The best camping blankets provide coziness and warmth on any kind of camping trip. In Denmark and Norway, they call this quality hygge – the contented state we feel when we snuggle up, get warm and enjoy good times with good people. For us, that's a big part of what a camping trip is all about (unless you're solo wild camping, of course).
A camping blanket is really any blanket you can take camping. Providing warmth during mealtimes and campfire singalongs, they typically feature bright colors and attractive patterns. Some are filled with down, some are waterproof and all have their own quirks.
We've turned our hygge factor right up to eleven to bring you this guide to the best camping blankets around in 2024. Our expert reviewers have done everything from wild camping to glamping, spending considerable time in their best camping tents and testing these blankets against each other and having a great time while they were at it.
For us, the best camping blanket of all is the Voited Recycled Ripstop Outdoor, which also doubles up as a pillow or a sleeping bag and, as it's name suggests, is crafted from recycled materials. If it's a rugged durability you're after, the waterproof Yeti Lowlands Blanket is also a great shout.
The quick list
This is the quick list, a snapshot of the best camping blankets available in 2024. To delve deeper into the features and qualities of each featured blanket, see our more detailed reviews further down the page in this guide.
We love this eye-catching and versatile recycled blanket that triples up as a pillow or sleeping bag and comes in a range of great designs
We found that the down filling provides delightful warmth without the weight in this great water-resistant blanket, which can also double up as a poncho
If it's spacey style you're after, then spacey style you shall have! We found this cosmos-inspired blanket boasts the warming properties of down
On test, we found this warm, waterproof and tough-as-nails blanket from the experts at Yeti feels bombproof while remaining comfortable
We enjoyed this lightweight, down-alternative camping blanket that can provide loads of toasty warmth in a van, tent or at home on the couch
A 100% recycled and well-priced fleece blanket that we thought was wonderfully soft and cozy, as well as being good-looking enough to grace a sofa
With its low price, we think this good-sized, functional-but-cosy fleece blanket is great value for money, perfect for beginner campers
We like this affordable and functional quilted blanket that doubles up as a handy pillow, is lightweight and has an integrated stuff sack
We kept the insects at bay in this bug-repelling blanket, that's also soft, comfortable and perfect for adventures in places like the Scottish Highlands
The best camping blankets we recommend in 2024
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The best camping blanket overall
"This is a smart multifunctional blanket that I’ve been able to test out extensively across a few years of summer camping trips, festivals and van travels, and it’s always been handy to have about," says our seasoned camping expert.
If you want a quiver-of-one camping blanket that you’ll get lots of use out of, we’d recommend Voited’s popular and versatile Ripstop blanket. It’s one of the more expensive models on the market, but you get what you pay for – we loved the way the Ripstop doubles up as a comfortable pillow and even as a lightweight sleeping bag.
This blanket packs down easily into a stuff sack that’s as comfortable as many dedicated camping pillows we’ve rested our heads on. Or you can use poppers along the sides to create a simple but functional sleeping bag that might not be technical enough for more hardcore camping adventures, but is plenty warm enough for summer camping, and makes it a nice choice for festivals. According to Voited, it provides warmth up to around 13°C / 55°F.
Brilliantly, Voited’s versatile blanket is made with fully recycled materials, using repurposed plastic bottles, and comes in no less than 17 vibrant designs and retro prints (in the US, at least – there are considerably fewer available on the brand’s UK site). It’s also machine washable.
Read our full Voited Recycled Ripstop Outdoor Camping Blanket review
The best down-filled camping blanket
"Once you try a down camping blanket it’s hard to go back to anything else" admitted our expert tester. Down offers a brilliant combination of warmth and weight that instantly traps your body heat around you.
4Monsters’ design can be worn as a poncho as well as used as a blanket and on hot summer nights we found it also works as a lightweight sleeping bag. Unlike some other down blankets on the market, this design is water-resistant enough that light rain will bead right off it, so if it does get wet or there’s a spillage, you won’t be left with a sodden mess.
