Natural Alpaca & Sheep Wool Blanket – Made in Peru - Full/Queen Size – Heavyweight Warmth, Thick, Breathable, Natural Texture & Scent, 72 x 88 Inches, 4.2 lbs – Made in Peru

I don't write many reviews, but want to give big kudos to the designer and producers of this blanket. I raise sheep for their wool and sell raw wool to hand spinners, so I'm able to judge quality. I don't, however, have the skills to make my own blanket, and have wanted one for a long time. I've looked and looked, and just happened on this on Amazon. In today's world of factory products, it is a real treat to find something this well-made for this reasonable. It is not fluffy soft like artificial fibers can be, but it is real wool, carefully produced and handled, to make a product that will last multiple lifetimes and do it's job well. Yes, there is a lanolin smell, that's natural! It protects the wool, on the sheep, or on the human. Think fisherman sweaters of old, those were left with all the considerable lanolin of the Shetland sheep breed, and were waterproof. These blankets don't have that much, I think alpaca don't have much and Merino sheep not very much for a sheep breed. Plus it's been washed, obviously, but with a product that leaves some of the lanolin in. This is a good thing for longevity of the product. The sheep-y smell is faint, but it's there, it came from real animals, not petroleum products. It dissipates within a couple of days once it's out of the package. There was even a little bit (very little) of what we call Vegetable Matter which just means tiny bits of hay or other plant material. It's easy to pick out, just do it gently or leave it in. It's another indicator of a real, natural product with many natural benefits. If you want this for camping, it could be a lifesaver, literally. It will insulate if it gets wet. For the home, it's very nice. The binding is soft and a nice finishing touch. The natural colors are beautiful, the thickness is perfect. I've slept so comfortably the week I've had it. It's not too warm for a heated home, it's just right. I"m getting old and I get cold, but haven't had to use the heating pad at all. It is a wonderful gift for anyone, or just a comfort gift for oneself. Kudos to both the seller and to Amazon for making such a fine product widely available.

Nicest blanket I have ever had at 70 y.o. As they described soft, warm, heavy, well made. I love it, and will be sorry if when it gets real hot I have to lay it aside.

I was on a quest for a wool blanket for tent camping. I don't know if some of the 3x as expensive brand name blankets might be as good or better, because I really didn't want to spend $300-400 for a blanket. So first I tried the fairly common 80% wool "military" style blanket. The one I got is very good, quite soft, and washable. I was pretty happy with that, but it wasn't as thick and warm as I want. So then I got a 100% wool off-brand blanket, probably made of Shetland wool, definitely not Merino. It's warmer and heavier than the military blanket I got, but also pretty scratchy and not as much loft as I want. I don't really care much about scratchy, but the loft is a big deal. More loft = more warmth.I hesitated buying this Desert Breeze Alpaca/Merino blanket because, frankly, I was skeptical that for the price, it could be legit. I have a bunch of Merino clothing, and it's pretty expensive (but soooo worth it, especially for camping). Alpaca is perhaps even more rare than Merino. So I worried it must be too thin, or not really 100% wool, or something. But I am so glad I pulled the trigger. This blanket is exactly what I had hoped. It's thick and lofty, not too stiff, soft for wool (but not like my 100% Merino clothes), and that all adds up to warm. It has a strong odor out of the package, but it dissipates in a day, and that's an unavoidable part of a good wool blanket.And I'm glad I'll be able to use all three of my blankets: I'll use the military style blanket as a mattress pad to insulate me from conductive ground cold; then the Desert Breeze over my top sheet; then my Shetland blanket on top of that for the coldest nights. Thanks Desert Breeze and all you Amazon reviewers for helping me find my perfect camp blanket!

Color:Beautiful 2 sided pattern. Comfort:Thick, temperature regulating. It does have a slight smell when you first open the package but once you let it air out, it goes away.