Wool Blanket - Worth it?

[subcanis]

I have always carried at least 1 (up to 3) wool blankets with me when I hike, camp, or go into the woods for any reason. They have fantastic insulative qualities (wet or dry) are tough and can be multi-purposed (insulation, shelter, ground pad, hammock, carry-all, etc. BUT...They are heavy and bulky. I can't seem to convince myself to leave 'em home. Opinions????

[Doubletime]

UHHHHH!

NO!

[deuce656]

love them but only when car camping. i think my whole sleep system is lighter than 1

[The Tree Frog]

I want one. Where did you get yours?

[SilvrSurfr]

You hike with wool blankets? Geez.

[subcanis]

You hike with wool blankets? Geez.

I KNOW! Hahahahaha! But yes, I do. That's my conundrum. How do you give up something so good...when it's so bad. Truth be told, I'm a strong hiker and I'm not that concerned with weight, but alas...they are so darned HEAVY. I am trying to mend my ways, but I can be so stubborn.

[subcanis]

I want one. Where did you get yours?

Well, my first came from my dad, who got his in the Navy in the '60's. However, I recently found some EXCELLENT ones on Etsy. Italian military surplus. Best I've had. Seller is called Ode to June.

[michigandave]

Hike your own hike and hang your own hang. I like the idea of having one for winter trips with the pulk.

[SoaknWet]

I'm going to guess "Old School" My grandpa always preached Three things you never go into the woods without, matches,knife and blanket, mainly wool. Took a few years to break the blanket habit. Sometimes I still think he'll tell at me. I probably still at least one old army blanket in the attic.

[dkurfiss]

I do not hike with a wool blanket but mostly I base camp and day hike. I do have one for base camp and I have one in every vehicle for winter emergency use. That being said, my knees would not allow me hike with my wool blankets but I am not you and if you want to carry one, go for it!