How does this blanket compare to the Soft Heat Luxury Micro-Fleece Low-Voltage Electric Heated Blanket without ribs that costs $99.99?
61953
The soft heat ultra micro=plush is the worse heated blanket that I have ever owned - it takes forever to warm and never ever gets very hot - my husband hates it also - he has gotten so use to a much hotter heated blanket to keep him warm during the night that and we purchased this blanket prior to Christmas and it is raveling out terribly. So very disappointed with this purchase and will not ever purchase anything like it again.
61954
I'm not sure how it compares but my wife and I love this blanket. I never turn it hotter than 4 and I'm perfect all night!
61955
I have no basis of comparison to the $99.99 blanket, but we love our micro-fleece. I can't imagine why anyone would want a hotter blanket. I have never turned my side up to more than three, and usually I set it at 1 or forget to turn it on. My husband keeps his side at 4 or 5. The fabric is soft and fine to the touch. We do use a light cotton cover over the top to keep it clean, and surely that helps to keep in the heat. But we always have done this with electric blankets. This blanket is way nicer than any we have had before. /jgh
868236
The blanket does not get hot!!! only warm I was a little disappointed in that fact myself on those really cold nights..But its better than a cold bed..I have had blankets in the past that have gotten warmer.
82016
The main difference is in the thickness of the fleece. The Mambe Classic is a 100 weight (light weight) printed fleece. A great picnic blanket or lightweight waterproof stadium blanket. The Mambe Essential blanket is made with Polartec 200 weight fleece. A great mid-weight fleece that is warm but can be used year round. Use it to stay warm and dry at the game or as a picnic blanket. The Mambe Extreme Blanket has a couple main differences. It has a heat reflective lining, thick 300 weight Polartec fleece and it comes with a stuff sack. This is an excellent stadium blanket to stay warm and dry in even the worst weather. All are made in the USA and are excellent quality. All have waterproof/wind proof black backing.
317537
Even though I didn't help you much, I can tell you this:I agree with the other two answers as well, and this for me and my wife has been a superb blanket. It is very, very soft and warms very well and evenly-no hot or cold spots. I honestly don't think you can go wrong.
63077
We have owned two of these blankets and love them. They keep you warm with the lowest settings and seem to last forever. We finally replaced the first one we bought after four years of regular use. We have a queen-sized bed that bends into a lounge chair. I am sure our blanket got more wear and tear than one on a regular mattress.
2199627
My 13 yr. old daughter runs hot at night with her fan on high but still used this blanket over her. So in not sure how to answer that. It seems like it would be similar to a soft double layer microfiber smooth cover.
1450619
Well, this item is portable whereas an electric blanket is very large and bulky. I use this item at work when the office is a little colder than I like.
2246658
I've never used a emergency blanket so couldn't tell you.. However I can tell you it is pretty thin.looks just like foil but no where near the feel. The sound IS annoying but it works. We use it foil size up, but there is a insert that I noticed says you can use it cloth-ish side up. Makes the same amount of noise. Sorry I didn't have the name of the material. Pretty light though.
681991
I don't know, but I power it on about 5-minutes before going to bed and press the PH (Pre-Heat) button. Five minutes after going to bed it is hot enough for me to power off the unit. It is very, very nice blanket.
313280
I originally bought the unheated version. I put an old baby blanket in the bottom for comfort and my semi-feral cat took to it immediately. I was hoping she would decide to come indoors as the weather got colder, but no such luck so far so I've since added the heated pad. That means I have to move it to a table on the back porch each night so I can plug it in. I also have a problem with raccoons at night so it works out for that issue too.
1825117
I have one and my husband and I love this!! I don't feel that it really retains body heat I have one and still use a heating blanket at night. I would definitely recommend this
1450621
I think this is less "bulky" both the fabric & the heating wires that run through it. I love it, but it is on the smaller side, not as wide as a throw, which might be appealing if you were looking for a shoulder wrap or lap blanket for an older person. I'm 5'9" and it's long enough to keep me warm from shoulders to toes!
99263
Hey Boni - this elect blanket is the most unique I've ever used! I'm a aged Vermonter who now can't stand the cold... so first time I plugged it in I expected a warmed bed when I got in. That wasn't the case. What really happened was - almost immediately I was warmed by a combination of my own body heat & the blanket's heating system. Now, during cold nights my setting is not much higher than 2... and I'm comfy & cozy. The blanket holds your heat better than any I've ever used. Enjoy!
1176825
These blankets go by many names but they are often refered to as "Casualty Blankets" ... They are similar, in weight, to a medium-thickness of poly-tarp and they have brass grommets (reinforced tie-holes) in each of the 4 corners. They are metalized (foil clad) on one side and reflect heat from a human body or from a camp-fire (onto a thermal "victim") ... These blankets are fairly durable and are frequently hung in diamond or lean-to configuration to shed rain (and dew) and to block wind and reflect camp-fire heat onto the single occupant, to thwart hypothermia at moderate temperatures. They are not magical and they do not do much good below about 55 degrees Fahrenheit and below 48'F they are "fairly useless" BUT they are better than nothing and, in conjunction with a small fire, they can save your life ... In short, they can add a few degrees of comfort and help, with very little pack-weight penalty ... They also make a good ground-cloth, especially under a sleep matt, to prevent thermal loss into the ground. They are reusable and, if cared for, they can be rolled up inside your sleep pad and will last for an entire season, of even longer. Rothco is only one source for these and most all of them are about the same. SOME are NOT "mil-spec" so I would be looking for USGI MIL-SPEC in the description.
681995
it generates enough heat that it has to be turned down or it will make you too hot! My wife has never had a blanket that has heated as well as this one. This is about our 5th electric blanket and it is the only one that she has had to turn down.
1920739
I really like mine, it's not like the original electric blankets, where you could really heat up the bed, but they don't make those kind anymore! But this blanket is pretty good, not great, but good.
353292
Their blankets use between 14 and 18 volts depending upon the model. It has a converter that changes the 120 volts to a safer voltage. All others are 120 volt. It is almost impossible to receive an electrical shock from this low-voltage blanket. That is why I purchased it. When I got it I was amazed at the quality of the fabric. Never any pilling as the old electric blankets. The power consumed is approximately 1 watt - far less than a typical nite lite.