About Camping Blankets & Throws

Add warmth wherever the trip takes you with camping blanket options made for nights around the fire, early starts at the trailhead, van setups, festival weekends and extra comfort in the tent. Unlike a regular household throw, outdoor blankets are built with tougher face fabrics, practical insulation and finishes that can better handle dirt, dew, wind and changing conditions. From a soft fleece blanket for relaxed campsite comfort to a packable insulated layer with synthetic insulation, these blankets are made to keep warmth close when the temperature drops.

For lightweight packing, a travel blanket gives you flexible warmth across road trips, flights, rest stops and chilly mornings without taking over your gear bag. Safety-focused options like an emergency blanket or survival blanket are also smart additions to an outdoor first aid kit, with compact designs that are highly visible, radar reflective and able to reflect up to 90% of radiated body heat. Across the range, look for practical details like recycled materials, anti-static comfort, soft materials, waterproof coating and designs that pack down small for easy storage between adventures. Whether it is stashed in the car, packed into a hiking kit or kept with your camp setup, the right blanket gives you simple, reliable warmth without adding unnecessary bulk.

Top Brands:

• Gravel Travel: Built for movement, the gravel travel blanket range is ideal for flights, road trips, van life and lightweight comfort between destinations. These blankets focus on packability, warmth and easy storage, making them a practical choice when space is limited but comfort still matters.
• Rumpl: Made for campgrounds, car boots and cold mornings outside, a rumpl blanket brings puffy jacket style warmth into a durable outdoor blanket format. Rumpl designs are well suited to campsite lounging, post-swim warmth, picnic setups and adding an insulated layer to relaxed outdoor nights.

FAQs

Are outdoor blankets waterproof?

It depends on the style of blanket. Travel and camping blankets are usually water-resistant, making them great for flights, road trips, around the home, campsite lounging and light outdoor use where you may run into dew, spills or damp grass. Emergency blankets are different. They are usually waterproof, compact and designed without soft or fluffy materials because their purpose is survival, warmth retention and rescue visibility. They can also be useful around camp as an extra groundsheet layer to help reflect heat back up, but for purpose-built safety gear, explore our Emergency & Survival range.

Should I carry a survival blanket for emergencies?

A thermal blanket is a smart backup for hiking, camping and road trips because it is light, compact and designed to help reduce heat loss when conditions change quickly. Keep one with your first aid supplies, especially when heading into colder, remote or exposed areas where wind, rain, injury or delays can make warmth harder to maintain. To build out a more complete safety setup, explore our Emergency & Survival range for practical gear to keep in your pack, vehicle or camp kit.

Can a camping blanket replace a sleeping bag?

A camping blanket can replace a sleeping bag in warm weather, casual car camping setups or van trips where you do not need a fully enclosed sleep system. In cooler conditions, it is better used as an extra layer over your sleeping bag, around your shoulders at camp or across your legs while sitting outside. For cold nights, a properly temperature-rated sleeping bag and insulated sleeping mat will give you more reliable warmth. If you do not like the restrictive feel of a sleeping bag but still want warmth and comfort, explore our Quilts range for a more open sleep setup.

How do emergency blankets keep you warm?

Emergency blankets help reduce heat loss by reflecting body heat back towards you, rather than generating warmth on their own. Many survival-style designs are highly visible, lightweight and compact, making them useful when someone is cold, exposed, injured or waiting for help. For best results, wrap the blanket around the body with minimal gaps, use it as a wind barrier where possible and place insulation between you and the ground, such as a mat, pack or spare clothing.

How do I clean and care for an outdoor blanket?

Care instructions vary between fleece, insulated and puffy outdoor blankets, so always check the label before washing. For detailed washing advice, drying tips and gear-care tricks, read our guide to washing down jackets, sleeping bags and quilts.