Sorry, didn't see the questions until just now. For the JJCole blanket, the tag says : Machine wash in commercial or large capacity washer (3.5 cu ft/0.09 cu m or larger) or spot clean. Hang to dry. It's not very heavy (I'd say a lb or so) and folds compactly. The carry strap is adjustable so you can make it short to carry right under your arm or longer to carry cross-body. HTH