When getting the picnic equipment ready for a day out we always take the Draper picnic rug with us. In the past, we used to use just a simple rug, but the Draper picnic rug is ideal for outdoor use, and is designed especially for our needs. The rug is backed in PVC to prevent the moisture soaking into the rug from the ground and the way the rug fastens up with the handle is a great idea.

I have only seen this particular rug in this colour, but there isn't anything else out there that we have come across that does such an effective job. The rug is two-ply and offers a generous amount of comfort when using it on the grass or beach. Although it is a branded product (Draper) it is relatively cheap at under £10 and i would think if you shopped around you might find it for around the £5 mark, so well within most budgets.

The rug is 130cm by 117cm which is big enough for two people and would be able to 'sit' a few more if necessary. The rug simply rolls up, fastens in place and the handle is there ready for easy carriage. A must for picnics due to our unpredictable British weather.