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For me, a blanket is two things, warmth and comfort. I want something that is both warm and very soft.
For this purpose, don't limit your search to blankets. Throws and flannel sheets are also good options. Again, look at travel products. There are quite a few travel blankets made of fleece. They're light weight, yet warm. They can fold or roll up to be pretty small, and they wash easily. These too can be found online at www.ebags.com and www.amazon.com.
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At home, I like gel packs from the freezer. Obviously, that's not easily achieved when traveling. Cooling gel sheets are a good option. I've tried several brands without noticing a significant difference, so I shop for them by price. The BeKoool sheets in the children's size are a frequent choice. The children's size is large enough for most adults and less expensive. Migraine Ice is another brand. You can find these in most pharmacies or online at www.drugstore.com.
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For Migraineurs, darkness can be essential, so eye shades can be a necessity. It's not always easy to find a very dark room when traveling. You're at the mercy of whatever blinds and shades are in the rooms you're staying in, and if you get a daytime Migraine in the car -- ouch! When choosing, be sure that, if there's a band that goes around you head to hold them in place, it's not too tight. A good source for eye shades is www.drugstore.com.
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Softly played music or soothing sounds can be a big help in relaxing, getting our minds off our pain, or meditating. A portable CD player or MP3 player is a big bonus.
If the earphones for your MP3 player bother you when you have a Migraine, there are now many good portable speaker systems that you can use with MP3 players. Amazon.com has a wide variety of portable speaker systems in all price ranges.
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Don't forget the tissues. Add anything else you can think of that you might need or want. I keep some peppermint hard candy in my bag because it helps relieve my nausea. Some other possible items -- Peppermint tea bags, saltine crackers, bottled water, peppermint essential oil diluted in a carrier oil, ear plugs..
