Filson Mackinaw Blanket

Temperatures are dropping fast and that has us coveting the Mackinaw blanket from that true Northwest original, Filson. Large enough for a king size bed and weighing in at close to 10 lbs., you’d be hard-pressed to find a thicker or warmer blanket.

For lounging on the couch, there’s the smaller Mackinaw “Lap Robe.” Both are woven from 100% virgin wool, raised and milled in the U.S. At $199 and $145, they cost more than your average blanket but like all of Filson's products, these are made to last so you’ll most likely never need to buy another blanket again.

They are available through the Filson website but we like any excuse to visit the flagship store in Seattle. With a big stone fireplace and outdoor displays, it feels like a mountain getaway. There are also stores in Portland and Denver.

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Nice - I'll have to make a trip to the factoy next time I'm in Seattle
These would make great Xmas gifts!

posted by bepsf on October 23rd 2009 at 2:23pm
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Ooh, I love a heavy blanket. Ten pounds!

posted by tasterspoon on October 23rd 2009 at 3:00pm
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Looks incredibly comfy. Reminds of the the jack shirts my grandfather wears...

posted by ephcee on October 23rd 2009 at 3:37pm
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Great blankets. Though it's strange that it's called the Mackinaw blanket and sold out of Seattle, Portland and Denver. Mackinaw (correct spelling is "Mackinac"), is in Northern Michigan.

posted by mikevy on October 23rd 2009 at 10:00pm
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Thanks for the Michigan reference! I was drawn to the post out of homesickness.

But I was tickled to see this virgin wool intense blanket matched by Google with a zebra-print snuggie!!

There's your high and low!

posted by cashba on October 24th 2009 at 12:52am
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