However, while this blanket can be washed, we’d avoid doing so if possible, as a large down blanket like this is a hassle to dry, and you may need to re-treat it with a waterproofing agent after a wash. When the time comes to break camp, the blanket packs into a stuff sack that straps easily to the side of a backpack and also features its own carry strap so that you can sling it on your back for shorter walks.
Our tester tested the small version, but there’s a medium and a large version available too, in a range of neutral and smart colors.
Read our full 4Monster Lightweight Down Puffy Blanket review
The most stylish camping blanket
Kelty’s Galactic down blanket stands out among the best camping blankets for its fun, futuristic tie-dye design. This oversized quilt approaches a double duvet in length, so it’s good for two people to share and can be popped on top of a double air bed if you’re off glamping.
We also like it as an extra layer over a sleeping bag on chillier nights, as it’s easy to tuck in and adds welcome warmth and weight on shoulder season camps. Inside the silky-soft but durable outer fabric are pockets of down, which do a great job of trapping warmth in quickly while still feeling pleasingly light and airy. Kelty call this blanket “super compressive” – it’s not tiny but does stuff easily into a stuff sack for storage.
We love the bright, bohemian design in purple (Grisaille) and red (Cranberry), but would avoid the cream-and-brown (Cathay Spice) version, which just looks a bit muddy. It’s also a pity this blanket doesn’t pop or zip up into a makeshift sleeping bag.
"A great choice," according to our camping expert reviewer. "Especially if you like a bit of bright color in your kit bag."
Read our full Kelty Galactic Down Blanket review
The best camping blanket for toughness
Two hundred bucks is, we’d agree, a lot of cash to splash on a simple camping blanket. If you do want to invest in the best of the best, though, that might just be the Yeti Lowlands.
This blanket is large, heavy-duty and ready to take on the elements, with a fully waterproofed bottom layer and a soft-to-touch outer material that’s designed specifically to repel dirt and pet hair. Squished in the middle is a layer of insulation that provides great warmth. We found that this blanket is a lot heavier than many quilted designs, but if you like to sleep under a weightier blanket, it’s a comfy choice.
"Where it excels, though, is for sitting on wet ground," said our camping expert. No water will seep through and we were able to just brush moisture off the waterproof bottom when done. Ideal for rough-and-tumble outdoor adventures such as fishing or car camping, especially if you’re bringing mucky pups and messy kids along.
Read our full Yeti Lowlands Blanket review
The best camping blanket for sustainability
Rumpl uses the same technology in this blanket that you’ll find in sleeping bags and down jackets for superior warmth all wrapped up in a soft, cozy blanket. Using 100% recycled materials, this down alternative camping blanket is extraordinarily lightweight but we found it provides instant heat. It does all of this with a smaller than usual carbon footprint.
Though this blanket doesn’t double as a sleeping bag or camping pillow, we were able to use it as a sleeping bag alternative in the warmer months, as well as for picnics and hanging out on the couch watching TV. The fun design makes it a head-turner at festivals too, though you won’t want to get too close to the campfire in it. It might not be flame-resistant, but it’s water-resistant so don’t worry about small spills or tears. When you’re ready to head home, pack it up in its water-resistant stuff sack and throw it in the washing machine to freshen it up.
All in all, its impressive warmth-to-weight ratio, use of recycled materials and eye-popping design make for a winning formula. "With high performance and fun design, you won’t regret it if you have the room in your budget," says our expert tester.
Read our full Rumpl NanoLoft Puffy Blanket review
The best camping blanket for coziness
If 'pretty' is top of your wish list when shopping for an outdoorsy blanket, get a load of Slowtide’s gorgeous Valen, which features a reversible fleece design in bright primary colors that will look as smart folded up on your sofa as it will gracing a tent, a tipi or a camper van.
The Valen is at the more affordable end of the best camping blanket spectrum, too. On test, we found it to be a soft, fleecy blanket that’s just big enough for two to share, but best as a roomy choice for one person. This design is also fully recycled – all Slowtide polyester products are made from 100 per cent recycled post-consumer waste, primarily plastic bottles.
