Outdoor Blankets

An outdoor blanket makes the sideline, the campsite or a picnic on damp grass a lot more comfortable. This guide compares picnic blankets, insulated stadium and camping blankets, and wearable blankets with sleeves. Gløde does not sell outdoor blankets yet; we do have guides on heated blankets and seat cushions.

Which outdoor blanket suits you?

Type	Good for	Keep in mind
Picnic blanket with a water-resistant underside	Picnics, the beach, the park; sitting on damp grass	Made for sitting on, not for wrapping around you
Insulated stadium or camping blanket	The stands, the sideline, the campsite, the terrace in March	Bulkier; check that it rolls or folds small enough to carry
Wearable blanket (blanket poncho or blanket with sleeves)	Keeping your hands free on the sideline, at the campsite or on the terrace	Less useful as a rug to sit on

What to look for

• Water-resistant underside: a coated back keeps out the damp when you sit on grass, sand or a cold stand.
• Filling: a filled, quilted blanket usually feels warmer around you than a single layer of fleece.
• Packability: a carry strap, a bag or a roll-up design makes it easy to take along.
• Size: large enough for two on the grass, or a single size for a seat in the stands.
• Washing: outdoor blankets get muddy, so check the care label before you buy.

Warmer still: heated blankets and cushions

An ordinary blanket keeps in the warmth you already have. If you sit still in the cold for a long time, added heat can help. Gløde does not sell heated blankets or cushions either; these guides compare the types.

• Heated blankets: battery, USB and mains types explained.
• Heated seat cushions: for a cold seat in the stands, the high seat or the campsite.
• How to stay warm watching football: blanket, layers and a warm seat on the touchline.
• Heated clothing for camping: staying warm in a tent or campervan without mains power.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a picnic blanket and a stadium blanket?

A picnic blanket is made to sit on: large, flat and often with a water-resistant underside. A stadium blanket is made to wrap around you: softer, and often filled or lined with fleece. Some blankets try to do both.

Is a waterproof underside worth it?

If you sit on grass, sand or a cold stand, yes. Damp soaks through an ordinary blanket quickly. A water-resistant back keeps you dry and the top side clean. For wrapping around you on a chair, it matters less.

What is a wearable blanket?

A blanket you wear like a poncho or with sleeves, sometimes with a hood. Your hands stay free for a cup, a phone or a camera, and the blanket does not slide off. It suits the sideline, the campsite and the terrace.

Which outdoor blanket works for camping?

A packable, insulated blanket you can use on a chair, in the tent or around your shoulders in the evening. A water-resistant underside helps if you also put it on the ground, and a carry strap makes it easy to bring along.