Choosing a Travel Blanket
What To Keep In Mind When Choosing a Travel Blanket
These are the points you need to keep in mind when choosing a travel blanket.
- Size
This may be the most important thing to consider, there maybe nothing as frustrating as trying to cover yourself with a travel blanket that leaves part fo your body uncovered despite your best efforts. It is usually better to err on the side of a bigger blanket. A good size for most adults will be 65″+ - Fabric/Texture
There are so many textures to choose from, you can get a smooth silky fell, or a warm fluffy texture, some blankets have reversible sides, with one being smooth and silky, and the other having a more fluffy feel. Some of the more common fabrics used are:- fleece
- silk
- wool
- cashmere
- cotton
- micro-fleece
- Portability
With so much else to carry on a trip, it helps if your travel blanket comes with its own compact carrying case. Fortunately most blankets do come with a carrier bag or they fold up into a carrier bag. It is also important that the blanket is compact and lighweight, so that it doesn’t add weight to your total baggage weight. - Care
If you will be traveling a lot, and may not have use of professional laundering options, you will need to get a blanket that is easy to care for. Machine washable and dryer friendly are the best ones to get. - Extras
For anyone who likes to get the most for their money, these little extras do make a difference. An advantage of extras that come with a travel blanket are that they will coordinate with the blanket itself. Extras may include one ore more of the following:- A pocket to keep track of small travel items like earplugs, eyeshade or an iPod.
- A foot pocket to keep your toes warm and toasty.
- An eye-mask
Note:
A good quality travel blanket could last for a very long time, so do not forget to keep the above points in mind while you are shopping.
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