I have used think blankets when I couldn't get batting. Being "away from civilization", it's hard to find things. I know have the "smarts" to buy in bulk when things go on sale. Thank God for Joann.com. The bulk batting goes on sale alot and I order 2 boxes at a time. A girl can NEVER have too much batting, right?
Plus, with my left over,,,,I stitch it all together and use that for quick quilts I make that go to homeless shelters or whoever needs a quick quilt for charity.