I was surprised that the Madison Park blanket would keep me warm on a cool early fall night because its so thin.  I have low blood pressure, and sometimes need several blankets, but this on keep me warm just by itself.  I do not know if that would be the case in the middle of a cold winter, but so far it is a warm blanket.  The reason I gave the blanket a four star rating instead of five is because the only reason to call this a down alternative is the box stitching detail on the fabric.  This doesn't look like a fluffy down blanket.  Its much too flat and thin.  Its almost more like a throw that a blanket.   I do like the fur on the bottom side, but I dislike the cheap feel and look of the top side fabric.  The off white color is a good neutral color.  I gave it four stars because its warm like a thin down blanket.