Picnics are a fantastic way to get the whole family outdoors and enjoy some quality time together. But before you head out to your favourite park or beach, you’ll need a good picnic blanket.
With so many different picnic blankets available it can be tough to know which one is right for your family – weighing up price, size and quality. That’s why I’ve put together this roundup of the best picnic blankets for families, from budget-friendly options to a little more luxury.
Here are some of the things I considered when choosing my top picks:
Comfort: Choose a blanket that’s comfortable to sit on, even for long periods of time.
Size: A good picnic blanket should be large enough to comfortably fit the whole family.
Durability: Look for a blanket that’s made from durable materials that can withstand wear and tear.
Water resistance: If you’re planning on picnicking on damp ground or near water, choose a blanket with a water-resistant backing.
Portability: How easy is the blanket to fold up and carry?
9 picnic blankets for family fun in the sun
picnic season
Rhinestone Cowboy really big picnic rug and backpack set, $209
When they say REALLY BIG, they truly mean it! At 2.9m x 2.9m in size, it’s the biggest picnic rug on the list! It fits up to 9 adults (or loads of kids, depending on who you’re with!), it’s also stain resistant and made from sand-shakeable fabric. It has eyelet corners and picnic pegs, so you can set up and have it stay flat. It folds up into an easy to carry backpack.
Isla The Label
Sahara Woven Picnic Rug XL, $219.95
Made with 100% cotton, these are stylish as a picnic rug, or used stylishly in your home (as a throw on your bed or lounge). They’re 190cm x 160cm in size.
Nakie
Recycled picnic blanket, $139.90
There’s a lot to love with this picnic blanket… first up, it’s recycled. Then, it’s the size – at 2m by 2m it’s generous enough for the whole family. Then it comes with the handy bag attached (no losing the bag) for easy storage and carrying. And lastly, the cool designs, and it also comes with a bottle opener clip attached to the bag.
Kollab
Picnic blanket (various designs) $119.95
Finally a mat that isn’t fussy on how you fold it! This huge, water resistant mat doesn’t need you to fold it one particular way as you leave your picnic, you can fold, roll (or scrunch if you will!) and then adjust the strap to suit. It has a squishy foam lining which makes it comfortable to sit on.
The Somewhere Co.
Daisy Days picnic rug, $112
Folding down to a convenient size, this picnic rug by The Somewhere Co is ideal for keeping in the car for impromptu picnics. The size is 150cm by 200cm, and it fits four people comfortably with enough room in the middle for food.
Kmart
Check picnic mat, $10
This budget-friendly picnic blanket option is both stylish and affordable. With a size of 180cm x 146cm when laid flat, it’s generous, while also being lightweight. It also folds up into a handy carry case.
Wandering Folk
Grande Fleur picnic blanket, $195
A lovely luxe option (I am obsessed with these) the Wandering Folk picnic rugs have unique designs which have been lovingly hand drawn by the brand’s owner. They are 164cm x 147cm in size, have beautiful tassels at each corner, and are made from printed cotton canvas with a waterproof treatment on the back.
Pik.Nik Australia
Noosa Palms picnic rug, $149
Large in size at 2m x 2m, which means they’ll fit the whole family – and then some. They’re machine washable, compact, comfortable (with padding) and water resistant. They come in a range of designs, and each picnic blanket saves 46 plastic bottles from going to landfill.
Amazon
Picnic blanket with leather strap, $34.95
Waterproof and sandproof this affordable picnic blanket is large in size at 2m by 2m. It’s available in both green and pink, and folds up to an easy to carry case.
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