bd9632]

I love watching your videos. I used to camp a lot in the past. Your advice is very clear and full of positive energy.

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. Yet again, you have offered clear instruction on a valuable topic. Again, thank you.

[@sashanealand8315]

I use a cashmere wool blanket for summer which is light and soft and for a camping pad I use a sheepskin, I just dont like sleeping in plastic! For winter camping I use an old military sleeping bag that is cotton on the inside and outside with a down filler and I put my cashmere wool blanket inside, I still use my sheepskin as a camping sleep mat.

[@BMXPM]

good idea

[@Shadow_Demon_X]

Nice vid :) I've been using that method for years. I move around a lot in my sleep and end up waking in the middle of the night so I have the exact same Kilt pins. I haven't had trouble since.

[@ChronicAndIronic]

I like your wool blanket, reminds me of some of the US Navy ones we have on the ships

[@tomek3633]

(excuse my bad english) say, what is the coldest night temperature you can comfortably sleep at with such a blanket (and a tarp as cover/shelter of course)?

[@christofferniemonen8872]

This helped much! I use a strap to bundle me legs. Takes getting used to but the warmth is nice

[@FERALDOG4]

“Snug as a bug in a rug” lol Great idea Dan!

[@rogerjensen5277]

I do something similar but instead of safety pins I use a military poncho as the ground sheet, putting the blanket burrito on top, wrap up the lower part and snap the sides and foot together (I added two snaps to the 'foot' area) and work my way up to my head and now I have protection from ground moisture and some protection from rain! Also adding ground litter for extra insulation is easier and less of a mess!

[@Evenflo76]

Thanks for the video. Would you recommend using a woobie/poncho liner for additional warmth in temps down to 40?

[@robnance1683]

Goid video and that's a good use of big safety pins with the blanket bag.

[@magicdaveable]

Great video Dan. I usually carry 6 extra heavy duty giant safety pins. My wool blanket is extra heavy duty 60"x 90". Weighs in about 5 lbs. but worth the extra heft. If it is really cold I want sufficient protection.

[@southernlandsolo7839]

Great vid Dan. I like the two to three blanket layers of warmth you have. I turn my blanket into a temporary sleeping bag by using paracord ties but it only gives me one layer. Thanks for sharing.

[@thedeathwobblechannel6539]

I am trying to find a way to attach a wooby to the inside of my wool blanket. I got these plastic clips from Perry peacock that you can use on a tarp to put them anywhere to make a tie down point and they got a bunch of them maybe If I can tired them down around the periphery of the blakei can join them and have the best of both in one.

[@lappeldelanature5634]

Sweet tricks you're gifting us these days

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

That’s a great tip Dan. Thanks and take care.

[@Kathleen67.]

Wow, good stuff, thanks! Snug as a bug in a rug, like your sleeping bag - nice!

[@lynnembick431]

Thanks for the demo

[@deanmckilligan8782]

I just had two regular sized wool blankets sewn together on 2 sides (side and bottom) and halfway up the 3rd side so I can climb in and out easily and I don't have to fold and refold or safety pin my blanket every time I move So much easier and doesn't add much more weight to my gear for that second regular sized wool blanket

[@Lycurgus224]

What do you put on the ground in between you and the wool blanket? I have gone backpacking before with a sleeping bag, bivy, small thermarest pad, and ground cloth but still froze my ass off (mountains in early fall and the sleeping bag was garbage). I know my body and with just the wool blanket, even this big one that I think you wrote in other comments is massive and pieced together at 100"x100", I would freeze.

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Excellent info Dan!

[@johnf7017]

Nice video sir! Thank you for always sharing your knowledge!! Gonna leave that sleeping bag behind one day and do this.

[@alexblue6991]

I think I'll have to do this in my bed because my wife keeps pulling the covers off me .this is something similar to what the Scottish highlanders done with their kilts and plaids in Scotland hiding from the English .Alec from Scotland

[@dannyh9010]

Can you please post a picture of how you sewed this together.

