Heated Car Blanket - 12-Volt Electric Blanket for Car, Truck, SUV, or RV - Portable Heated Throw - Camping Essentials by Stalwart (Black Plaid)

Picked this up ahead of a late fall overlanding/car camping trip with expected night time temperature around 32F.While I do have a 0F sleeping bag, we know those ratings are closer to absolute limit and not necessarily “comfort” temp. Sleeping bags will also take awhile to warm up with body heat, and any wind drafts/gaps will quickly become uncomfortable (especially the darkest hours around 5-6am).This was so cheap, it was a no brainer to give it a shot. I figured I can use this as a sleeping bag liner of sorts, and/or a blanket layering system when it’s not as cold.I’ve only tested it out at home thus far, but I’m very satisfied with it. The trick is to use a layer system just like dressing for the cold; Put another layer on top of this heating blanket and you’ll be so toasty. Yes, you can feel the wires inside the fairly soft fabric if you’re feeling around for them, but not when it’s just on you.The amp / wattage draw is very reasonable at ~3.42 amp / 41watt. It can easily be powered by a 250watt portable power station for 6 hours, which should be enough for what I need. It heats up within a few minutes too! Most vehicles will have ~600watt battery, but you should not discharge more than ~40% to make sure you can still have enough voltage to start the car. Simple math means you’ll have about 240watts, and should not plug into a vehicle’s starter battery for more than 6 hours if it’s not running.As others have said, no on/off switch or temperature adjustment, but it’s easy enough to wire a switch myself, so I’ll be doing that.On a slightly side note, I’d recommend car campers/overlander to pick up a 500watt+ power station and charge the power station throughout the day with the vehicle running or solar.

This is a really great blanket to keep in the car. It gets warm enough to radiate some heat, but not quite as blazing hot as say, a heating pad. Worked out for a road trip as well. One of my passengers gets cold easily, and this kept them cozy without sweating the rest of us out in the car!It is nice and soft but can be a bit static-y depending on the day/what you're wearing. It cannot be machine washed, which is understandable, but spot cleaning has been easy enough. I will keep this in my car now for fall/winter in case of any roadside emergencies, and for future road trips or tailgating!

My wife's car has heated seats, which she LOVES. My truck does not, which she often comments on when riding shotgun in colder weather. This was an alternative to a heated pad for my truck, as I figured this way she could wrap her legs and/or torso (it is plenty big enough to do so) if so moved. After 3 uses it has her hearty endorsement, and so now rides along in the truck in a storage bag I had lying around. It really deserves 5 stars, but I knocked one off for not being provided with a storage bag and not having a temp control. It can simply be unplugged to provide reasonable heat control, so call me persnickety. I really have no complaints at this price point. It's also reasonably attractive, if a bit woodsy-kitschy. Nice light weight, fits readily in a 14" duffle.

I was leary about buying this after reading a bunch of reviews about it but it's really cold and it was originally bought for my dog in mind. She's a Papillon and gets cold easy. The first time I used it "I" used it because after reading the reviews I wanted to know if it worked. It's been below zero here lately so great time to try it... I put the blanket over my legs and plugged it in, immediately it helped the cold, its a nice blanket, it did warm up a bit but not what I expected it to. It's certainly not nearly as warm as my one in the house but it does get quite comfortable. It takes a bit to warm up but being so cold that's understandable I guess. It certainly does help knock the edge off the cold though without even being plugged in. I don't shiver and shake anymore. The fleece blanket is a really nice blanket with or without heat. It does warm up rather well, I don't think it needs to be much warmer... me... I'd prefer it as warm as I could because I'm a real cold person anyhow, we're talking fleece lined leggings under pants, extra sox, shirt, sweatshirt, coat, hat, mittens. But with just sweatpants on it kept me nice and toasty. I had it on today and over me, my dog was shaking cold so she came and sat on the blanket. Her shivers quit and she didn't wanna get off the blanket. It will be just fine for us and I'm very happy with the purchase. We will not go cold anymore!

I got this blanket today (February 20th, 2025) in the middle of an arctic vortex, and I wasted no time putting it to the test. My commute isn’t long enough for my truck to get warm inside, and I was tired of shivering all the way to work. So, I went straight to my vehicle, plugged this blanket in, and let it do its thing.It got up to full warmth in about five minutes—not hot, but warm, exactly as a 12V heated blanket should be. Some of the negative reviews seem to expect the same heat output as a household electric blanket, but let’s be real: a standard plug-in blanket pulls around 100–200 watts, while a 12V car blanket typically uses 40–50 watts max. Your car battery would not be happy if this thing got any hotter!For $18, (on sale) this is a great buy. It’s going to make my winter commutes way more tolerable, and it’s also a must-have for an emergency vehicle kit. If you ever find yourself stuck in traffic during an ice storm or waiting for roadside assistance in freezing temps, this blanket could be a lifesaver—literally. Pair it with a backup battery pack, and you’re good to go.Bottom line: If you need a portable, low-power warmth boost, this is perfect. Just don’t expect it to turn your car into a sauna!