The weather may not indicate as much right now, but springtime picnics will soon be taking up the near-entirety of your weekend social calendar. And while laying down a sheet is always an option, I’ve found that investing in a proper picnic blanket makes those park gatherings even more fun. Bonus points if the blanket is plaid, as with this Slowtide number that’s currently 50 percent off at Nordstrom as part of the store’s excellent spring sale. That brings the price down to $30 from the original $60.
Like all the best picnic blankets (I’ve tested a fair few), this one has a waterproof backing and a plush polar-fleece top. It is machine washable, which is crucial, and at 58-by-72 inches, it is sized perfectly for families or small groups of friends. As a bonus, it’s constructed from recycled materials, primarily plastic water bottles. There are two nifty pockets for stashing everyone’s phones and other essentials. And hey, it looks like it’ll be 59 degrees and sunny in Brooklyn this Sunday.
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