Nomadix Graphene Puffer Blanket

Review by Erin Trail

Nomadix has updated their Puffer Blanket for 2026, utilizing GrapheneLoft™ as the blanket’s insulation.  The result is a blanket that keeps you warmer.

Specifications

• Size: 55″ x 74″
• Pack Size: 15″ x 7″ x 6″
• Weight: 2 lbs
• Warmth: 40-50 degrees
• PFAs-Free Water-Resistance
• Anchoring Corners
• Snappy Versatility™
• Shell: 100% Recycled Ripstop Polyester
• Insulation: GrapheneLoft™ (insulation infused with graphene)
• Easy Carry Stuff Sack
• Machine Washable

Detailed Review

I tested and reviewed the original version of the Nomadix Puffer Blanket a year ago. The TL:DR – I really liked it for it’s ease of use and modularity.

The updated Nomadix Graphene Puffer Blanket keeps the same great functionality as the OG blanket but has added Graphene to the insulation. Graphene is popping up in more and more products lately, anything from fleece hoodies to skis. For purposes of the Nomadix Graphene Puffer Blanket, Graphene helps with thermal conduction and heat retention, while keeping things lightweight.

I used the Nomadix Graphene Puffer Blanket on two different camping trips in the month of May.  The first trip was for Ragnar Trail Relay Zion, where we tent camped for two nights with lows in the upper 30s to mid 40s.  My other trip was a camping trip in my van, with overnight temperatures in the upper 40s.

For Ragnar Zion, the race provided uninsulated sleeping cots and I also used a 6.5R sleeping pad.  The Nomadix Graphene Puffer Blanket is rated to 40-50 degrees.  The Zion temps were cooler than that, and I wore some lightweight merino baselayers when I first went to sleep and ended up needing to put on some skiing active insulation layers around 3 AM when things dipped into the 30s (insulated pants, puffy coat, and booties).  Not a knock on the Nomadix puffy; this was my planned sleep set up as I loaned my 30 degree bag to a teammate who didn’t own warmer ski layers.  The bonus of using the Nomadix Graphene Puffer Blanket as a sleeping quilt was that I also got to use it as a cape in the early morning hours as I was getting ready to run and later on after my run when I was sweaty and cold.

For my van trip, overnight temperatures were warmer (upper 40s) and temperatures inside my van got down to 51 degrees one night.  I wore shorts and a t-shirt to start and (as planned) put on a light zip up fleece jacket when temperatures dipped.  As I lay in bed inside the van, I could actually feel the Nomadix Graphene Puffer Blanket absorb and retain my body heat, similar to how a down sleeping bag feels as it warms up. It felt really nice.

Also in the “really nice” column is the weight and feel of the Nomadix Graphene Puffer Blanket.  The blanket is super light, at 2 lbs, but is nicely poofy and feels good as a blanket.  The 100% Recycled Ripstop Polyester is pretty slippery feeling, but it didn’t move much as I slept and generally stayed put.

The snaps (Snappy Versatility™) that go along the perimeter of the Nomadix Graphene Puffer Blanket have been changed slightly from the original version, but for the better.  The straps and snaps are a little easier and more intuitive to link together.

The exterior stuff sack is also updated. The prior version used a roll-top + clasp design to close the stuff sack (similar to a dry bag). The updated version rolls down and then each end hooks onto loops located on the side of the stuff sack.  Truth be told, I prefer the prior design, but this one is fine.

I didn’t test out the water resistance of the Nomadix Graphene Puffer Blanket, but it’s nice to know that I can use this outside and it will hold up against the elements.

Closing Thoughts

Nomadix has updated their original Puffer Blanket by updating some features and functionality.  The main update is the use of Graphene within the blanket’s insulation, giving it another 10 degrees colder in range from the original version.

The Nomadix Graphene Puffer Blanket is available in one size and in 8 different colorways.

Erin Trail

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