Comments on: Things You Probably Don’t Need #3

By: windeer

windeer — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:25:37 +0000

why not just get a nice bathrobe? it serves the same purpose without making you look like a consumer whore.

By: Theophrastus

Theophrastus — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:18:06 +0000

Haha, “Sorry, Tennessee.”

You get a cookie. I thought I was the only person who still made that reference.

By: Rich

Rich — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:21:50 +0000

Oops, accidentally hit “submit”

Anyway…I can’t believe the number of people who apparently would reject this thing based on how it looks. You’re not on stage when you’re lounging at home. You’d be warm and comfy, and isn’t that the greatest gift of all?

By: Rich

Rich — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:15:27 +0000

I can’t believe the number of people who are

By: SenorMysterioso

SenorMysterioso — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:23:23 +0000

Just noticed this thing is $50! Buy 2 $10 blankets and use one to make the sleeves.

By: beezy515

beezy515 — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:44:18 +0000

They sold something like this in the late 1970s/early 1980s, but it wasn’t made of fleece.

By: violet

violet — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:16:51 +0000

@Jill: As far as I’m concerned, gangrene is a small price to pay for that level of snug. I’m in.

By: EEM

EEM — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:15:05 +0000

I had something similar to that but it was more of a sack (in fact that’s what it was called)

it had little holes in the bottom for your feets and fit on the top like pajamas. It was really comfy and warm.

By: Kitten

Kitten — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:40:33 +0000

I can’t believe 40+ people both bought this and are now extolling its virtues here.

By: Dixon

Dixon — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:39:07 +0000

What’s wrong with just wearing normal but warm clothes? perhaps also wear thermal underwear ( http://www.xcelcius.com/us/ )

You could then actually leave the house without looking stupid.

By: jodie

jodie — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:28:50 +0000

the commercial for this is hilarious. in the style of all commercials for new fangled items – it demonstrates how hard, if not downright impossible, it is to use a ‘regular’ blanket.

By: b Man

b Man — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:03:04 +0000

The slanket is great! I dont think it has a “head hole” like someone above was describing, but the sleeves are perfect. Its a nice heavy, warm fabric and its big, (long enough to cover my 6’5″ frame.)

It is really a great invention. Everyone who sees it at our house asks about it, and usually ends up getting one after using it.

Its not for walking, though. You would stumble over it as if you had a bathrobe that was too long.

the only upgrade it may require is a pocket for the remote!

By: Captison

Captison — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:02:47 +0000

GENIUS. This could be the Christmas present I get my mother. It keeps your feet toasty warm but your hands are free for the crossword puzzle, but your arms and upper body also still covered. This is as awesome as ball-in-a-cup.

By: Elagie

Elagie — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:54:47 +0000

I would actually use one around the house but on a recent “Snuggi” commercial, they showed a whole family wearing them in the bleachers of some sort of sporting event! The women actually looked semi ok, the man, not so much.

By: l'elk!

l'elk! — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:49:01 +0000

does this robe give you +2 to spell casting?

By: Jaycatt

Jaycatt — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:43:45 +0000

My mate and I got Jumpin Jammerz… Nothing like fleece feety jammies! We even sleep with the window open at night to make it even colder.

http://www.jumpinjammerz.com/

By: Thomas

Thomas — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:30:17 +0000

This is my dream come true.

By: akakii

akakii — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:28:45 +0000

My wife made something similar to this out of fleece a couple of years ago. She kept talking so much about how warm and comfortable it was that I had her make one for me. We keep our house on the cool side in the winter and this thing is great when laying around on the couch in the evening.

By: Cath

Cath — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:14:46 +0000

Pure genius!!!

Now I can read under the blankets without freezing at the shoulders!!!

I need one RIGHT NOW!

By: Crash

Crash — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:59:08 +0000

They look like cult members!

People who wear this will also want some of those UGLY Croc Saddles.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:57:43 +0000

Wow! I’m impressed that it has so many backers! I will definitely admit the warmth would be nice, but it just looks so weird. I can’t get past hanging out on my couch in a giant sack.

By: sise

sise — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:41:14 +0000

oooo i want!

By: LisaL

LisaL — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:17:20 +0000

I think it looks pretty darn comfy. I got a blanket somewhat similar to this a few years back. Except mine had snap buttons on it, and would snap up around you to form a robe/blanket kind of thing, SO comfy, specially since we were living in a very poorly insulated house that got extremely cold during the winter.

By: Jack Harrison

Jack Harrison — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:19:37 +0000

My wife and I were just talking about how nice it would be to have bed linens made out of fleece, and now I see this. She practically lives in fleece clothing through the colder months, and while I think this may be a bit over the top, she will absolutely love it. Already purchased on this morning from the website. I bet it winds up being her favorite Christmas gift.

