Woolen Blankets

He refers to "Kambala" as a woolen material made from sheep or goat's hair. He categorized it as a kind of material for clothing. The Sanskrit meaning of Kambala is 'a woolen blanket." According to India's ancient text, the Atharvaveda, kambala is a generic term for materials such as shawls and blankets.

Wool is a great natural insulator, meaning it traps heat between its fibres. This serves the dual purpose of being warming in cold weather, but also cool in hot weather. Wool fibres also have wicking properties, so it pulls moisture away from your body, stopping you feeling sweaty or clammy.

They're among the best tools for keeping warm in cold conditions—but you can use them for many other things as well. You can quickly turn a wool blanket into an emergency blanket to wear as a coat, make it into a shield when building a temporary shelter, or use it to protect your gear from harsh weather.