The polyester side’s smooth texture is a practical feature because it prevents leaves, grass, and debris from sticking to the blanket. This makes cleanup a breeze, as I can easily shake off any dirt or simply wipe it clean. It’s a significant advantage over traditional blankets or towels that tend to trap outdoor elements.

Folding the blanket is also remarkably straightforward. I appreciate that there’s a clear and easy-to-follow folding method. By folding the sides towards the middle where the flap is and then securing it with the Velcro on the flap, I can quickly pack it up without any hassle. This contrasts with some other blankets that can be challenging to fold correctly, making the Scuddles picnic blanket a more user-friendly option.

In summary, the Scuddles picnic blanket impresses with its comfort, practicality, and ease of use.

 Going to college in sunny Southern California, my daughter told me that she loves to study on the lawn, but she would stuff a towel into her backpack to do it. I wanted to find something that will let her study outside without having a lot of grass and dirt sticking to her blanket.

The Scuddles Extra Large Picnic Blanket was just the thing. I purchased the smallest one and it turned out really good for my daughter.

What I found that I liked about this blanket was that it had a comfortable cloth on one side and a smooth polyester material on the other, and a bit of foam inside the blanket. The polyester side is smooth so that no leaves or grass will stick to it and is easy to clean off. The cloth and foam side makes this blanket more comfortable than a simple towel.

To fold it up, just fold the sides toward the middle where the flap is, then fold toward the flap and secure with the velcro on the flap. Another blanket that I have was very tricky to fold and secure because it was guesswork as far as which direction to fold in so that the cloth straps will loop correctly.

What I really like about this when I first received it was how light it was. It barely adds any weight to my daughter’s backpack when she has this blanket in it. The only tricky thing is that the whole thing is a bit thick when folded up, making it take up a lot of room in the pack. I think a shoulder strap might have worked well for it.

Overall, this is a good blanket that is quick to deploy and quick to clean up. Good quality overall.

What I like…
– Good size for family of four: 2 adults and 2 toddlers have no problem sitting and lying down on this blanket.
– Waterproof and Sand proof: The back of the blanket uses waterproof material. It kept us dry on somehow wet gras. The sand comes off easily at the beach too.
– Thick layer: I wouldn’t say it’s super soft, but it is comfortable enough to sit and lie down for few hours.

What I would want improvement on…
– The front layer uses acrylic. It’s smooth and nice, but hard to wipe the stains and muddy dirt from the front. It also takes time to dry when you spill something.
– It’s not hard to fold, but you do need to fold this in a certain way so that the Velcro can stick to its original state. It might have been helpful if there was an instruction on the back of the blanket.