My grand parents had two in their lodge, l think they came with it when they bought the place-(~1936?). I was offered anything from the place when it was sold,1980. l was commercial fishing in Alaska at the time. The only thing l requested was a Hudson Bay Blanket. Still have it, mostly faded, can't tell where the yellow stripe is, a couple holes, used it for a camping blanket... Must be ninety years old at least! I've gotten another, a royal blue 6 point, would love another candy stripe but glad l have these!
I remember the Hudson Bay blankets that my parents had years ago. The one I recently purchased is precisely as I remembered it. I like to read outdoors at night (both ashore and afloat) and the HB blanket enables me to do so in complete comfort - regardless of the level of chill in the air. There is nothing like wool for me in a blanket and the HB's traditional appearance and legendary quality is as good as it gets. Highly recommended.
Earlier this past fall I mentioned to my husband that I have always wanted a Hudson Bay Blanket since I was in high school. Guess what I found under the Christmas Tree? I was so surprised I cried. This blanket is everything I thought it would be. It is so warm. I have never slept under a blanket quite like it. It keeps us warm. Obviously, other blankets keep you warm too but this is a different kind of warm. Like Toasty. Just the most comfortable perfection of warmth. I would highly recommend this blanket. From what I have read they last a life time. So I'm hoping to buy each of our adult children one.
We received our blanket as a wedding gift from our LL Bean wedding registry, in '96. We love the blanket. It is very warm. The blanket is heavy and made of wool. We highly recommend this blanket.
