Anyone still have a “slanket” or are “oodies “ better

[MoriaRoseForever]

Looking at oodies and other brands and remembered when slankets the the big thing to be all cosy . I had one years ago .

Seems to be wearable blankets, as they seem to be called, still around on Amazon . Can’t see the original slankets .

slankets versus oodies ?

My hooded blanket is warmer. It’s from dunelm and cost £16 - Best Buy this year!

I still have my slanket. Its not really wearable; it's a blanket with sleeves and then a folded over bottom seem, making a pouch for your feet. It's lovely & cosy and it's still easy to have a drink, turn the telly over etc. I've no idea what an oodie is. I'm off to Google it.

Just seen you can get the original slanket www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-Slanket-Sleeved-blanket-Sleeves/dp/B00A39CR68/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=Slanket&qid=1667942896&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

The problem with the slanket was you couldn’t really walk around much in it, plus the gap at back . It’s closer to a throw, the oodie more like a hoodie .

Will take a look.

I've got a Snuddie from Primark for around £20 and it's super comfy.

Not tried an Oodie though so can't compare.

I would quite like a hooded blanket that was zip up . They look a bit claustrophobic .

if anyone has a really warm one that is also zipped , let me know.

Oodie much better than a slanket

There were couples slankets wearableblankets.co.uk/double-slanket/

I like my snuggie (blanket with sleeves and no weird pockets) but I must confess to only using it occasionally because I'm one of those irritating people who are always warm.

If it's any consolation, I make shit pastry...

One of these www.dunelm.com/product/dottie-pink-oversized-hoodie-1000188901

It depends on what you want it for. I have something like a slanket for sitting on the couch and working from home. I have the Primark snuddie for wearing in the dog park and walking the dog in the cold.
Both have their pluses and minuses.

I agree with every penny 👍🏽

I still have a slanket. I like to take it camping. I think the oodies look too warm.

Kudd.ly version is the best quality I've found. Bought when on offer

I have an Oodie - a lot of reviews said they were much warmer than alternatives. So far, it's proved too warm. I can't wear it all evening, but on the other hand, I've not needed the heating on. I hope that it'll be enough when it gets colder - plan is to have heating on to warm the house after dinner and then sit in Oodie for the evening.

Pluses over a blanket is that I can wear it to potter in the evening - I wouldn't want to wear it and cook or clean. The blanket looks even less practical for anything other than sitting still.

My brother bought me a slanket as a joke and I loved it. Mine is generally kept in the car for when I'm waiting for DD when she's at her clubs. I lay on the back seat and read with the slanket over me.

We have primark Oodies indoors which are great, superwarm and you can walk around in them unlike a slanket which is a bit of a trip hazard.

Oodies can get very hot but still a good thing to have. You can walk around in them but they're bulky.
Slankets are more comfortable for lounging and they cover your legs. I prefer wearing mines backwards.

I still have a fluffy onesie. I haven't had to wear it yet this year, but I like that I can hop up and move normally in it.

The only thing that isn't so good is how cold you get when you go to the loo!

Oh, I LOVED my Slanket. I'd forgotten about that.

I have an Oodie but don't like it much. I do find it claustrophobic-feeling, and heavy and bulky and you have to wrestle it on and off. I might try and get some use of it this winter, but it's only good for if you're literally just sitting around.

And even then I prefer the Slanket, as it covers your legs too. I used to wear it backwards, so the opening was at the front, then hoik it over one arm, monk-style, if I needed to get up.

Backwards ? So the opening at front ? Actually that sounds better as you can pull it round and cover better I’d have thought . Harder to make sure it doesn’t gap when at back.

That’s my worry , of feeling claustrophobic in an oddie or similar.

looking for ones as thick but zipped , zipped ones I have found are single layer and not as thick .

Hi @MoriaRoseForever If you're still looking for something to snuggle up in this winter, take a look at our article on the best blanket hoodies. It was created after reading the recommendations of Mumsnet users and researching consumer reviews. We hope you find it useful.

Me too although also use it at home. I don't want something to walk round in like an oodie as that's not when I'm cold. I love a blanket. Controversially I wear mine the wrong way round like a coat and wrap around me, perfect snuggle level without getting stuffy and having to remove something wearable. I haven't had an oodie but suspect they would drown me and don't covet legs which is my main cold but.

Reading with interest!