To make your next family picnic a success, you’ll need to make sure you’ve brought the right gear! That means packing a fantastic picnic rug or blanket that will make your picnic more comfortable and protect you from the elements. 

Whether you’re looking for something lightweight and portable or a blanket that’s big enough to accommodate a large group, this list has the perfect rug or blanket for the job. 

Picnic Rugs and Picnic Blankets

1. Gifts Australia

Summer days out will never be the same again with this beautiful striped Whitsunday Blue Picnic Blanket. 

Perfect for whiling away the day with friends or family, this striped Whitsunday Blue Picnic Blanket is a summer essential. It seats four, is waterproof and quick-drying, and packs away easily in a matching drawstring pouch.

Gifts Australia, 1300 459 452

2. Adairs

Adairs’ picnic rugs such as the Oranges Round Picnic Rug and Retro Floral Pink Picnic Rug are the perfect addition to your outdoor picnic experience! 

On one side the rugs are made from water-resistant material making them easy to clean. They can also be folded up into a small, portable size and secured with a zip closure or velcro flap, depending on which style you have chosen.

The rugs also come with a strap handle so you can easily pack up the rug and take it with you wherever you go!

Buy Oranges Round Picnic Rug

Buy Retro Floral Pink Picnic Rug 

Adairs, Multiple locations across Victoria, 1300 783 005 

3. Gorman

Gorman makes really lovely picnic blankets that come in a variety of patterns and colours that are absolute eye candy. One of our top picks is the Fruity As Kids Picnic Rug which is reversible, water resistant, features an exclusive Gorman design and print and can be rolled into a secure carrying case.

Gorman, +61 3 8420 0336, retail@gormanshop.com.au

4. Etsy

Etsy offers quality rugs made by independent artists that can be used for all your fun outdoor family picnics. For instance, we found this gorgeous Boho bohemian throw rug beach picnic blanket

If these are not quite your style, browse through the Etsy website to find other awesome picnic blankets that can be delivered straight to your door. 

5. The Iconic

For a variety of picnic blankets and rugs in one shop, check out products such as the Basil Bangs Love Rug and Sand N Salt Woven Beach Throw Rug from Iconic.

Basil Bangs Love Rug are perfect for babes of all ages, our indoor-outdoor mat is spill proof, padded and compact so you can take it anywhere, and use it everywhere.

Sand N Salt Woven Beach Throw Rug is Light-weight throw using a blend of cotton and recycled polyester sourced from plastic bottles and waste diverted from landfill and our oceans

Buy Basil Bangs Love Rug

Buy Sand N Salt Woven Beach Throw Rug

 The Iconic, +61 1300 668 345

6. Cotton On

For stylish yet comfortable picnic rugs, you can’t go wrong with the vibrant rugs from Cotton On. On top of the usual round picnic rugs such as their Oversized Picnic Blanket, Cotton On.

These are a waterproof picnic blanket style with water resistant backing, they fold up into a carry bag with handle, are easy to clean and come in various colours. 

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