COCOON Coolmax Travel Blanket - Bluemax

Ahhhh, the joys of being cold-natured. People around you are complaining about how hot they are; meanwhile, you're slowly losing sensation in your toes. You try to make sure you always layer-up, but sometimes you just need that one more layer to make the difference, or maybe you're going to be dealing with multiple different temperatures over the day and don't want to have to lug a coat everywhere you go. If that sounds like you, you need to buy one of these fantastic little blankets. Now, let me start out by saying that this is NOT a quilt, or insulated blanket, or thick fleece. If you are going to be somewhere COLD such as sitting on the bleachers at a windswept ball game, this is not going to keep you warm. This is an extra-layer blanket that is designed to make the difference between being comfortable and being just that little bit too cold that makes you miserable, such as a car ride where someone is blasting the air conditioning. For that purpose, it works great! Here's a breakdown: Size: The size is really nice! Opened full it can pretty much cover all of you in a sitting configuration. Folded in half it can provide a thicker layer that just covers your lap or upper body. Fabric: This is a lightweight synthetic knit with a nice drape. The hand-feel is very smooth; this isn't one of those ghastly fabrics that catches on every little roughness in your skin. Portability: It folds and rolls up very easily (unlike some products that once you get them out of their storage bag you can never get them back in). The stored size is just a smidge bigger than a can of soda, making it a great size to stash in a purse or keep in your car or desk. Care: I'll admit that I haven't washed my entire blanket yet, but it spot-cleaned quite successfully with soap and water and the fabric wears well, not picking up a lot of lint. Versatility: Not gonna lie, this is the biggie for me. I bought my blanket originally because I like to have a throw blanket for the room when I travel. It worked great for that purpose, but because it's so easy to throw it in my car as a just-in-case, I've found myself finding even more uses for it beyond mere travel blanket. It's also saved me an extra clothing layer when I misjudged the weather; because the fabric is so fine and drapey, it can be used as a scarf or shawl with no one being the wiser. I've hung it up to block an annoyingly in-my-eyes sunbeam. I've draped it over the carrier at the vet's office to help calm my cat. Basically, what you're buying is a large piece of fabric that folds up really small, and that can be a super-handy thing to have. So handy that I've already bought a second one!

I am generally a person that gets cold very easily. I wear lots of layers and I am always cuddling under blankets. Knowing that I get cold easily, I got this blanket for my trip to Ireland from Seattle WA. In all I used this blanket over 30 hours and it served it's purpose well. Our trip was nine days and our goal (both of us women) was to pack our belongings into a small carry on and small hand bag. So when we started to look for travel accessories. Light weight, small and easily packable were all requirements. I was a bit skeptical when I read reviews that said it was a thin blanket and that the reviewers returned it, but I was able to purchase a new but returned blanket at a good price, so I figured it was worth trying. Yes the blanket is thin, but soft, LARGE and WARM. It kept me cozy the entire flight covering me from toes to neck. My mom purchased a fleece blanket. When she first pulled hers out, I will admit I was a little jealous, but she was cold the entire time we were on the plane, even using the complementary blanket to try and stay warm. I was able to use the complimentary blanket provided on the plane as lumbar support because I didn't need any extra layers to keep me warm. The blanket is light weight and folds up into a small roll that fits into a draw string carry case made out of mesh and nylon that comes with the blanket. It is slightly larger than a can of soda all packed up, but again it is light weight. So all this to say don't let other reviews scare you off. I really think that they may have gotten the blanket, saw that it was thin and assumed that it could not do the job. But from my experience I feel like it did the perfect job. Oh on a side note...the word cocoon would lead some to believe that this is almost like a sleeping bag...it is not...it is a blanket.

bought this to use on a plane for a long flight. Great size/weight ratio; however, this is not really a thick blanket. Can bulk it out by bunching fabric together to make it a little warmer. This helped to stop those airplane cabin drafts. Got even more useful when the hotel I stayed at only had a super thick comforter on the bed. Used it as a lightweight sheet/blanket in the hotel. Folds up easily and goes back in the stuff sack in a snap. Light weight at just under 1lb. Size is good too as I'm 6ft and felt it covered me well in both length and width. I think this is the one to get unless you want something thicker/warmer, but that's what layers are for.

i purchased the charcoal color in the spring of 2016 for long air travel, i hate using the airplane blankets. i really liked that this came with a carrying case, and the blanket can be rolled up to a decently small size and fit in my backpack with plenty of room to spare for my other things. the blanket is very thin and lightweight, but surprisingly warm. NOT fleece warm, but a nice extra layer to retain some body heat. i like it so much, that i use it in the car when traveling, and use as a light blanket in hotel rooms when taking a nap. super convenient to bring, always in my backpack when traveling, and launders very well.

