12 Beach Blankets That Will Save Your Butt and Snacks From the Sand

Don't let summer 2022 sneak up on you without a big ol' beach blanket to protect your booty, and equally as important, your picnic snacks, from hot grains of sand (ouch). I'm just saying, those outdoor throws are true summer heroes. Not only do they faithfully serve humanity by sheltering bums from hot, sandy beaches (salute!), but many are also waterproof, so you don't have to worry about waves inching up the shore (or drink spills). Also, these are gonna give your cute lil charcuterie picnic the exact right ~aesthetic~ for an IG story. I mean, how could you not love 'em?

Because I hate buying things that don't serve more than one purpose, my fave quality of our loyal beach blankies is that you can bring them to the park for a picnic, use them while camping, or just chill on them in your backyard. Told you: These superheroes deserve more recognition. So today, we're gonna honor the best beach blankets out here doing their part to make the world a better place. Check out these 20 cute and comfy beach blankets below. (And if you're in the market for more beach accessories, we've got those too.)