Stuff We Want: Bedsure GentleSoft Heated Throw, Your Couch's Answer to the Polar Vortex
"polar vortex" is rising on Google Trends. The forecast is a maybe. The blanket is a yes.
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Google Trends has polar vortex climbing this morning. Weather outlets have been watching the vortex wobble early this season, and USA Today and AccuWeather both stress the same thing: a disrupted polar vortex doesn't automatically mean an Arctic blast, and November isn't expected to be frigid across the U.S.
So, will it get brutally cold? Maybe later, maybe not. Will your living room get drafty while you scroll forecast maps? Almost definitely.
That's the job of the Bedsure GentleSoft Heated Blanket Throw. It's a 50 x 60 inch ribbed flannel throw with a sherpa back and a plug-in controller.
You get 6 heat levels and 6 timer settings, from 1 hour up to 10. There's a preheat function, so you can warm it up on the couch before you sit down, and it has a default 8 hour auto shut-off. It runs at 100 watts on a regular wall outlet.
The listing calls the top 240 GSM flannel and the back 200 GSM sherpa, and it's machine washable. When it's off, it's just a regular cozy throw, which is the best kind of backup plan.
Thanksgiving tip: put it on the couch before the parade starts and watch who claims it first. That's your family's real power structure.
Who it's for
- Always-cold people who wear socks in July.
- Thanksgiving couch crews settling in for the parade and the game.
- Christmas gifts for parents, grandparents and that one roommate who steals your blanket.
Who should skip it
- You run hot. A regular throw does the job.
- No outlet near the couch. It plugs into the wall.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 6 heat levels and 6 timer settings, up to 10 hours.
- Preheat function and default 8 hour auto shut-off.
- Ribbed flannel top with sherpa back.
- Machine washable.
Cons
- Needs a wall outlet, so it's not a go-anywhere blanket.
- 50 x 60 inches is throw size, not bed size.
Pros and cons are our read of the features on the listing, not a hands-on test.
How it compares
Vs. THE COMFY: the Comfy walks with you to the fridge. The Bedsure stays put and brings the heat.
Vs. the burrito blanket: the burrito is the joke. This is the one you'll actually fight over.
More cozy: the WHISPERHEAT under desk warmer and our Thanksgiving picks.
FAQ
Does the polar vortex mean a big cold snap is coming?
Not necessarily. Forecasters say a weakened or disrupted polar vortex doesn't guarantee widespread cold. Check the National Weather Service for your local forecast.
Does it turn itself off?
Yes. It has a default 8 hour auto shut-off, plus timer settings from 1 to 10 hours.
Can I wash it?
Yes, it's machine washable.
How big is it?
50 x 60 inches, throw size.
The verdict
The verdict: hand-picked for polar vortex season, whether the cold shows up or not. Plug it in, preheat it, and guard it like the last slice of pie.
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