By: yosh hash

yosh hash — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:44:01 +0000

I love it! I like the idea more than the product, no need to buy that particular one, but anything that popularizes turning down the thermostat has got to be a good thing.

By: Corinne

Corinne — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:41:36 +0000

Wait! Does it have a hood? My goodness, that would be amazing. My ears are really cold. xD

By: Corinne

Corinne — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:39:11 +0000

I definitely feel like I need one, Neatorama. I’m one of those people who are cold all of the time. My thermostat is set at 73, and I’m wearing a hemp sweatshirt over my clothes, and still freezing… Plus they’re super epic looking. I want one.

By: Jill

Jill — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:32:58 +0000

I am soooo getting a slanket. I wonder if it comes with a disclaimer for the bed sores you’ll experience from the unparalleled level of comfort?

By: b_sinning

b_sinning — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:16:09 +0000

My wife would love that.

By: Pudifoot

Pudifoot — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:11:26 +0000

robo: if no-one notices, then what is the fun of being naked? sheesh

By: Torley

Torley — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:02:57 +0000

Looks like a kind of roll-your-own glowworm suit! Cute, but seems cumbersome to move around in (which is likely very much besides the point!).

By: Welmoed

Welmoed — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:27:23 +0000

These are so easy to make; I figured out how and made a set of instructions. The project itself is shown on my 2006 projects page:
http://www.sissonfamily.com/Sewingroom/pages/2006projects.htm
It’s about 1/3 of the way down. There’s a link to a PDF file with instructions.
(Here’s hoping my server has enough bandwidth!)

By: Jamey

Jamey — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:15:01 +0000

I got one of these for my wife and my sister in law last year for Christmas and they both love them.

Definitely a great gift.
They were SOLD OUT last year, so buy one early.

By: Robolasse

Robolasse — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:07:52 +0000

You can be naked underneath without anybody noticing.

By: jim

jim — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:54:07 +0000

poncho will do the same. get a big ol’ comfy blanket. slice a hole for your neck.

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By: Sheryn

Sheryn — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:41:03 +0000

I’ve actually had one of these for over a year now… I was always complaining about my cold office, especially how I hated typing because my wrists would become exposed and freeze. So my boyfriend found this online, and I swear, it’s a big deal to me, and I very much appreciate it.

By: Ali S.

Ali S. — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:24:18 +0000

I’m intrigued by this product. It looks comfy but a little bizarre. I’m so tempted. What to do?

By: Max Power

Max Power — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:15:23 +0000

This is gonna save me a million bucks. :O

By: SharkMonkeys

SharkMonkeys — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:09:22 +0000

I can attest to the power of the slanket. I purchased this for my wife, she has not gone a night without using it. She loves it since she can cuddle up and still do work, grade papers, eat ice cream or play Wii. The sleeves and length are just long enough so that nothing is exposed. If you have someone in your life that is always cold, buy this! Stay away from the infomercial “snuggie” it is of a lesser quality!

By: Dylan Bennett

Dylan Bennett — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:06:34 +0000

I got one of these for Christmas last year. I /love/ it. It’s perfect for staying warm on the couch and still using my laptop easily (and without feeling like my laptop is about to slip off my lap).

My sister calls them “army blankets”.

By: alison

alison — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:48:08 +0000

yes! I’ve wanted this for ages, it looks perfect for my style of lounging.

By: Him

Him — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:31:35 +0000

I know this as the “Snuggie”, and it works well, plus you don’t get wrapped up like in a blanket.

By: boliyou

boliyou — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:14:21 +0000

The slanket has been on my wishlist for more than a year.

By: SenorMysterioso

SenorMysterioso — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:10:59 +0000

*sleeves too

By: SenorMysterioso

SenorMysterioso — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:10:44 +0000

I saw an commercial for the blanket with sleves and thought it was silly

By: Miss Cellania

Miss Cellania — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:55:45 +0000

What is it? A robe made from a blanket? Nice.

By: danielcole

danielcole — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:46:25 +0000

I got one of these for Christmas last year, and it’s great. You can have your book/laptop out and wrap the blanket over your shoulders and all the way around to the back of your neck. Very Warm.

By: AlisonCJ

AlisonCJ — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:40:14 +0000

That looks amazing! I LOVE being under a blanket.. and since it goes on over your head like a shirt (at least I think it does.. I can’t 100% tell from the pictures), then you don’t have to worry about keeping it wrapped all the way around you (because I always am having to re-wrap a blanket behind my back whenever I shift my position). Plus it’s all nice and long to keep your feet covered!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:38:55 +0000

I tried making a homemade version of that because I’m so dang cheap. I didn’t realize at the time that it had a neck hole. Drat.

http://lloydandlauren.com/?p=1177

By the way, it is FAR better than just a blanket for resting on the couch while watching t.v. or reading. Your arms are free, and the rest of you stays warm while the house is freezing. (I’m trying to save some money, being so dang cheap and all.)