Picnic Rugs | Waterproof Picnic Blankets | Hibernate

Waterproof backing, gingham face.

The difference between a good picnic rug and a bad one shows up the moment you sit down on damp grass. These Basil Bangs rugs are backed with a waterproof layer that keeps the ground where it belongs, with a classic gingham face generously sized for a proper spread.

Basil Bangs Love Rug Gingham Black $179 /
Basil Bangs Love Rug Gingham Butterscotch $179 /

Waterproof picnic rugs built for actual use.

Size is the other thing most picnic blankets get wrong. A rug that comfortably seats two people and a basket is a different proposition to the awkward compromise that leaves someone half on the grass — these are cut generously enough for a real group without becoming unmanageable to carry.

A waterproof picnic rug earns its keep well beyond summer. They roll up with a carry strap so they can live permanently in the boot of a car, shake clean rather than needing a wash after every use, and handle the beach, the park, an outdoor concert and a kids' sports sideline equally well. The gingham picnic rug design is a deliberate choice rather than a nostalgic one: the pattern hides the marks that a plain rug shows immediately, which is the practical reason gingham has lasted as long as it has. Basil Bangs finish theirs with reinforced edge stitching, which is usually the first thing to fail on a cheaper rug.