As this blanket is well-made, it is one of those few things nowadays that can be handed down to the next generation since "plan...  Read More

As this blanket is well-made, it is one of those few things nowadays that can be handed down to the next generation since "planned obsolescence" was not in mind when these blankets were made.  Read Less

If you are unfamiliar with the concept of "planned obsolescence," know that it is because of this concept that, for instance, w...  Read More

If you are unfamiliar with the concept of "planned obsolescence," know that it is because of this concept that, for instance, washers and dryers of today do not last as long as those washers and dryers that our grandparents had.  Read Less

Even though this blanket is $550 usd, savings will be realized in not having to pay (1) the cost of the portable heater; and (2...  Read More

Even though this blanket is $550 usd, savings will be realized in not having to pay (1) the cost of the portable heater; and (2) the costs involved in operating the portable heater.  Read Less

I also purchased, for $250 usd, an "ultra down blanket" from another retailer that i found to be sufficiently warm for cold wea...  Read More

I also purchased, for $250 usd, an "ultra down blanket" from another retailer that i found to be sufficiently warm for cold weather but the hudson's bay company wool blanket is best used for freezing weather.  Read Less

I was planing to purchase a portable heater too but hudson's bay company blanket is warm enough that a portable heater is not necessary.

I was planing to purchase a portable heater too but hudson's bay company blanket is warm enough that a portable heater is not necessary.  Read Less