Awesome Blankets

Pike Trail’s bestselling Pocket Blanket weighs just 6.9 oz yet expands to a 60″ x 56″ surface. That’s big enough to allow four adults to sit comfortably. It’s made of ripstop polyester and is waterproof, sandproof, puncture-resistant, and tear-resistant. When it’s time to pack up, you can fold it in seconds into its nylon spandex bag.

Summer is here, so you might not think a down blanket would be useful. But campers know it can get quite chilly at night. Get Out Gear’s puffy quilted blanket is stuffed with 650-fill down to keep you nice and toasty. Its exterior is made from 20D ripstop nylon with a durable, water-resistant coating. It opens to 77″ x 50″ and rolls up to fit in a 12″ x 5″ stuff sack.

Scandinavian brand Indigofera is known for its oversized Norwegian wool blankets. They teamed up with artist Björn Atldax to create a series of eye-catching textile art. The surrealist images incorporate skulls, monsters, and traditional Mixtec symbology. Each blanket measures 2 m x 1.5 m (~6.56 ft x 4.92 ft) and will wrap you in warmth and weirdness.

Make your new festival staple the ENO Islander LED Blanket and you’ll never get lost in the crowd. The colorful, quick-drying-nylon ground tarp is trimmed with a string of LED lights that stake your personal acreage in three lighting modes: bright, dim, and flashing. Travels small in its own stuff pack and runs on three AAA batteries.

The Woolly Mammoth blanket will keep you warm and cozy indoors or out. It’s made from 80% Merino sheep’s wool, which is naturally resistant to fire, water, and wrinkling. The blanket measures 66″ x 90″ and has double-stitched edging to prevent fraying. Choose from a variety of pleasant and calming colors.

Adam Savage teamed up with Mafia Bags to create this rugged bedroll for camping, festivals, and tailgating. The repurposed sailcloth on its outside resists moisture, while its cozy inside is made from loom-woven wool. Corner grommets allow for ground stakes, and its straps are made from seatbelt webbing with magnetic buckles. Measures 80″ L x 67″ W.

This heavy-duty outdoor blanket is made from lightweight, dual-layer polypropylene with corner grommets. It works as a waterproof tarp, an impromptu shelter, or an emergency blanket. Its Mylar side reflects heat, and also can help signal for help by reflecting light. Measures 60″ x 82″ when opened, and stows in a zipper pouch.

Celebrate your love for comic books with this oversize 54″ x 72″ sherpa blanket, covered with a collage of 72 classic Marvel comic book covers. The silk-touch polyester and fleece blanket will keep you wrapped up and warm in the secure embrace of your favorite superheroes.

Rumpl teamed up with Houdini to create its most technically advanced blanket. It offers protection from the elements with a dual-layer waterproof shell and Houdini C9 Ripstop fabric. A double-snap clip lets you wear it as a cape on chilly days, and it comes with a waterproof stuff sack to carry it in. Plus, it’s made from 100% recycled/recyclable materials.

Kelty’s cozy camping blanket is perfect for keeping warm in your tent or when out picnicking. The oversize blanket measures 72″ x 55″ and has a 300T polyester taffeta shell and lining with one of three out of this world galactic camo prints. Includes a stuff sack for easy packing and carrying.

Next time you visit the beach, don’t take all of the sand home with you. CGEAR’s Sandlite beach mats have a patented layered weave that lets grains of sand flow through, keeping it free of sand, dirt, and dust. The mats come in 5’1″ x 6’6″ and 6’6″ x 6’6″ sizes in various colors. Great for picnics, too.

Despite the brand name, you won’t be S.O.L. if you find yourself in an emergency and you’re carrying this survival kit. It comes in a waterproof bag and includes eight kinds of items that can help you light a fire, signal rescuers, perform emergency repairs, and survive in extreme conditions.

Rumpl teamed up with textile artist Maggie Thompson to create this eye-catching Original Puffy Blanket. The interleaved blocks of color were inspired by the artist’s Ojibwe heritage. Like other Rumpl’s, the blanket repels water, has corner loops for staking, and a clip so you can wear it as a cape. Also available as a beach towel.

Keep a blanket with you wherever life might take you with the Matador Pocket Blanket. It folds down small enough to keep in your pocket but opens up to 63″ x 44″, accommodating 2 to 4 people. It’s water-resistant, puncture-resistant, and tear-resistant and has built-in metal ground stakes at its corners.

This cozy and artful wool blend blanket from One of These Days celebrates America’s West with a scene of a lone cowboy and his horse making their way cross the plains in search of their next drink of water. The 49″ x 60″ blanket has a crochet-stitched edge, and a reverse print on the back.

Outdoor gear company AllTrails teamed up with Rumpl to create three exclusive designs of their wonderful puffy blanket. These toasty blankets incorporate recycled plastics and have a DWR finish that resists water and stains. They measure 52 x 75″ and come in Desert Night, Green Range, and Coastal Sunrise prints.

Premium athletic wear brand Reigning Champ teamed up with Pacific Northwest weavers Pendleton to create this stadium blanket for chilly days in the bleachers. The limited-edition blanket is woven in an ombre pattern in shades of blue, black, and grey and is made from soft virgin wool and cotton blend. Measures 64″ x 80″.

Thanks to its integrated hood, this windproof and waterproof blanket will help keep you warm and dry whether sleeping or hiking. Wear it like a poncho or bundle up underneath at your campsite. It comes in a number of patterns, but our favorite is this shiny silver NASA-inspired design. Measures 54″ x 75″.

Vapor95 sells these colorful tapestries featuring artwork that combines classic Japanese style with neon cyberpunk color schemes. Each 60″ x 50″ tapestry is handmade and dye sublimated so they never fade. Designs include Ramen Village, Crystal Shower, and Together at Twilight. More cool Vapor95 tapestries here.

Geeky pillow maker Throwboy teamed up with the Mineola Knitting Company to create a colorful series of throw blankets inspired by classic Apple Macintosh imagery. The 50″ X 60″ throws are woven from recycled cotton and polyester, and feature images of the MacOS startup face, the iMac G3, and the 5th-gen iPod.

Rumpl’s colorful puffy blankets pay tribute to America’s National Parks. The blankets feature a water-repellant ripstop nylon shell and 100% post-consumer recycled insulation. Locales include Yosemite, Yellowstone, Joshua Tree, Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountains, and the Great Smoky Mountains.

The puffy, reversible, water-resistant Adventure Blanket from Cascade Mountain Tech has become our cozy buddy for camping, beaching, event-going, and RV bedding. Made of machine-washable nylon rip-stop, it’s big enough for two (70” x 60”) and has thumb loops so you can wrap up while keeping your hands free.

Artist Susan Kare is known for her design of the system icons used on the original Apple Macintosh. In addition, she created the Cairo “dingbats” typeface, which can now be enjoyed on one of Areaware’s woven 50″ x 70″ blankets, crafted from 100% organic cotton. Available in black/white, green/pink, or grey/yellow.