Best Picnic Blanket Review 2022

When buying a picnic blanket you should make sure these blankets are waterproof, portable, comfortable, easy to clean, match your design preference, and are of the size you need. BetterBed has considered these factors along with some additional features to bring this list of five best picnic blankets. Whether you’re looking for an extra large sized picnic blanket, a highly aesthetic picnic rug, a picnic rug that can also be used as something else or one made sustainably, you will find it all here.

How We Reviewed

To choose the best picnic blanket, BetterBed has considered all the factors that determine blanket quality – size, construction, and design in particular. We also researched each manufacturer thoroughly to determine the services they offer on these quilts and paid careful attention to customer feedback. So, this article is brought to you after multiple hours of research that went into compiling a list of best picnic blankets that fit a wide range of budget and preferences.

Here are the Best Picnic Blankets in 2022

1. Kollab Picnic Mat Fleur Floral

The Kollab Picnic Mat Fleur Floral is made of waterproof cotton and polyester oxford front with a water resistant polyester back and a foam lining. This gives you a picnic blanket that is weatherproof, easy-to-clean, durable, and comfortable. 

The Kollab Picnic Mat is available in 27 stunning and creative patterns, the most of all the picnic rugs here. Among all these, we at BetterBed have chosen the Fleur Floral that gives a beautiful spring and summer vibe. This picnic blanket has an adjustable strap, which means you don’t need to worry about how to correctly fold a blanket of this size, making it convenient for carrying.

Final Verdict:

BetterBed recommends the Kollab Picnic Mat for those looking for an easy-to-clean, waterproof, picnic blanket with foam lining and a wide range of pattern choices available.

2. Picnic Season Seasons in the Sun Really Big Picnic Rug and Backpack Set

This picnic rug is part of the Picnic Season x Kasey Rainbow collab collection where each is a high resolution reproduction of an original digital and hand drawn collage artwork. It comes with eyelet corners and aluminium picnic pegs that keep your blanket in place even on windy days. This picnic rug is easy to fold and comes with a water resistant, lined drawstring back for convenience.

With a 2.9 m x 2.9 m dimension, this Picnic Season blanket is the largest blanket on this list and can comfortably seat 9 adults. It has a reliable waterproof backing that keeps you dry even on the dampest of surfaces and its DuPont Teflon© stain and water-resistant smooth top side ensures stains do not stick to the surface, making them easier to remove.

Final Verdict:

BetterBed recommends the Picnic Season Really Big Picnic Rugs for those looking for waterproof, easy-to-clean, and convenient-to-carry extra large sized picnic blankets to seat a large number of people.

3. Wandering Folk Native Wildflower Picnic Rug

These gorgeous picnic blankets by Wandering Folk with a unique hand-drawn artwork on the top side and cotton tassels on the corners score high on the aesthetic front. And they are not losing on the functional aspects as well. The intricate design on the topside is protected with an ultraviolet coating to keep the design vibrant for a longer time.

The underside of this picnic rug has a waterproof canvas to both protect the blanket and keep you comfortable. This rug also comes with a brown hand woven shoulder strap that goes perfectly with all the different patterns of rugs available here. Such is the beauty of this picnic rug that it looks pretty even when it’s all rolled up and placed in the strap. Rolling this rug is not as straightforward as the previous rugs though and you need to follow the instructions given on the website.

Final Verdict:

BetterBed recommends the Wandering Folk Picnic Rug for those looking for a visually stunning picnic blanket both when it is spread and rolled up and one that is waterproof and convenient to carry around.

4. Hendeer ‘Norwegian Wood’ Woven Picnic Rug/Throw

Designed in France, Hendeer Woven Picnic Rugs/Throws are extremely versatile. You can use them outdoors as a picnic blanket or a beach blanket or indoors as tapestry on your walls or a throw in your couch. Like Hendeer states, the possibilities are endless and limited only by your imagination with this one.

This ‘Norwegian Wood’ design is a vintage-inspired design with an eye-catching colour combination of taupe, brown, and clay with subtle hints of turquoise to tie it all together. This picnic rug is woven and not printed, which ensures that the colours will not fade easily. This Hendeer rug gets bonus points for its sustainable construction – woven using a blend of cotton and recycled polyester (sourced from plastic bottles and waste diverted from landfill and oceans).

Final Verdict:

BetterBed recommends the Hendeer Woven Picnic Rugs/Throws for those looking for a woven, easy-to-care picnic blanket that can also be used as something else like a tapestry or a beach blanket.

5. Isla In Bloom Sahara Picnic Rug

Designed in Australia, this Isla in Bloom picnic rug is inspired by the rich colours of Morocco, woven to create the feeling of nostalgic sunsets with shades of pink, purple, yellow, and orange; the fringe adds a touch of brown to complete the design. What better way to match a picnic atmosphere than a sun-inspired picnic blanket, right? 

Isla in Bloom picnic rugs are made of 100 percent recycled cotton and this is particularly appealing to eco-conscious buyers. This picnic blanket can comfortably seat 4 adults. To maintain the quality of this rug, do not soak or machine wash; the manufacturer recommends only spot cleaning with cold water. If a full washing is needed, hand wash in cold, soapy water.

Final Verdict:

BetterBed recommends the Isla In Bloom Picnic Rugs to those looking for an Australian-designed, woven picnic rug made from recycled natural fibre and those who don’t mind its slightly high price.

Conclusion:

BetterBed has considered how waterproof, aesthetically pleasing, easy-to-carry, and easy-to-clean a picnic blanket is, among other features, to compile the list of above-mentioned best picnic blankets. So, arm yourself with one of these high-quality picnic rugs and enjoy your days in the sun with your loved ones.