Camping & Outdoor Blankets – Reviewed
We’ve pulled together a selection of the best camping blankets from lightweight, waterproof outdoor blankets to warmer, thermal filled, fleece-lined blankets.
A camping blanket is a more versatile and less bulky alternative to a sleeping bag. You can wrap it around you on a chilly night, lay it on the ground as a picnic blanket, bring it with you to the summer festival, or use it to keep warm at the stadium. And, a blanket with water proofing will keep you dry as well.
Whether you’re summer camping, backpacking, hiking, having a picnic on the beach, or just relaxing in front of Netflix, a camping blanket will be a go to accessory. And, if you’re lucky enough to be living the van life, you’ll be reaching for your blanket all the time.
Combined with a thermal camping mattress, a camping blanket is warm enough for summer camping and a lot more comfortable than a mummy sleeping bag.
Here we review some of the best camping blankets available:
VOITED Ripstop Camping Blanket
- MSRP: from 89.00 GBP | 99.90 EUR | 99.00 USD
- Dimensions: 203x137cm | 80x54inch
- Weight: 835g | 30oz
- Water-resistant: Yes
- Temperature rating: 13°C | 55°F
With striking designs, first class quality and functionality to match, it’s easy to see why VOITED’s camping blankets get such rave reviews. The Ripstop is VOITED’s lightest multi-use camping blanket. It’s water-resistant and insulated so will keep you warm and dry down to 13°C/55°F. Ideal for summer camping or as an extra layer at other times of the year.
The blanket comes packed into a stuff sack, but can be folded into a 38cm square pocket to become a pillow or a cushion. Use it at home on the sofa, as a travel pillow on long flights or in the campervan. Feeling chilly – pull it out into a blanket. You can wrap it round you and button it up into a poncho or fold it over into a sleeping bag. Two blankets can button together to make a double sleeping bag. If that idea appeals, we suggest pairing the Ripstop with either VOITED’s Fleece blanket or their warmer CloudTouch Sherpa fleece version.
It’s always good to see a brand paying attention to the environment. VOITED’s camping blankets use Ripstop REPREVE® for the outer fabric, a performance nylon made from recycled plastic bottles. And, the fabric’s inherent wicking, odor control and water-resistance are enhanced with a renewably sourced and fluorine-free Bionic-Finish®Eco coating.
Prices start at £89.00 with limited edition designs priced slightly higher. Get 15% off when you enter code ULTIMATE15 at checkout.
Available from: VOITED.com
YETI Lowlands Blanket
- MSRP: 200.00 GBP | 230.00 EUR | 200.00 USD
- Dimensions: 198x140cm | 78x55inch
- Weight: 2600g | 92oz
- Water-resistant: Yes
- Temperature rating: n/a
The Yeti Lowlands Blanket stands out as a top-tier choice for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a durable and versatile blanket for their adventures. Yes, it’s expensive, but it’s meticulously engineered and you get Yeti quality and longevity.
The blanket has a two-layer construction – a polyester and rayon blend for the padded top layer, and tough 100% polyester for the waterproof underside. At 2.5 kilos it’s not a light blanket, but it comes with a sturdy carry bag that’s easy to pack. Ideal then for stowing in the car boot ready for your outdoor ventures.
One of the standout features of this blanket is how easy it is to keep clean. Just shake off any sand or loose dirt and throw it in the washing machine on a cold wash. And the material dries quick too, so it’s a very easy blanket to live with.
The Yeti Lowlands also comes with six reinforced utility loops that allow you to stake the blanket to the ground when it’s windy, or hang it up as a wind-break or shelter in camp.
If you’re looking for a cosy blanket to wrap around you on a chilly evening, this may not be it. But, if you want a solid and reliable blanket for camping, picnics, or hanging out at the beach, the Yeti won’t let you down.
Available from: Amazon
Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket
- MSRP: TBC
- Dimensions: 190x132cm | 75x52inch
- Weight: 952g | 34oz
- Water-resistant: Yes
- Temperature rating: 240 gsm hollow fibre insulation
The Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket is a premium camping blanket which blends style, comfort, and functionality. Perfect for adventurers who value both aesthetics and practicality, this blanket is a firm favourite among outdoor enthusiasts.
