Blanket Tote XL Outdoor Picnic Blanket

This is such a great picnic blanket large enough to accommodate a large family and adult lying down, perfect for naps too, it does protect against humidity and has a thick layer. The tote is not one that you can wrap the blanket in though, there are elastics to keep the blanket in place, the tote is for you to carry accessories, books...at least thats my understanding, as we were not able to get the blanket in the tote at all.

I am so glad that I own this !!!! We like taking my daughter to the park often, one or twice a week. we would always take sheets to sit on and it was just a hassle. We forget them and would have to go back and they are really thin so wasnt all that comfortable or a simple breeze would pick them up. This tote outdoor picnic blanket is perfect for us !! just what we needed. i was a bit concerned that the fleece would make it too uncomfortable to sit on during hot days but the first time we used it was 108 degrees and it remained cool. The size is good for 3 people in my opinion maybe 4, I did expect it too be a bit bigger since it is XL but its perfect for us 3. Best of all you can fold it back up and leave in your car.

My favorite thing about this outdoor blanket is that its very simple and portable. Once you unroll it, you can actually fold it back up easily and carry it around using the built-in shoulder strap--I had one of these types of blankets from another brand that closed with velcro but once I unrolled it I could NEVER get it to roll up tight enough to stick the velcro on, which makes it harder to lug around. I prefer this one a great deal because I am a very active person (camping, hiking, rivering) and its packability/portability makes it ideal for carrying on adventures, along with my 8 million other items, lol.

It also feels more durable and comfortable than my previous one. The pattern side is fuzzy and its thick enough that you wont feel every single rock and twig when you sit on it, but not SO thick that its heavy or annoying to carry. Its handsome and I like that the pattern has a unisex feel to it.

Some things to note: It is ALWAYS DRY in the state I live in, so I havent been able to test whether the bottom is actually water-resistant. Because of the weather, I may just never know. This was not a dealbreaker to me, but FYI it had a strong chemical/plastic smell when I first opened it up. I hung it outside on a railing on my back porch, overnight, and it cleared up.