"If you want a stylish summer-weight blanket that works as well inside as out, this is our recommended pick," said our camping expert.
Read our full Slowtide Valen Blanket review
The best value camping blanket
Can you score a decent camping blanket for under a tenner? You can with Trespass’s fleece-y little number.
This simple fleece blanket is soft, cozy and roomy enough for one or two people to share. It’s easy to machine wash, and rolls up small enough to pop in a backpack when we were on the go.
We found the fleece to be, admittedly, on the thin side and only offers limited warmth compared to heftier, down-stuffed camping blankets we tested, but at this price, we can’t really knock it – it’s a functional fleece that makes for a nice lightweight layer on spring and fall forays.
"The affordability of this fleece makes it handy just to have around the house," says our expert tester. Meanwhile, other reviewers report using these blankets for everything from caravan holidays to Scouts camp-outs. At this price, you can afford to buy a few to stick in your car, van, tent and garden ready for your next chilled-out evening around a fire.
Read our full Trespass Fleece Blanket review
The most versatile budget camping blanket
Many of the best camping blankets can be surprisingly expensive – not so Mountain Warehouse’s Compact Camping Blanket.
Light quilting offers comfy warmth in balmier spring-fall conditions (but we’d pick something more heavyweight for cold weather), and there’s a handy built-in pocket you can stuff the blanket into, making a decent camping pillow when bedtime comes. Or, when the blanket’s rolled out, we were able to put a camping pillow in there for a very comfy nap setup.
We’d have liked this design to be larger, to work for two people. However, our tester stated that: "at this price I can’t really complain." A great option to have handy in your car, camper van or camping kit bag for summer adventures, and the blanket’s pillow alter ego makes it a good choice for long-haul travelling, too. The light blue colorway is lovely but could look dirty quickly.
Read our full Mountain Warehouse Compact Camping Blanket review
The best camping blanket for insect protection
If you love camping and hiking in tropical climates or regularly brave the Scottish Highlands in summer, you’ll know that biting insects such as mosquitoes and midges can really ruin the fun of outdoor adventures.
A good tent with a mesh inner lining and the best insect repellents are your first defence, but adding insect-proof clothing and an insect-repelling camping blanket to your arsenal can also really help.
Keela’s clever blanket uses Insect Shield Technology, which does what it says on the tin – it’s a built-in insect repellent that we found offered long-lasting protection from mosquitoes, ticks and other bugs that can carry dangerous diseases.
Two sizes are available, but we’d recommend picking the larger one for more protection. Besides this handy bug-be-gone tech, the blanket is cosy and soft to touch, although the three primary colors available are a bit on the bright side. Our expert tester admitted that they "aren’t perhaps as stylish as some of the other designs we reviewed."
Read our full Keela Insect Shield Blanket review
The best camping blankets comparison table
| Blanket | RRP | Weight | Insulation | Compatibility |
| Voited Recycled Ripstop Outdoor Camping Blanket | $115 (US) / £85 (UK) | 1,100g / 38.8oz | Synthetic featherlight fiber | Versatile multi-use blanket for summer camping and glamping |
| Kelty Galactic Down Blanket | $129.95 (US) | 810g / 28.5oz | 550 fill power down | A packable, lightweight option for summer weekend camping |
| 4Monster Lightweight Down Puffy Blanket | $80 (US) / £65 (UK) | 460g / 1lb | Down | Three-season warmth, and light and portable enough to suit wild campers |
| Yeti Lowlands Blanket | $200 (US) / £200 (UK) | 2.2kg / 4lb 13.6oz | Synthetic (polyester) | Car camping adventures with kids and pets |
| Rumpl NanoLoft Puffy Blanket | $179 (US) / £160 (UK) | 1-person: 816g, 2-person: 1.5kg | Synthetic down alternative | Summer camping, van camping, glamping |
| Slowtide Valen Blanket | $59 (US) / £45 (UK) | 450g / 15.9oz | Polar fleece | Ideal for glampers on a budget |
| Trepass Fleece Blanket | £7 (UK) | 350g / 12.3oz | Fleece | A brilliant budget-friendly pick for any outdoor excursions |
| Mountain Warehouse Compact Camping Blanket | $15 (US) / £20 (UK) | 400g / 14oz | Synthetic | This lightweight quilt is a good pillow/blanket hybrid if you’re travelling light |
| Keela Insect Shield Blanket | £50 (UK) | 750g / 26oz | None | Take this insect-fighting blanket on tropical camping trips |
How we test the best camping blankets
The camping blankets featured in this guide have been put to the test in outdoor scenarios ranging from camping trips to al fresco evenings spent stargazing, in a variety of temperatures and conditions.
