The best picnic blankets

• It's not a picnic without a picnic blanket, so we've done the research to find the best ones you can buy.
• The Oniva Outdoor Picnic Blanket Tote XL is our top pick because it's big, soft, and easy to carry around for any outdoor fun you can imagine.
• If you're looking to make your picnic trip more complete, check out our guide to the best picnic baskets.

Don't let the name fool you — A picnic blanket can be many things to many people. Sure, you can have a picnic on one, but you can also watch a concert, take it camping, sunbathe, lay your baby on it, and so much more. In recent years, the classic red and white checked picnic blanket has gotten a serious upgrade with waterproof linings, weighted corners, and other handy innovations.

There are a lot of different picnic blankets in all shapes and sizes these days. You can get one that rolls up and attaches to your backpack or turns into a tote, a blanket that folds up into a package that's small enough to stuff in your pocket, or one that's somewhere in the middle. Regardless of your preferences, we have a pick for you in our guide.

• Best overall: Oniva Outdoor Picnic Blanket Tote XL
• Best for comfort: Nemo Victory Blanket
• Best for colder weather: Down Under Stadium Blanket

Prices and links are current as of 7/9/20. We removed our picks for the best for kids and the best for camping due to stock issues. We also added a product showcase at the top of the guide so you can quickly shop all our picks. We also added a selection of related buying guides.