[@davidcarrington3135]

Very nice video I’m from Alaska and this is the first time I’ve ever seen anything like that and that way is cool very very cool

[@blueridgebushcraft8294]

Great video and advice

[@MrSIXGUNZ]

Great information as always my friend 😇

[@308dad8]

Dan where can we get thick 100% wool blankets for inexpensive?

[@godSPARDA1995]

Great video! Will remember this for my next camping trip. What do you think is the comfort temperature of sleeping with a wool blanket alone? And what are the dimensions of the one in this video?:)

[@maxsparks5183]

So do I have to unpin and re pin that each of the 2-4 times I’m going to have to get up to pee during the night? Or is it possible to slide in and out without having to do all that?

[@jerrycollins4893]

Nice!… great video!..

[@edfaringer8671]

Thanks Dan, again as always great info and easy to understand…Ed

[@robertmaxwell3220]

Thank you!

[@danhold1]

Great job

[@mrwes100]

It’s a great method and I use it with a queen size wool blanket.

[@yourbarista4154]

mrwes100 what temps are you able to do it? I tried it last night at 32F with two blankets and got pretty cold at 3am.

[@FT4Freedom]

Is that a queen or king blanket.

[@lauriebloggs8391]

Czech Army Sleeping bag......can add a second blanket too. Bought two for about "20 US dollars/£18 Sterling 🙂

[@kn_disrrptofficial4125]

I love your vids I'm just starting and love to learn new stuff

[@badhat3051]

sound advice Dan, I know because my grand dad taught me that trick right around 60 years ago... that being said it looks like you might have pieced your blanket together from one or two more blankets am I right?

[@coalcracker]

Yes I pieced that together to make it 100x100

[@badhat3051]

good then you're the one to ask my dumb question of ... What kind- size of thread did you use as well as the seam type

[@emilyacoxpsychic]

What are the dimensions of that blanket?

[@cbmx780]

Simple. Genius. Thanks man

[@BenTheThird]

Great tip.

[@ryangaunt6843]

What size blanket is that?

[@Hacksaw.Jim.Duggan]

good vid.. questions: how tall are you?, and what are the dimensions of your blanket? thanks...

[@Hacksaw.Jim.Duggan]

Tru Hartwood thank you for the detailed response😃💪🏼✌🏼😇

[@thinkingsurvival]

Hi Dan, love your insights. What is a good thickness and charachteristics for wool blankets. I would love a video on what to look for in a good blanket. Do you favor loftier fuzzy wool or the sturdier denser blankets like mil surplus that are more durable for outdoor camping?

[@emilyacoxpsychic]

What are the TOP 5 old-school brands for 100% wool blankets? Also, what's the difference between merino and sheep wool?

[@davidherrick6245]

Dan I know this is a year old video and hope you'll answer. Is the blanket you have one single or 2 sown together. That was a great informative video. Thanks.

[@brianthesnail3815]

I wanted to ask a question about the whole wool blanket idea. How on earth do you clean them? Laying in them gets sweat in them, mud on them. Surely not very practical. I grew up in the countryside and actually kept sheep and know all about the properties of wool but washing it is tricky.

[@FrankChristopherOutdoors]

Awesome video dan. Thanks

[@bmphil3400]

Wool blankets are not very warm but they are fairly fireproof.....I would do this with a long fire or Siberian fire .

[@mathiascaspersen1606]

How big is your blanket?

[@karlo8093]

Great tip!! Thanks Dan!

[@tobiasbourne9073]

Going to try that tomorrow

[@marianomastrogiacomo2313]

Very good 👍👍👍👍

[@grayman7208]

where'd you get those large safety pins ?

[@janaeku8984]

It’s like swaddling a baby 😂👍🏻

[@onemanwulfpack5954]

Brilliant!

