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Choosing the Picnic Blanket That Is Perfect for You and the Outdoors
By Jennifer J Locke
How many times have you said on a beautiful day, "this would be a perfect day for a picnic" but never follow through because you don't have the right supplies for one? Well, next time be prepared for that moment by having the perfect picnic blanket or outdoor blanket.
There are a lot of picnic blankets out there, but not all might be right for you. Here are three important things to look for when selecting the perfect picnic blanket.
1) How big do you want your outdoor blanket to be? Are you with your family or just by yourself? The ideal picnic blanket should be about five feet by six feet, even if you are just by yourself. This allows you to stretch out and enjoy the great outdoors, while also allowing you at another time to have a perfect picnic with your friends or family.
2) How easy is it to stow away? It is ideal to find a picnic blanket that can simply fold or zip into itself. Look for an outdoor blanket that doesn't have separate carrying straps or a separate carrying case. These can get lost easily and are sometimes hard to fit the blanket back into after the first use.
3) What are the materials of the blanket? You want to look at picnic blankets that have waterproof backings, preferably a coated nylon. These are easier to wash. Some outdoor blankets have a rubber like backing and can't be washed or will crack very easily, if washed. You should also consider having the top layer be a quality anti-pill fleece. Fleece can wick water pretty well, can be washed, can also be great for a stadium blanket in the fall or winter, and lastly can be stowed away in your car for an emergency blanket too.
You might also want to consider quality versus price. There are a lot of picnic blankets on the market that vary from cheap to luxury. You might get a picnic blanket for $14.99 but it might be small, cheaply made, and might fell apart after washing it one time. Remember this is a blanket you should plan on keeping for years and something you should keep in you vehicle for emergencies too. You will be thankful you got the perfect outdoor blanket when you are at a game or want to have a spontaneous picnic on a beautiful day.
Jennifer Locke is the owner and creator of the Zip-n-go Blanket, a product of Alpha Omega Goods, Inc.: http://www.zipngoblanket.com
This Picnic Blanket /Outdoor Blanket is manufactured in the USA with the highest quality materials. Her company specializes in custom corporate and special event orders with logo embroidery from small to large orders.
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