Rumpl’s Original Puffy is warm, lightweight, water-resistant and packs down into its stuff sack, making it a great companion for hiking, camping, or even just for extra comfort at home.
As you’d expect from a leading blanket brand, the Puffy is made from durable, high-quality materials designed to withstand the rigors of outdoor use. The water-resistant outer fabric is constructed from recycled ripstop polyester with a DMR coating, which helps to repel both water and dirt. This is combined with synthetic hollow fibre insulation, which traps air warmed by your body for warmth.
The synthetic materials used in the blanket mean it’s machine washable and quick to dry. It also means that if you do get caught in the rain, the filling doesn’t clump together like natural down would.
One of the most appealing aspects of Rumpl blankets is the quality of the designs. With beautiful gradient colour schemes, unique artist-designs and striking graphical depictions of National Parks, it’s hard to choose your favourite.
If you’re at all environmentally conscious, you’ll appreciate that the blanket is made from post-consumer recycled materials, making it a sustainable choice. But the Durable Water Repellent (DWR) coating is chemical based with dubious eco credentials, in comparison to the fluorine free coating used in VOITED’s blankets.
The Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a versatile, durable, and stylish outdoor blanket. While it may be a bit pricier than some alternatives, the beautiful designs, functionality and quality of the materials go a long way to justifying the investment.
Available from: Amazon
Therm-a-Rest Argo Outdoor Blanket
- MSRP: TBC
- Dimensions: 198x183cm | 78x72inch
- Weight: 720g | 26oz
- Water-resistant: Yes
- Temperature rating: 15-18°C | 60-65°F
The Therm-a-Rest Argo camping blanket is geared towards hikers and backpackers looking for a larger blanket that’s still warm, lightweight and packable. You can also pair it with a Therm-a-Rest sleeping mat for reliable warmth and comfort in a wide range of conditions making this a very versatile option.
When designing the Argo camping blanket, Therm-a-Rest addressed the limitations of a traditional sleeping bag for summer camping. Most people sleep with their sleeping bag completely unzipped with their feet in the foot-box. It’s certainly the case that when summer camping in the south of France your sleeping bag’s always fully unzipped. Therm-a-Rest’s Argo blanket is designed so you can have it loose and open on warmer nights, or cinch the bottom edge to reduce drafts when the weather cools down.
The blanket’s outer fabric is a 30D Polyester RipStop treated with a DWR (Durable Water Repellent) solution, providing enough water repellency to keep you dry around camp in light rain. The inner fabric is also made from 30D polyester but, like Therm-a-Rest’s Sleep Liner, is brushed for a soft feel next to the skin. The Argo uses Therm-a-Rest’s own eraLoft™ insulation for warmth, which is super-lightweight, packable and water-resistant. The blanket packs down into its own built-in pocket, which can be used as a travel pillow.
The Argo blanket is available in four different colourways, including a nice bright tomato red and the Topo Wave design shown here. Large enough for 2 people on a queen size bed, great for summer camping or for an extra layer in the winter, the Argo camping blanket is a great choice.
Available from: Amazon
SnugPak Jungle Blanket WGTE
- MSRP: TBC
- Dimensions: 193x162cm | 76x64inch
- Weight: 708g | 25oz
- Water-resistant: Yes
- Temperature rating: 7°C | 45°F
The SnugPak Jungle Blanket is a versatile, lightweight and compact camping blanket. At 193cm long by 162cm wide it’s a good sized blanket that you can use equally well on the couch at home as for travelling and camping. The outer fabric is windproof and water-resistant and the inner material is anti-microbial which means it inhibits the growth of microorganisms – great for steamy jungle conditions!
SnugPak say the Jungle Blanket has a temperature rating of 7°C/45°F, but although it has an excellent warmth to weight ratio, realistically it’s a 2 season camping blanket suitable down to about 10°C/50°F. The blanket comes with a compression sack and will pack down smaller than a rugby ball. And, at a snip over 700 grams, it’s light enough and small enough to stuff into the bottom of a backpack or keep handy in the boot of your car.
A great bit of kit to round off your ground mat and bivvy bag combo. The SnugPak Jungle Blanket is lightweight, warm, packs down small and is excellent value. But it’s only available in black or olive green, which may be a bit limiting, unless you want to lie low in the jungle.
Available from: Amazon