Review on Stay Cozy And Dry With The Extra Large Outdoor Picnic Blanket: Waterproof, Sandproof And Dual-Layered - Perfect For Beach Trips And Camping! by Carrie Garling

This just wasn't for me. Hubby & I went to the beach last week. So, in preparation, I searched for " large beach blankets". After extensive browsing, I bought this.I don't know if I misread or misunderstood the description, but this just was not what I anticipated. I wont return a used product.but since it's unlikely we'll use it again, my next option is "gag gift" (bc its used).Anyway, here are my thoughts.hope this helps.PROs:> WELL MADE. The material is very thick with a vibrant pattern. The bottom is some sort of plastic or nylon; so it IS water resistant. The top.(see CONs).> TRAVELS/re-PACKS WELL. The handle is very convenient. The velcro to secure, is well made. It worked even after getting sandy at the beach. Unfolding was a breeze. And even though re-folding is never as good as it comes.it was relatively easy to close it up after use. The entire blanket is lightweight & doesn't take up a lot of space in the beach-bag.CONs:>UNCOMFORTABLE. The top feels scratchy. It's not wool.but maybe some sort of synthetic fiber? Whatever it's made if, it's not comfortable; even without sand invading, it feels abrasive on the skin. With sand on it, it's worse.bc the fibers hold the sand.which brings me to my next point.>CLEANING. Meh. The bottom rinses off easy/fine. But the top holds the sand. So you have to shake, Shake, SHAKE it (like that early 2000s song) to get as much sand off. BC if you try to rinse it first, the sand just makes itself at home. 3 days home from vacay & I'm still at war with sand particles on THIS.> SIZE. Let's be honest, when it comes to a blanket, it matters! This thing is waaaaaay smaller than I thought. I'm pretty good at math, so when I calculated the dimensions, I was moderately confident my husband & I could both hang out comfortably. (We are AVG sized; I'm 5'5" 150lbs & he's 5'9" 185)Nope! Only one of us could fit laying down. While, both of us sitting afforded acceptable spacing.we were just a LITTLE TOO close after ocean adventures on a hot, sunny day. Ehhh.no thanks.OVERALL- the blanket is NOT horrible. So it simply didn't fit our needs; like I had anticipated.This might actually be perfect for the park. Or for a couple of kids to horse around on.bc it's durable.Perhaps I might try that (if I ever get the sand off) before giving it away. But, in my opinion, I couldn't/wouldn't recommend this blanket for beach days.