Hudson's Bay
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- #1Nov 6, 2025
Wool Blanket? Recommendations?
Rumpl has a nice wool one and soft too. +500 on the Hudson Bay, I have several that I’ve accumulated over the years and enjoy.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Nov 6, 2025
Wool Blanket? Recommendations?
Nothing like the old Hudson Bay blanket for warmth, In my cabin I use them. They are amazing albeit expensive but should last a lifetime.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Nov 6, 2025
Wool Blanket? Recommendations?
Depends on how much work or crafting you’re willing to do, and scratchiness you’re willing to accept. Rock bottom budget, I ordered over a dozen 100% Canadian wool DND blankets last year, they’re about full size, smell a bit from the moth treatment but air them out in the sun on a clothesline and it goes away. They’re warm especially when doubled up, and thick, 1950s quality, one day they’ll be all bought up. https://camolots.com/products/new-vintage-canadian-military-heavy-wool-blanket?srsltid=AfmBOor-c3NavEn2USRJYZXBWSNVTJZntgPcpjuA-wvFRVNxJMKUL9Tc Cruising through eBay or Etsy, you might find a solid Hudson Bay 4 or 6 point blanket. The “points” or lines indicate the size, so a 4-4.5 point blanket is twin size I believe, while a 6 is a queen, 8 point blankets, which are rare, are king sized. Hudson Bay just went out of business after centuries, but there are several other woolen mill companies making solid items, Faribault Mills, North Star, Pendleton, Johnson Woolen Mills sells blankets, or you can buy their wool by the yard and pick a good weight, maybe make your own. I think 1yd of 24oz 100% wool in Old Canadian is $65 by Johnson woolen mills. https://www.johnsonwoolenmills.com/products/wool-fabric-by-the-yard-43-old-canadian-plaid?_pos=35&_fid=d66e42bb3&_ss=c I’ve been on the hunt for wool blankets for the last 18 ish months, it helps to know when you’ve got wool vs acrylic. Probably the holy grail of surplus / very high quality wool blankets would be the elusive Swiss Officer’s blanket? There’s also a Dutch navy blanket I believe, but both are supposed to be very heavy and durable. Last I checked Etsy had one of the Dutch ones for $300+, they made them up until 2010 I think. But it was new in the bag and huge. I opted for the Canadian ones and while they are 5/10 scratchy, if you sleep under a sheet and put 2 on top, you’ll be toasty and not feel the scratchiness. Also great for camping, having in the car. I don’t mind the smell but when the box full of them showed up, my whole house smelled like them haha.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Sep 3, 2025
What product would you seriously stockpile if you found out they weren't going to sell it anymore?
For a BIFL product and not food or regular necessities? I did buy a few Hudson's Bay wool blankets between November last year and March this year, before knowing they were closing (black friday deals and vintage ones) and after (a single classic multicolor stripes 6 points, directly from the store at regular price). I'm glad I bought when I did because prices are just insane now. I live in Canada and get brutally cold winters. I use 2 on my bed, 2 in the guest bedroom and we always have a couple on the couch to curl up in, from late October to April. Best decision ever!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Jun 4, 2025
BIFL items to gift to someone when they’re young?
High-quality wool blanket – Pendleton or Hudson Bay blankets last generations and can be used from crib to college to couch.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #6Feb 3, 2025
Buyitforlife from Canada, what’s your favourite things made in Canada?
Hudson Bay point wool blanket… the ones with large multicolor horizontal stripes on cream colored background, and the seal of authenticity. People put them in their wills.
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