ASAB extra large picnic blanket with waterproof backing | 300cm x 220cm tent carpet | xxl beach rug | jumbo size | water resistant garden mat - Red

Can you use a normal blanket for a picnic?

Some picnic blankets offer size options, but many do not. First step: think about how many people you can usually expect to use this blanket. Anything 60" x 60" and smaller is only suitable for two adults or up to four small children. If you're looking for a blanket that'll fit the whole family, you should opt for one that's at least 70" x 70" or prepare to get two blankets to lay side by side. Price I love the range of funky colours that this picnic blanket is made in. It is water repellent and double sided too so if you’re out all day and it gets dirty on one side you can just flip it over. The material feels good quality and the blankets are slightly padded so more comfortable on hard ground, and yet they are still small enough to fit in a neat little travel bag with a carry handle. I think they are great value for money.” Designed in Australia for indoor and outdoor use, Oliochi blankets boast a water-resistant top, fully waterproof base and a padded middle layer for extra comfort on uneven, hard surfaces. It’s so cushioned, in fact, that it doubles as a playmat for babies too.

Be prepared for your camping trip to the great outdoors or festival with our guide on what to take. For starters, the ZAZE picnic blanket is massive — a whopping 80" x 80". That should be plenty of room for four adults to sit or six to eight kids, with food included, of course. It also features a three-ply construction. The bottom layer is waterproof, so you'll never have to worry about pesky dew for an early morning sit. The middle layer is a comfortable cotton that adds a bit of padding, and the top layer is polyester, which also acts as a water-resistant surface, so there's no need to worry about spills. We were also super impressed with the stitching on this blanket. Almost quilt-like, the stitching ensures that this blanket will stand the test of time. As much as we love the waterproofing of polyester picnic blankets, the material isn't conducive to heat, so they can get pretty chilly when the temperatures drop. For fall picnics—and maybe even winter picnics on mild days—you'll want this fleece blanket. Kid-friendly and easy to fold, Joy Supply Co designs are woven right into the blanket making them super durable and much more resistant to fading. Machine-washable AND able to be tossed in the dryer, they’re available in four stunning prints.For big groups, you'll naturally need more room to spread out. A large blanket (typically over 150cm long) should leave plenty of space for your feast, as well as room for three or four people. Keep in mind that larger blankets may take up more storage space, although many designs can be neatly rolled up, like this picnic blanket from John Lewis & Partners. Anything smaller than 150cm is better suited to a party of two. Unfortunately, we did notice the juice seep into the polyester side of the blanket during the test, but not through to the fleece side, which makes us think that it’s still resistant against most liquids. The only problem is that we couldn’t tell if the stain the juice left was actually lifted out of the fabric when we blotted it because of its dark hue (however, this could be a pro for people with spill-prone children).

Kelly, one of the writers here at Mini Travellers, jumped at the chance to tell us all about her favourite super-sized picnic mat: the SONGMICS Beach Blanket.You can read a comparison of the Brug and PACMAT here too! 2. Recommended for being Lightweight PACMAT Family Waterproof Picnic Mat from Rubbastuff Emma from readyfreddiego.com loves the Vertbaudet Outdoor Rug (which can be used indoors as well as outdoors!). We have a super one from GLTC which has a waterproof base and also carry handles when folded to keep it compact. It’s comfy and a great size.”