I think we might chance it in the washing machine, as a picnic blanket from last year with all the stains from two messy children on would not be pleasant. Kit yourself out with everything you need for a comfortable hike, including high-quality outdoor socks, insoles, foot protection and more. Is a foilbacked picnic blanket the same as using those cheap foil blankets from poundland on the tent floor? We checked to see if each blanket lived up to its promise when it came to waterproofing and that each mat on our list was easy to clean either with a damp cloth or – even better – in a washing machine.

There are holes in the corners so you can peg it down or hang it up, and you can choose from a selection of muted hues.New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . This lovely picnic blanket in an abstract print has waterproof aluminium backing, padded foam and a fleece upper, making this really comfortable to use on the hard ground. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.

We tested the cheerful rainbow stripe design that’s covered in a classic herringbone knit and finished with colourful tassels, which drew no end of admiring comments from fellow picnickers. We tested the black and white design, which looks like a giant Everton mint, and there’s a tomato red and mustard yellow option, too.

p>You will be given the option to choose a collection day that suits you on the product page after entering your post code. However, they're more likely to hold onto dirt and debris, so they'll need a good shake before they're packed away. We gave extra points for multifunctional features and carefully considered cost when weighing up our winners.

Our selection includes everything from basic shovels and hoes to top-of-the-range power tools like lawnmowers and chainsaws. On the flip side, it packed down into the smallest of all the picnic blankets we tested once it was folded and rolled into the mesh carry bag.The extra-large size meant our youngest testers could crawl around happily on it in the garden without any muddy knees, and it works just as well for protecting floors indoors. Snowyside looks like a decent option, the MLD bivy looked to be lighter but by the time i'd have sized up big enough to get my synmat inside there doesn't seem to be anything in it.

but if its the same as using the poundland ones I'd rather save the dosh having just shelled out a fortune on all the kit for my family! Whether you’re heading into the wilderness on a camping trip, spending the day at the beach or hitting a hiking trail, make the most of whatever you’re doing with a picnic rug from Decathlon. You can also get rugs, either woven from wool or other fibres, that are great for keeping you warm when it gets chilly but won’t keep out the water if the ground is really wet. Funny how we have a name for cold when it's just an absence of heat, but there is no name for absences of other things. The printed side is made from a soft fleece, and fans love that it has an adjustable strap and zipped pocket to stash valuables.We love the poppers round the outside, too – you can use them to snap several blankets together or make a changing cubicle or cloak for the beach.