Q1: What are the advantages of the hooded version over the standard version?
A: The hood adds crucial head and neck warmth that dramatically improves comfort in cold, windy, or wet conditions. When you're sitting still outdoors (camping, fishing, watching sports), up to 50% of body heat escapes through your head. The sherpa-lined hood traps this heat and keeps your ears, neck, and cheeks warm. It's especially popular for hunters, ice fishermen, tailgaters, winter campers, and outdoor photographers.
Q2: Can the hood be removed or is it permanently attached?
A: Standard version: hood is sewn attached for maximum durability. Detachable hood version available as custom OEM (hood attaches via zipper or heavy-duty snaps) for orders 1000+ pcs. Please specify when ordering.
Q3: Does the hood also have heating elements?
A: Standard version: heating elements are in the back– the hood is non-heated but fully sherpa-lined to trap body heat. Premium version with heated hood (additional heating zone in the hood) available as custom OEM for orders 500+ pcs.
Q4: Does the blanket work with a regular wall outlet?
A: No, this is a 12V DC product (car cigarette lighter plug). For AC wall outlet use, purchase an AC-to-12V adapter separately, or request our AC version.
Q5: Can I power it from a portable power bank?
A: Standard 5V USB power banks will NOT work. Requires a 12V-output portable power station (Jackery, EcoFlow, Bluetti) or 12V car jump starter with cigarette lighter outlet.
Q6: Is the hooded blanket machine washable?
A: Yes. Do not immerse or wash the heating element itself – wipe clean with damp cloth.