10 Cool Blankets to Upgrade Your Next Family Picnic

The days of dining atop your old bedspread are over. We've found the best (and cutest) blankets worthy of an outdoor feast.

By Ayren Jackson-Cannady May 5, 2017

Heading out to dine al fresco with your crew? Feel free to leave that old bedspread at home. From vintage prints to waterproof throws, we’ve found the best (and cutest) blankets that will make your next family picnic a walk in the park.

Splurge-Worthy Stripes

This beautiful waterproof picnic blanket might be the last one you’ll ever buy. Handmade with a super-durable denier layer, simply choose your preferred size—ranging from 52" x 52" to 100" x 52"—and color (chartreuse or gray). There’s a zippered pocket for stashing away valuables, straps for easy carrying, it’s washable, and you can even add a monogram!

Available at Modern Cabin on Etsy, $125 and up.

Do you have a picnic blanket that you adore? Tell us about it in a comment below.

— Gabby Cullen & Ayren Jackson-Cannady

Editor’s Note: At the time of publication all items were available for purchase.

All images courtesy of retailers