[@tankbennett7]

Dan I have a question❓ do your school teach forging knives. That is something I was interested in. If not do you any ideas on how or where I could get started forging

[@homeyv]

Hello sir. I am wondering what size your blanket is? I have always found that I am too wide and fat to be full wrapped. I must be doing something wrong.

[@jcwoods2311]

Like me. Eating too much is wrong. Gotta finish my ice cream now Victor.

[@kevinschmith9379]

Thank you it helps a lot

[@shadowcastre]

That's a good addition to the burrito wool blanket method. I do think though that 2 twin size wool blankets are a much better option, vs 1 queen size, for anyone 6 foot or larger. 2 are much more versitle than 1. Thanks for the video....

[@impermanenthuman8427]

What size dimensions is that blanket?

[@emilyacoxpsychic]

I want to know the same thing!

[@mrq1701]

I recently purchased a Faribault Frontier Wool Blanket, queen size. I'm going to leave the darn thing to one of my children in my will!! I'm afraid of poking holes in it!

[@miazlo]

where did you get that uge wool blanket

[@janineparker3041]

Just sew 2 wool blankets together into a sleeping bag

[@ButterASMR]

One big one folded up into layers is better

[@elliottdmann]

Nice tip, thanks!

[@sunny-gk2mi]

And when a bear comes what do you do?

[@wolvenmoonstone8138]

I wonder if I could sew the folds together... hmmm

[@hobofab]

Wool blankets are the best. I sleep under mine even in my house just to keep my pimp hand strong.

[@rubiconoutdoors3492]

Check out a "Great Kilt"

[@michalurbanful]

Great guide, thanks! :-)

[@TheFlatlander440]

Good vid. What size wool blanket were you utilizing?

[@coalcracker]

100" x 100"

[@TheFlatlander440]

8"4"" square. Thanks mate.

[@NYZOutdoors]

Great video man. I’ve never tried to sleep in just a wool blanket. What temp do you go down to with that set up?

[@coalcracker]

Without a fire and just that blanket I'm good to around 45degrees. I have a hand loomed blanket I can use down to around 30 degrees. So They are very useful. With a fire I slept in only a wool blanket down to single digits

[@NYZOutdoors]

Coalcracker Bushcraft that’s cool man. Thanks for the reply. I’m gonna look into it.

[@jeffgrumley8230]

Hey man, what is the significance of carrying half of a wool blanket??

[@anonymousviewer6359]

In particular you want a wool blanket of 80% wool at least. Wool even when wet keeps you warm. Wool is far superior than cotton or synthetic. Wool is more fire resistant which allows you to sleep by the fire. This was the way of old and the way of new. This is a tradition that doesn't fade.

[@chadith]

I've been cuddling up on our couch when the house is cold with a harbor freight moving blanket. I'm thinking of making some sleeping bags with them. Our current sleeping bags SUCK!!!!! they don't breathe and their not very warm.

[@thomasrcleary]

Super

[@tinsoldier5621]

For the sane or less weight and for speed and simplicity i prefer a sleeping bag

[@kathyfann]

How do you get rid of the smell of sheep 🐑

[@nullgravity2583]

Snuggly buggly🙂

[@GaryARahn]

If you're in love with a wool blanket, stuff it around you inside your sleeping bag

[@stevenreid2969]

why not just use a good quality light weight sleeping bag

[@lesmohr6289]

Snug as a bug in a rug

[@krisangelo727]

so this is all you sleep in?? 🤯 in the world of ultralight this could be incredible, not to mention affordable

[@super15071]

swaddling

[@candiced710]

👍

[@tarrotta8]

Like swaddling a baby

[@shinedowncrawling7860]

Snug as a bug in a rug lol

[@KillingerUSA]

You still at Dave's?

[@coalcracker]

Nope home now

[@jontypmcguire]

snug-as-bug-in-a-rug

[@NoNamegone]

Snug as bug in a rug.

[@dirtyscoundrel2013]

Orrrrrr.... You can use a sleeping bag