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21/9/2007 at 5:21pm
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What blankets do you use? Are there some really warm ones with a small packsize?
We've just had our first 'practice' night camping. It got really chilly sitting outside, so we need to get blankets to keep us warm.
We don't have much space though! Duvets would be too big to take.
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21/9/2007 at 5:49pm
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Bought some cheap fleece blankets from our local factory shop about £2 each. Small pack size and exceptionally warm. Nowhere near you I'm afraid but you could always try your local market.
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21/9/2007 at 5:56pm
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We did the same and bought a couple of fleece blankets off the local market. They are just enough to keep the chill off but quickly rinsed off when you spill your beer!!!!
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21/9/2007 at 6:14pm
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Thanks for the replies...
.. especially the beer rinsing
when I'm visiting the family in the Midlands I'll check the local market, markets & factory shops are a bit lacking down here!..
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21/9/2007 at 6:34pm
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Ikea do huge double fleece blankets for £2.95. And it's worth watching your local Lidl for the double fleece blankets that zip ip round two sides to convert intpo a sleeping bag liner. Bargain for £2.99 also.
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21/9/2007 at 11:50pm
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Hi Samcat
I'd recommend a good base layer t-shirt or vest rather than blankets. Much smaller, and easy to wear when it starts getting nippy and perfect when you want to stay warm in your sleeping bag too. Layers are the key to keeping warm - and a nice big fire or BBQ. Helly Hansen are great but other companies are catching up...
Happy Camping..
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22/9/2007 at 12:09am
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Layers are best Vest or camisole, polo neck and cardi, socks to keep feet snug, a fleecy blanket and nice glass of mulled wine for internal heating all in front of a real BBQ or fire pit
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22/9/2007 at 12:24am
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We have the full monty in our tt, sheet, oversheet, duvet and three pillows each, and electric blanket when it's chilly!
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22/9/2007 at 9:19pm
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you take no chances then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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24/9/2007 at 10:22am
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I love fleecy blankets as they are fairly versitile.
I have used them inside the sleeping bag when it has been really chilly - yet they are easy to whip out if you get too warm. On top of the sleeping bag as an extra layer - again easy to remove if need be.
Also used them as a wrap when sitting outside/inside the tent, just for a bit of extra warmth.
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24/9/2007 at 12:08pm
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wearing vesties is essential.
if i couldn't take my duvet i wouldn't camp but i also take loads of fleeces in the form of coats, jumpers and blankets from 'mr cheap'.
samcat, i see you went to roundhill.. are you on a bike ????
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24/9/2007 at 7:30pm
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It sounds so obvious now, but we didn't wear layers or vesties! they would have helped. Helly Hansen thermals are on a growing wish list.
I'm keeping eyes open for cheap fleece blankets... no luck yet, tried a few places including 2 supermarkets, TK Maxx.
Quote: Originally posted by sonja.p on 24/9/2007
samcat, i see you went to roundhill.. are you on a bike ????
I wish!. Had a very full car and it only had me and an 11 year old in it!!!
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