electric blanket and other winter gear ;)

Agusya

Im planning to buy electric blanket, hoping prices will be soon going down. Which one would you recommend? Ive had 2 from Lidl and both broke down pretty quickly (one after 6 months 2nd I think I maybe had it for 2 years) I would be using it every day most months so need something reliable and one that doesnt switch off itself or at least not for more than 3 hours. Second thing is I want to prepare myself better for next winter and looking for best clothes to wear indoors. I dont have heating on anywhere except in a bedroom (when needed) Ive been wearing usb/power bank heated outfit and fleece and joggies on top of that but I was chilly at times when not moving much. Is there anything you would recommend? North Face?  thanks!

rob7475

I can't help with the electric blanket question sorry.

As for clothing, it's best to wear a few thinner layers rather than one thick layer. Merino wool is a great material for base layers. Maybe get some merino base layers (not too expensive if you shop around). Doubling up on socks might be a good idea too (a thicker pair over a thin pair).

FreeBear

Agusya said: Ive had 2 from Lidl and both broke down pretty quickly (one after 6 months 2nd I think I maybe had it for 2 years) I would be using it every day most months so need something reliable and one that doesnt switch off itself or at least not for more than 3 hours.

I've got a Sanitas blanket (from Lidl) which I like. But it will switch off between 1 and 12 hours depending on the switch setting. The main reason for liking it is the extra heat given out in the foot area of my bed.

The SilentNight one doesn't cover as much area and only has four heat settings and no timer, so I've resigned it to back up duty should the Sanitas one fail.

Agusya

rob7475 said:

I can't help with the electric blanket question sorry.

As for clothing, it's best to wear a few thinner layers rather than one thick layer. Merino wool is a great material for base layers. Maybe get some merino base layers (not too expensive if you shop around). Doubling up on socks might be a good idea too (a thicker pair over a thin pair).

I dont wear wool. only looking into synthetics. I do wear few layers - tshirt, power bank top and trousers - fleece material  and then thick fleecy top and thicker joggies. But looking for something thats proper warm

twopenny

You have to pick your fleece clothes well. Some look pretty but aren't warm.
I have some cheap ones really warm and some tops from a charity shop. I look like a dogs dinner but I'm toasy warm and entertaining to watch the poatman not smile 
A fleece throw to sit on, a quilt to cover you and a hot water bottle. Keep your feet off the floor. Remember the footstools they had in the old days? I just lay on the sofa.
And slippers. Real ones over your foot. This is not a fashion parade, it's warm and comfort all the way.

Electric blankets? Ive got a silent night one from Argos. Last years. Don't get the washable ones. The lump of a socket to unplug is really annoying. If you want to keep it clean put a bath towel over it. Really comfortable to sleep on.
Sheesh, i sound like my granny!

badger09

Re clothing: on advice in long running thread by @HertsLad, my son & I bought Campri thermal baselayer long sleeved tops & pants before winter set in. £13/£14 for 2 from Sports Direct. 

They have been great. OH wears thermal lined trousers from Cotton Traders but our base layers wash & dry much quicker. 

Son (now in own home) & I feel the cold more than OH. 

I considered electric blanket but stuck with hot water bottles, which retain heat all night & cost at most 5p to fill. 

We sit with fleece throws over our knees in the evenings. 

Agusya

twopenny said:

You have to pick your fleece clothes well. Some look pretty but aren't warm.
I have some cheap ones really warm and some tops from a charity shop. I look like a dogs dinner but I'm toasy warm and entertaining to watch the poatman not smile 
A fleece throw to sit on, a quilt to cover you and a hot water bottle. Keep your feet off the floor. Remember the footstools they had in the old days? I just lay on the sofa.
And slippers. Real ones over your foot. This is not a fashion parade, it's warm and comfort all the way.

Electric blankets? Ive got a silent night one from Argos. Last years. Don't get the washable ones. The lump of a socket to unplug is really annoying. If you want to keep it clean put a bath towel over it. Really comfortable to sleep on.
Sheesh, i sound like my granny!

yeah thats my question - what fleece clothes do I pick? or what clothes and brand in general 

Agusya

badger09 said:

Re clothing: on advice in long running thread by @HertsLad, my son & I bought Campri thermal baselayer long sleeved tops & pants before winter set in. £13/£14 for 2 from Sports Direct. 

They have been great. OH wears thermal lined trousers from Cotton Traders but our base layers wash & dry much quicker. 

Son (now in own home) & I feel the cold more than OH. 

I considered electric blanket but stuck with hot water bottles, which retain heat all night & cost at most 5p to fill. 

We sit with fleece throws over our knees in the evenings. 

in winter without heating my house is 10 degrees. Putting a simple throw on wont do much . what do you wear over thermal underwear?  

badger09

Agusya said:

badger09 said:

Re clothing: on advice in long running thread by @HertsLad, my son & I bought Campri thermal baselayer long sleeved tops & pants before winter set in. £13/£14 for 2 from Sports Direct. 

They have been great. OH wears thermal lined trousers from Cotton Traders but our base layers wash & dry much quicker. 

Son (now in own home) & I feel the cold more than OH. 

I considered electric blanket but stuck with hot water bottles, which retain heat all night & cost at most 5p to fill. 

We sit with fleece throws over our knees in the evenings. 

in winter without heating my house is 10 degrees. Putting a simple throw on wont do much . what do you wear over thermal underwear?  

We haven’t gone without heating so I can’t really advise. I’ve managed with the base layers, thick socks & fleece lined sheepskin slippers, thick jeans, thick jumper & fleece jacket. 

You really should read the thread by @HertsLad on the Energy board. It’s a very long thread but he is hardcore!

spo2

We have this one:
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9523571?clickSR=slp:term:electric blanket:5:8:2 which is pricey but definitely worth it. It is 8 years old now and still like new. It has dual controls to heat your own half only and extra warmth at the feet area. It also has a one hour or 9 hour setting and heats up in 5 minutes. I prefer this shape, like a mattress protector, to a smaller one that sits on top of the mattress as I think it has better coverage