For more details, see how Advnture tests products.
Meet the testers
Sian loves sleeping in the outdoors, whether its in a backpacking tent, on a glamping retreat or in a remote bothy. Wherever she decides to rest her head, a camping blanket is usually along for the ride. Our award-winning expert has tested plenty in her time and knows what can elevate the humble blanket into a must-have camping accessory.
When Julia's not writing reviews and features for Advnture, she's generally enjoying the great Scottish outdoors. An avid camper, she loves pitching up and relaxing beneath the mountains of her homeland. Throw in a bit of hygge and she's a happy lass!
How to choose the best camping blanket
For a seemingly simple product, there are many varieties of camping blankets. Remember that blankets are different to camping quilts. If you're interested in a quilt, see our feature on camping quilt vs sleeping bag. Otherwise, read on for the lowdown and a few FAQs to help you consider what's important when choosing the best camping blanket.
How heavy and large is a good camping blanket?
Have a think about where and how you plan to use your new camping blanket before you invest. If you’re going wild camping or usually only camp for a weekend at a time, then small, lightweight models that compress into a stuff sack so that they can fit into or strap onto your backpack are your best bet. Look for lighter designs weighing under 500g.
If your idea of a good camping holiday is full bells and whistles for two weeks, staying in a posh glamping tent, car camping or camper vanning, you can afford to pick a larger but heavier blanket at over a kilo in weight. It’ll be more comfortable but bulkier to store.
Most brands list the weight and dimensions of their blankets, so if you want something smaller for one person or larger to fit on a double air mattress, figure out what size works for your before you shop.
What are camping blankets made from?
We usually recommend picking a quilted and insulated camping blanket, ideally one that uses ripstop material to protect the insulation. These are usually the lightest and warmest blankets you’ll find, and are also easy to pack down into a stuff sack for transportation. If you’re on a budget, simple but soft fleece blankets offer less warmth than insulation but still work well in warmer weather, are easy to stick in the wash and are often fully recycled. If you need something hardy you can sit on as well as wrap up in, look for a design featuring a waterproofed bottom.
What design features do camping blankets have?
A lot of camping kit is admittedly pretty boring to look at, but the best camping blankets seem to buck this trend, and often come in a range of bright and beautiful colors and patterns. These colorful options look good when adorning the fanciest of glamping tents, or just thrown on your sofa at home, so you’re likely to get more bang for your buck by picking a good-looking design. Of course, there are more simple, subtle designs in our round-up
What are the uses of a camping blanket?
Some blankets are just that – a square of warm material. Others are designed to double up for other uses. Some can transform into camping pillows by stuffing the blanket in a stuff sack. Other can multitask as sleeping bags by zipping up the sides, or as a poncho, by using some kind of neck attachment. Some blankets are water-resistant or have waterproof bottoms, which will help deal with the thrills and spills of camping trips. The more bells and whistles, the more expensive the camping blanket usually is, but many of them are worth the extra spend if you’re planning on using your new blanket regularly.
What to do with your old camping blanket
Camping blankets don't last forever, and although you can carry out some repairs, eventually you'll need to replace yours. If your blanket is filled with natural down, there are several schemes that can take it and re-use the feathers for new products. In the UK, Rab and Alpkit both have programs for recycling down, and if you're in the US Uniqlo can take it off your hands.
If your blanket has a synthetic fill, you can dispose of it in textile recycling. Your local authority or council will be able to provide details of facilities near you.
