Jun 22, 2015 · Hbc point blankets are made of 100% wool and are pre-shrunk as part of the manufacturing process. So you can hand wash your blanket in a gentle detergent like Zero or Woollite.

Oct 24, 2023 · An older collectable HBC could easily be more than that. Finally, I got it all together right, stitched the raw edges up, and cut the parts that are supposed to be fringe.

Jan 27, 2018 · If it's a 3.5 point it's just a Highland Heather blanket as the HBC did not make the 1950s Coronation blanket in 3.5 point size. The Kings Coronation blanket was a 3.5 point in the 1930s.

Jun 11, 2020 · It’s not nearly as thick or warm as my HBC blanket, but it’s also less than 25% the cost, so there’s that. It’s completely serviceable for camping and I would definitely buy another.

Dec 30, 2018 · I laid out my bedroll and HBC blanket (I also had my EE down quilt with me, which is my best purchase of last year by far). After the tarp was setup, I headed out to explore the area a bit. I …

Aug 14, 2010 · wisconsinwalter @ BCUSA - out of red HBC blanket Capote reviews or general discussion by: Gene Hickman in "Thoughts on the Coats of the Fur Trade" rimfirematt &al. @ …

Feb 24, 2013 · These make HBC blankets feel like brillo pads in comparison, not that HBC blankets are even very scratchy just shows how soft and comfy the alpaca blankets are.

Jul 10, 2019 · The Marine blankets im familiar with were often OD green with a single black / grey stripe on each kind of like the HBC blankets have. I think this style is from around WWII, so finding a …

Jun 15, 2009 · If you get older HBC or similar high qual blankets, that'll run you around $100-200 for each blanket and usually under $50 for a mil surp bivy. That is around $300, but it'll usually last a …

Apr 16, 2023 · Makes me glad folks here get it, its just not a me thing lol An old wool Hudson Bay 4 point in good shape is a grail item for me. Ive scored some blankets cheap by scouring local …