Is it useful as a travel blanket on the plane?
516514
Personally, I think it would be a bit too light for use as a travel blanket, but that's just me. It might be just the right amount of warmth for you. I think it's a great idea and would take up so little room!! Give it a shot and share your experience with the rest of us as to whether you think it works in that capacity or not. I definately think it would be better than nothing. ~ jade ~
516515
They are lightweight, but it would definitely cover you. It would not be the warmest, but it would be enough for me on the plane.
516516
I have used it as a blanket once. Its not very warm but it still sorta works
516517
No. Not at all. (the other answer-ers must not have the same towel as I have). It is not thick enough (or big enough) to trap body heat (which is the sole purpose of a travel blanket). This is a great emergency towel; good for that purpose and other emergency-related purposes (sling a broken arm, tourniquet, etc). It might be a good travel blanket for your kindergarten-age child...if the plane is not very cold and your child doesn't mind her blanket being too coarse, too wrinkled, and too light.
516518
I must agree with Jade, in thinking it's too lightweight to be used at a blanket. Maybe two stacked would work but...
516519
Probably not. They're VERY lightweight. Personally, I would not use it as an airplane blanket.
516520
Yes, it could be used for an inflight blanket. You might want to open it and shake it out before boarding. The only thing I would not do with it is wash it in a machine. I washed it in a river and it worked just fine.
118005
soft like a TV blanket, no. But it is flexible with the consistency of one of those reinforced plastic tarps you can buy with the eye-lets for tie downs. I believe it would suit your purposes though because it reflects your heat.
610788
Do you mean as an overlay trainer seat or an actual potty? I don't know how you would even have enough room on a plane to use this as a potty - maybe in first class I guess. It would definitely be sufficient to sit securely on top of the existing bathroom seat on a plane.
238008
It is padded well and fits snuggly. I haven't had it on a plane, but I would think it would be all right.
538676
It might be tad big and come up the sides of the plane seat a little, but I would definitely try it. The handle makes it easy to carry, it's not that heavy, and I don't think the airlines can balk at something that might be considered for medical purposes. It would give you a little bit of extra cushioning and comfort.
1366621
Yes. You can also put more things in it- like blankets, diapers, etc. At our airport (Houston, TX) we had to check it in (I had planned to gate check it, but the TSA people wouldn't even let us through the security line with this beast). Great product. Very well made. Our Fllo arrived in SFO without any issue. Very happy with the purchase!
1011887
I would not chance it. It is too soft to face the airlines and too big for carry on.
1749398
easily for a few hours, a flight would be a breeze to keep it chilled - but remember with FAA rules you cannot bring beverages on board- but for medicines or baby'smilk, etc youd be fine. We absolutely love it- take it on car trips a lot and the beach and it stays cold for a long time- ice packs also hold well inside if you know there will be a long period of time it wont be plugged in. We also bought a $30 converter with it that you can plug into a regular outlet a lot of planes have plugs nowadays too. So, if it is for medicine if you cal lthe airlines theyd find a seat for you that has an outlet too- enjoy!
1450622
The wrap is not as large as a blanket. The wrap is good for keep one area warm such as shoulders or the back. I like the fact it turns itself after a few hours. I use on my back most nights. You may want to look at a blanket if you want to keep a person warm all over.
924176
I love this pillow for travelling: small, very soft and easy to pack. It is filled with goose down and I understand you are not supposed to wash down frequently. Therefore, I am not sure this is what you are looking for.
363180
It is way too big for that kind of transportability. It's very light though. I would not recommend for plane or car
852112
depends on how cold tolerant you are - i would not try to use it if i thought it would be very cold- i used the thing in mid summer in the desert and it worked well for that and I pulled a tarp over me in the rain but your question would make me think you will want something better - this thing is a blanket - not a sleeping bag and the edges of it are loose like a blanket and do not join like a bag
852111
Much of that depends on your own comfort level, what clothing you have on, what type of protection you have from the ground, and so on. This blanket might be rated at summer bag level of warmth except without the enclosed foot box and side zippers, so plan accordingly. This is designed more for sitting around camp watching the fire and the occasional trip to the latrine. I toss it over my bag, or beneath me, if I need a little extra warmth, but I would not bring this INSTEAD of a regular bag.
1475319
Yes it is, I just flew American Airlines and United with it. And to be honest none of the airlines really care because it's a soft bag so it can squish under any seat and the people at the airport never really measure those.
538679
In my opinion, it will give you adequate padding (what is enough?), and is easily transportable. I would definitely consider taking it on a flight.
140688
I have not used it for that, however it is very thick and substantial unlike a lot of blankets at that price point. I think if you keep it fairly clean it should hold up well. Hope that helps.
1158301
I use it as a sleeping bag, and I put a blanket on top at night for warmth. I also use it while I watch TV. Sometimes I take it on trips to use in hotels.