johnwilliamson062
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I think this is firearms related enough I can probably skirt by. I won't be upset if the Mods feel it isn't though. Maybe in C+R or something.
I bought a surplus Italian Wool Blanket from cheaper than dirt. For $20 it is one hell of a blanket. I figure I can use it for camping/hunting, keep it in my car for emergencies, lay out on grass for picnic/concert, set up on it like a shooting mat while predator hunting, BOB, or any number of things. It is almost a wool rug more than a blanket. Rough as can be and stiff. The type of thing you could drag across Europe for half a decade and still expect it to keep you warm at night.
It smells terrible. It is supposedly "military mothballed" which CTD left out of the description. A pattern of misdescribed items has led me to avoid doing business with them, but described as "brand new" I figured there was very little wiggle room. The odor is just like regular mothballs, except so much stronger. I seriously wondered if they dunked it in cosmolene+ at first as I was unfamiliar with the odor but it just made me think long term storage. Of course I thoroughly enjoy all things surplus so that adds to the attraction.
It is currently soaking in my bathtub on its 4th water change with mild agitation delivered via one of my telescoping plastic walking sticks. It still smells terrible. The smell has abated a bit, but I think it would still come through from my trunk.
Found this suggestion via google:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5761497_clean-military-surplus-wool-blanket.html
Also found a place where it said if you add 3/4 cup vinegar to it in the wash that will help. I added 2 cups to my bathtub. The vinegar smell covered up the mothball smell at least.
I can't just hang it outside for a month b/c it is winter in Ohio.
Anyone have any better ideas? A similar non-surplus blanket would set me back a lot more money and this was a Christmas present, so not figuring this out might get awkward.
If there is a good way to get the smell out I might even buy a few more.
I bought a surplus Italian Wool Blanket from cheaper than dirt. For $20 it is one hell of a blanket. I figure I can use it for camping/hunting, keep it in my car for emergencies, lay out on grass for picnic/concert, set up on it like a shooting mat while predator hunting, BOB, or any number of things. It is almost a wool rug more than a blanket. Rough as can be and stiff. The type of thing you could drag across Europe for half a decade and still expect it to keep you warm at night.
It smells terrible. It is supposedly "military mothballed" which CTD left out of the description. A pattern of misdescribed items has led me to avoid doing business with them, but described as "brand new" I figured there was very little wiggle room. The odor is just like regular mothballs, except so much stronger. I seriously wondered if they dunked it in cosmolene+ at first as I was unfamiliar with the odor but it just made me think long term storage. Of course I thoroughly enjoy all things surplus so that adds to the attraction.
It is currently soaking in my bathtub on its 4th water change with mild agitation delivered via one of my telescoping plastic walking sticks. It still smells terrible. The smell has abated a bit, but I think it would still come through from my trunk.
Found this suggestion via google:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5761497_clean-military-surplus-wool-blanket.html
Also found a place where it said if you add 3/4 cup vinegar to it in the wash that will help. I added 2 cups to my bathtub. The vinegar smell covered up the mothball smell at least.
I can't just hang it outside for a month b/c it is winter in Ohio.
Anyone have any better ideas? A similar non-surplus blanket would set me back a lot more money and this was a Christmas present, so not figuring this out might get awkward.
If there is a good way to get the smell out I might even buy a few more.