Wirecutter

This fluffy, quilted plush throw is super-warm, can take a beating, and is the favorite of our picks with kids and pets.

Best for Most

expert-review

Why We Love Garnet Hill Blankets

amazon.com

This is the coziest throw we’ve tried, and it’s durable and easy to clean, so it’s perfect for dorm life.

This super-plush quilted blanket feels warmer and softer (at least on one side) than any other blanket we tested (it’s what we’d grab on a sick day). It’s more than durable enough to withstand kids and pets.

Upgrade Pick

walmart

This cable-knit throw hugs the body more than the woven cotton and wool blankets we recommend. It’s breathable, and the cotton is soft and smooth against the skin.

Budget Pick

This blanket offers the greatest warmth and durability for the lowest relative weight, price, and size. It also stuffs away very well when not in use.

This blanket offers the greatest warmth and durability for the lowest relative weight, price, and size.

OutdoorGearLab

The Rumpl Down Puffy is an impressively lightweight down blanket that ranks high for packability. It packs extremely well into its roll-top stuff sack, so you might as well take it along just in case, whether backpacking or traveling. Clips on the side easily turn it into a poncho, giving you hands-free warmth to cook dinner in comfort or tailgate for your favorite team. The micro-ripstop material and reinforced seams add durability to this featherweight blanket and do an excellent job repelling spills, rain, dog hair, and dirt. Handy corner loops let you stake it to the ground, making it a great picnic companion if you want to keep your bum warm and dry. Those same loops just as easily allow this blanket to hang for storage. It's also machine washable; if you manage to get it dirtier than you can stand, just pop it into your machine at home.
This is one of the smallest single-person blankets we tested, although it is offered in several additional sizes. The material is quite protective, but it is also extremely slippery and easily slides off. Though we love the poncho option, the single clippable loop leaves your front quite exposed; this is great for getting things done, but you'll still need your hands to experience the warmth of a full wrap. Out of all the blankets we tested, this model is by far one of the most costly. The Rumpl is a well-rounded, durable, water-resistant blanket that's also compact, perfect for a backpacker or minimalist traveler.

The Rumpl Down Puffy is an impressively lightweight down blanket that ranks high for packability. It packs exceptionally well into its roll-top stuff sack, so you might as well take it along just in case, whether backpacking or traveling. Clips on the side easily turn it into a poncho, giving you hands-free warmth to cook dinner in comfort or tailgate for your favorite team. The micro-ripstop material and reinforced seams add durability to this featherweight blanket and do an excellent job repelling spills, rain, dog hair, and dirt. Handy corner loops let you stake it to the ground, making it a great picnic companion if you want to keep your bum warm and dry. Those same loops just as easily allow this blanket to hang for storage. It's also machine washable; if you get it dirty, just pop it into your machine at home.
This is one of the smallest single-person blankets we tested, although it is offered in several additional sizes. The material is quite protective, but it is also extremely slippery and easily slides off. Though we love the poncho option, the single clippable loop leaves your front quite exposed; this is great for getting things done, but you'll still need your hands to experience the warmth of a full wrap. Out of all the blankets we tested, this model is one of the most costly. The Rumpl is a well-rounded, durable, water-resistant blanket that's also compact, perfect for a backpacker or minimalist traveler.
Read more: Rumpl Down Puffy review

bazaarvoice

powerreviews

Rumpl Down Puffy Blanket Review | Down Blanket | Backpackers.com

A slightly heavier and stiffer blanket, but for less money and with more style options.

Switchback Travel

Founded in 2014, Rumpl is a relative newcomer to the outdoor scene, but make no mistake: this Oregon-based brand helped define the modern camping blanket as we know it. Their flagship model is the Original Puffy, which checks all the boxes we look for in a quality and versatile design. You get thick synthetic insulation that's great for three-season use, a reasonably hardwearing 30-denier shell with a durable water-repellent (DWR) coating to shed light rain and snow, and an excellent selection of vibrant patterns and colorways. The features are nicely sorted too, including a “Cape Clip” that allows you to secure the blanket around your shoulders to go hands-free, and corner loops to anchor it down in wind. All told, it’s a thoughtfully built and highly functional design that will keep you cozy on chilly evenings outside.

The Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket is decently roomy at 75 inches long by 52 inches wide, but taller campers or those with larger builds might want to step up to a bigger option like Kelty’s Cordavan below (76 x 66 in.) to maximize coverage. On the other hand, you can get more warmth for the weight with a down-insulated alternative like Rumpl’s own Featherlite Down or Down Puffy Blanket, but we like the wet-weather assurance of synthetic fill, not to mention the cheaper price point (the down models cost significantly more at $399 and $249 respectively). In the end, the Original Puffy here has the widest appeal—it fits the part whether you're tailgating, camping, or just curling up with a book—earning it our top spot for 2022.See the Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket

Blanket Comparison