Weighted blanket
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12/15/21 10:04 PM
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Doesn't it sound comfortable after a cold night of checking traps or a long day in the deer stand? I've been thinking about buying a weighted blanket. I recently heard from a couple people that use them. Apparently they are very relaxing for people stressed out or looking to increase comfort. I guess it's becoming a popular winter time blanket for some people. They come in 40x60 Throws or larger blankets. Many are probably given as christmas gifts. I suppose a heated blanket would be preferred by some, but supposedly weighted blankets work well & don't require a chord.
Last edited by AJE; 12/15/21 10:06 PM.
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Re: Weighted blanket
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12/15/21 10:32 PM
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My wife wouldn’t sleep without hers So bad I had to buy 2 They run like 70$ but she swears she gets way better sleep
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Re: Weighted blanket
[Re: AJE]
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12/15/21 10:36 PM
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Like thin bean bags - like ankle weights and such
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Re: Weighted blanket
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12/15/21 10:38 PM
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I tried covering up my wife, and laying on her...I got up when she quit breathing, she said she had a headache when she woke up!
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Re: Weighted blanket
[Re: Trapset]
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12/15/21 10:41 PM
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Never heard of a weighted blanket. What are they weighted with?
Some have glass beads I think. Many seem to weigh in at the 12-20 lb range. They can't be machine washed but some seem to make or buy an oversized pillowcase like product to put them in. I think Walmart has some of these blankets for less than $40. I just began my research this week.
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12/15/21 10:43 PM
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Never heard of a weighted blanket. What are they weighted with?
The good ones are weighted in sections, squares , with tiny glass beads. Others can use other things, I don't know a lot about that, but mine has the sectioned glass beads....very small . Weight distribution is well made for comfort .
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Re: Weighted blanket
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12/15/21 11:26 PM
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Fur bedspreads, just the right amount of weight, always warm and never over heat. Oh and supports the fur market. I have a beaver blanket for my bed and this is one thing i did not foresee when making, but is quite a benefit
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Re: Weighted blanket
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12/15/21 11:31 PM
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My wife loves hers. I'm a superstar for getting her one. I tried laying under it and felt like I was suffocating. Exactly what I was thinking. I think I'd feel trapped. I need to be able to move around. I'm imagining my arms pinned at my side. For absolutely no reason at all, I feel the need to be ready to fight - not that I've ever woke up needing to fight.
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Re: Weighted blanket
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12/15/21 11:50 PM
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wife made one that is very heavy but has no weights in it made it twin bed size it is flannel inside 2 layers of batting and denim for the top
it is all put together in 12 inch panels then the panels are sewn together and clipped to frey it is all old pants for fun leave a few pockets
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[Re: Yukon John]
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12/15/21 11:59 PM
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I tried covering up my wife, and laying on her...I got up when she quit breathing, she said she had a headache when she woke up! If I were you, I'd be afraid to go to sleep around that little lady from now on. You just might not wake up the next time you go to sleep.
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