Revolutionary period blankets

[Brokennock]

Brokennock, That blanket you posted a link to is a great blanket. I have one of Rick's blankets. The one I got from Rick is actually what's called a "pair" blanket.
Back in the day blankets were manufactured and shipped as a "pair" which is a blanket double length which would then be cut into two blankets by either the end trader or the purcheser. (I believe they were made and shipped this way for Tax proposes) And many times kept as a whole pair, which I chose to do. A "pair' blanket is the most correct form of Trapper's blanket.
I have a few. The way I use it is to fold in half lengthwise like a taco, then fold in half again end to end. This gives me double blanket above and below me and my feet won't stick out the bottom.
I have a Rob Stone "pair" and one of Rick's pairs. They are both awesome blankets. You can't go wrong with either of those. Rob makes them himself and Rick has his made by a Native American co-op in Central America out of dense Churo sheep wool. Super heavy, super warm and tough as nails. Cheers

Thanks for the reply. I would love to have purchased that blanket, especially now, but it is WAY beyond my means right now. And, there are other greater priorities.
The basic simple blanket is an interesting subject though. In that it is easy to overlook or take for granted, and hard to find a correct one. But, it is such a basic universal item. It can provide shelter and clothing and just plain comfort. Everyone had one, or more. Any list of equipment and supplies one finds lists blankets. There were many items that folks traveled with, but many of them were carried by many or some but not others. Almost everyone at least started their trek, scout, hunt, or journey with a blanket or blankets.