These blankets are literally the best! I was just looking in my review history and I purchased 2 of these blankets nine years ago in 2017 and they are still in the same condition they were when I first purchase them. They are perfect for travel but also as a light sleeping blanket. I always have one in bed with me because it's the perfect blanket for adding warmth around my arms when I'm chilly or when removing all other blankets when I'm too hot and just leaving this one for comfort. They are soft, light, and easy to being anywhere.

This blanket packs up nice and small to fit in your backpack to take on the plane, and yet is big enough to cover you head to toe. (Or me, anyway, I'm a 5'5" woman.) The fabric is a very soft, lightweight moisture-wicking polyester, and while it feels thin and light, keeps you surprisingly warm because of the moisture wicking aspect. I bring it with me every time I fly and am always insanely grateful for it. I've bought a lot of other travel accessories that I end up getting rid of because I just don't use them. This one comes in handy in all kinds of ways (can also serve as an extra curtain in place without blackout curtains ;) ). Highly recommended!

When I got the blanket I was impressed by the small size of the packaging. My photo comparison is next to an iPhone pro max. I would say the blanket in package is just a little larger than a coke can. It’s impressively small!! It is also easy to fold /roll and put back into its pouch, so I think it is pretty easy to use. However….the reviews make it sound like the blanket is HUGE….but that’s not my perspective. I am 5’ 8” and sat down on my couch with it. It touches my toes and I can pull it up to my neck, but if I moved at all my feet won’t stay covered. I want a travel blanket for a 3 month trip through Europe and the point is for me to be fully covered on a train, plane and automobile… but I would have to stay straight and still seated to keep my feet covered. I have done a lot of research….thought for the price it had to be the one! But, alas, this is not the one for me. The quality of the fabric is also not impressive. For $50 I was thinking there must be some special nanotechnology (just kidding…I don’t really know what that means….) but something that would make this material obviously superior. If I didn’t know this was a $50 blanket I would say it looks like a super thin t shirt material and should cost $5 to produce. I’m not trying to be nasty, i mean that with sincerity. I am just not convinced at all that this material could possibly be this expensive to produce! It doesn’t feel or look high quality to me. It is super soft and very lightweight, so there is that. Overall, for $50 I was expecting a lot more. It gets 3 stars because it is impressively small packaging for the overall size of the blanket, but it’s not quite big enough for me at 5’8”, is too thin and I just can’t convince myself that this blanket is worth $50! I will be returning.

I took this into the Amazonian jungle for a little extra warmth on cool nights. This blanket offered a tremendous amount of warmth for its weight and was the only thing I carried that didn't feel wet from the humidity. It's a good, solid investment for lightweight travel.

ottima, calda, sottilissima, io non riesco a viaggiare senza copertina, questa e' perfetta, la lavo sempre dopo il viaggio e si asciuga subito

This is a definite travel essential for long flights, or any journey you may need a little extra warmth. More and more these days travel comfort is enhanced when you self cater, a blanket for extra warmth is no exception. Easy to pack, light weight and washes quite well on a quick cycle up to 40 degrees. It feels thin but definitely delivers on warmth. Size wise it is comparable to a extra large beach towel . I'm 5'6" and I can cover myself fully up to shoulders when laying flat. Folded in half also good as a throw. Easy to fold when you need to restow it in the handy pouch.

Suave y cumple con lo que la mayoría ha comentado. Es ideal para una siesta, protegerte del aire acondicionado o de una brisa suave. Cabe en cualquier rincón de tu mochila (o en un bolsillo grande) y la pueden usar dos personas medianas al mismo tiempo.

A great travel blanket. Nice and lightweight but surprisingly warm.

For such a light-weight item, the Coolmax blanket is surprisingly good at keeping out the chill, particularly on cold damp nights. A great buy!