Written by: Harrow Elizabeth

When you think of a warm blanket for camping or the best camping blanket, what do you think of? You might picture a thick, heavy, wool blanket that has trendy designs, is soft and durable, and keeps the heat in. 

But what also might come to mind could be the way wool blankets tend to take up space when you’re trying to pack, weigh down your gear when you’re hiking to the perfect spot, and gets leaves and stickers caught into the material after you cuddle with them around a campfire. 

Not to mention if you have a canine companion or two accompanying you, that wool will gather dog hair like nobody’s business. And drying the wool blanket after it gets wet from unexpected rainfall or mud puddles? Forget about it. 

The Search For The Best Camping Blanket

An alternative blanket for camping—that could very well be the warmest blanket for camping if not the best blanket for camping—is an insulated, waterproof blanket. You might be thinking, how could an insulated blanket be the best camping blanket? There’s no way that thin material could make the warmest packable blanket or most thermal blanket for camping I can find. If these are your thoughts, you’re in for a surprise!

The Benefits Of A Thermal Blanket For Camping

While insulated blankets are made with thinner material than wool blankets, they are surprisingly toasty. People describe insulated camping blankets as being cozy with the perfect amount of warmth—never too hot, never too cold. The material of thermal blankets for camping is designed just like thermal jackets, meant to help you travel lightly while also keeping you warm and comfortable while adventuring. 

Because insulated camping blankets are lighter and more flexible, they are also super easy to pack away, to the point you can almost forget they’re even there. Our thermal travel blankets are even designed to be compact camping and can be stored away within their own little pouches just like sleeping bags. Except you don’t have to have a wrestling match with them to get them back inside their pouches like you do sleeping bags (which is another win if you ask me).

Easy To Clean, Compact, And Adventure-Ready

Another reason insulated camping blankets make for the best camping blankets is how simple they are to keep clean, even while you are on the go. While a wool blanket can become dirty or soaked to the point you no longer want to use it during your camping trip, an insulated compact camping blanket is waterproof and anti-static, meaning you don’t need to worry about your warm blanket for camping getting wet or coated in dog hair, dirt, and other outdoor elements—it will all fall right off with just a few simple shakes. 

And, once you’re home, all you have to do is toss your thermal blanket for camping into the washing machine, let it air dry, and it’s all good to go for the next adventure that calls for your warmest packable blanket.

Comparing Wool vs. Waterproof Camping Blankets

It seems that insulated camping blankets are checking all the boxes for the top priorities you want in a blanket for camping. They are toasty warm, they are light but compact, they clean super easily, and they can go just about anywhere with you. Seriously, you don’t even have to be an avid camper to enjoy a thermal blanket. Take them to the movie theater, on your next road trip, to the next sports game, or when you’re chilling with your friends on the back patio. 

Additionally, if you get a blanket from us, your insulated waterproof blanket will also have pockets—who doesn’t love pockets?—and foot pouches as well as snaps to help keep it warmly wrapped around you, really making it the warmest blanket for camping.

Another plus of our waterproof, packable, insulated, warm blankets for camping is that they are also made with 100% recycled bottles, so you can feel even more comfortable knowing that your favorite and best camping blanket has also been kind to the environment. 

Are you still comparing wool blankets with insulated waterproof blankets? Here is a simple rundown for you:

The Verdict: The Warmest Packable Blanket Wins

Do we have a winner for the best camping blanket yet? 😀

Here at Gravel, we want to help make sure you have the warmest packable blanket possible that also fits your personality and gives you the best camping blanket experience you could ask for.

Be sure to check out all of our warm, cozy options for insulated camping blankets, give them a shot, and let us know if you think they truly are the best (we bet you will).

Happy adventuring! 🧳🚗💨🛫🌍✨