Bottom Line
Even as our most budget-friendly recommendation, the Glorsign Outdoor Puffy blanket is a versatile, large, user-friendly, and durable blanket that comes in an array of mountain-inspired patterns. It features a stuff sack, cape clip, and four corner loops, as well as DWR-coated material that offers excellent water resistance.
While the blanket showed no wear and tear after adventuring in the redwoods and beaches of Northern California, the material still felt noticeably lower quality than more expensive brand-name products in our lineup. It is definitely thinner and not as warm as its competitors. However, it still performed adequately in the field and served its purpose as a go-to, simple blanket.
For outdoor enthusiasts who prioritize affordability and only require lightweight warmth, the Glorsign is an excellent blanket option that is durable, easy to clean, and versatile. To compare to other top-performing blankets, check out more of our favorites in our guide to the best camping blankets.
How We Tested
To test the durability, packability, and functionality of the Glorsign Outdoor Puffy blanket, we stashed it in our backpack during day hikes and enjoyed it while lounging on the beach. We tested its relative warmth in Northern California’s redwoods and coasts, and performed a standardized test to determine how much heat was lost after a hot sock was wrapped in the blanket for 30 minutes.
Quick Specs
Glorsign Outdoor Puffy Blanket
Best Budget-Friendly Blanket
CleverHiker Rating: 4.1/5.0
Price: $31
Weight: 1 lb. 10.2 oz.
Insulation: Synthetic
Dimensions: 80″ x “60
Packed Size: 15″ x 10″
Materials: Odor-resistant and water-resistant recycled polyester with DWR coating
Pros
- Price
- Stuff sack and cape clip features are easy to use
- Very water-resistant
- Versatile
- Colorful designs
Cons
- Thin fabrics
- Not very packable
Durability
As a budget-friendly blanket, we kept our expectations low in this metric. Surprisingly, the Glorsign did rather well. We noticed no wear and tear after use and were pleased with its performance during our “shake test,” where we covered the blanket with debris from the redwood forest floor.
With the blanket’s smooth polyester puffy material, there was no debris cling, and it was easy to shake off and stow away into its stuff sack at the end of the day. If the blanket did get dirty, it can simply be machine-washed with no special care instructions.
We then took the blanket to a nearby creek and splashed it with water to test its DWR coating. Even after repeatedly splashing the material, we noticed no water absorption – any moisture immediately beaded off the blanket’s surface and dried quickly. Our gear analyst was impressed by its performance, given its low price and lower quality appearance. We might have more to say years from now, but so far, so good!
Warmth
After our hot sock at 136 degrees was wrapped in the Glorsign blanket for 30 minutes, the temperature dropped to 128.4F. This blanket was not impressively insulative; however, its performance was adequate for its purpose as a budget-friendly pick. Plus, it performed just as well as another blanket that is 3x the cost of the Glorsign.
When wrapped in the blanket out on the Northern California Coast, we found the material to feel thinner and lower quality than others in our lineup, but this makes sense given its price. While it wasn’t the coziest or plushest blanket we tested in the field, the polyester was still soft and smooth and provided enough lightweight insulation to cut off the chill.
Size to Packability
When fully laid out, the blanket is large and roomy at 80” x 60” – great for one or two people. It provides full body coverage when worn around the shoulders, which we appreciated when it got chilly out on the Northern Californian coast during field testing. While the Glorsign packs down to a reasonable size for car camping, picnics, and campfires, it is still a bit too large to carry easily in a daypack for hikes or longer journeys from the car.
At 15” x 10” in its stuff sack, it’s significantly larger than a 32-ounce Nalgene – and slightly larger than the Rumpl Original in its packed state. Though if you are short on space, you can easily compress the packed blanket further and shove it down into your pack. Although the Glorsign is still not the most travel-friendly blanket in our lineup, its generous size and features help make up for its lack of packability.
Comfort
Similar to other puffy blankets in our lineup, the Glorsign is made with soft and smooth recycled polyester and a DWR coating. While it isn’t as cozy as fleece or wool blankets, this material is more durable and versatile for outdoor environments.
We like the large size of the blanket and the coverage, but the material is thinner than that of other puffy blankets we tested. All in all, nothing wows us, but it is adequate for its purpose as a lightweight, budget-friendly, and versatile outdoor blanket.
Features
Like many other blankets in our lineup, the Glorsign comes with its own stuff sack, cape clip, and corner loops. The stuff sack is stretchy and roomy, making it easy to roll or stuff the blanket away for storage.
When wearing the blanket hands-free, we appreciated the user-friendly cape clip feature that held the blanket around our shoulders and was easy to unclip and clip in a pinch. The Glorsign also boasts four corner loops, allowing it to be staked down to the ground for picnics or lounging on the beach, when it is not being used as a throw blanket for warmth.
We also love the colorful mountain-inspired designs that are available with this blanket. They have multiple options to choose from, providing some extra color to your outdoor gear collection.
Should You Buy the Glorsign Outdoor Puffy Camping Blanket?
The Glorsign Outdoor Puffy Camping Blanket is our top pick for a budget-friendly blanket. It is an excellent option for those who prioritize functionality, durability, and versatility just as much as affordability. For those looking for simple, user-friendly features like a stuff sack, cape clip, and corner loops, the Glorsign is a worthy consideration. We also love how this blanket is durable enough to be used on the ground, as well as large enough to provide full coverage and lightweight warmth around the shoulders.
However, outdoor enthusiasts shopping for increased packability, more warmth, or plusher material will likely desire more from the Glorsign than what it offers. While it is durable enough for outdoor use, the quality and thickness of the fabric are not as impressive as those of more expensive brand-name blankets in our lineup.
What Other Camping Blankets Should You Consider?
To compare the Glorsign Outdoor Puffy Blanket to other blankets in our lineup, you can view our full camping blanket gear guide. We have many other top-notch recommendations to consider and reviews to peruse that may catch your eye.
REI Camp Blanket Review: The REI Camp is more expensive than the Glorsign, but is slightly thicker, warmer, and more packable with a smaller stuff sack size. However, both blankets offer excellent water resistance with their DWR-coated material.
Horizon Hound Trek Review: More expensive than the Glorsign, but still a budget-friendly pick, this is a very packable blanket with highly-ranked downy warmth. While the Glorsign can be machine-washed, the Horizon Hound requires more special care when cleaning.
Kelty Biggie Review: Another budget-friendly pick that is closer in price to the Glorsign, the Kelty Biggie is an oversized blanket that can comfortably fit two people. While it does not have a DWR coating, it does have a soft, brushed lining for extra coziness.
