
Basil Bangs
Weekend Waterproof Picnic Rug
The Weekend Waterproof Picnic Rug is a square outdoor rug by Australian brand Basil Bangs, designed for picnics, family outings, and tummy time. It features a water-repellent soft acrylic top fabric, a waterproof underside, and measures 57 x 57 inches (145 x 145 cm). The rug folds easily with a hook-and-loop leather strap, includes a matching carry bag, and has loops to secure it to the ground.
- Material
- soft acrylic fabric
- Style
- trendy, casual
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Color
Size
Specifications
Waterproof picnic rug with spill-proof top and waterproof underside, easy to fold and carry in matching bag.
Waterproof and spill-proof soft acrylic fabric; waterproof underside; folds easily with hook-and-loop leather strap; strap loops to secure rug; matching carry bag included.
- Material
- soft acrylic fabric
- Style
- trendy, casual
- Occasion
- weekend, vacation, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- waterproof
- spill-proof
- easy to clean
- folds easily
- hook-and-loop leather strap
- strap loops to secure
- matching carry bag
- not padded
- versatile
- practical
- trendy design
- bright colours
Product Insights
The Basil Bangs Weekend Waterproof Picnic Rug is a simplified, unpadded version of the best-selling Love Rug, retaining artist-drawn multicolor floral prints. Its acrylic fabric repels spills, dries in about an hour, resists mildew and UV fading, and stays lighter and softer than wool. Priced at $169 CAD—roughly six times a basic blanket—it justifies the cost with exclusive design, a matching carry bag, and an embossed leather strap. The rug folds flat, stakes down via corner loops, and sheds sand with a single shake. However, the lack of padding limits comfortable use to grass or sand, and cleaning is restricted to spot washing only, with machine washing prohibited.
Verified claims
- Artist collaborations
- Artist collaborations produce the rug's dense, multicolor floral repeat pattern.
- Brand lineage
- Simplified version of best-selling Love Rug, retaining artist-driven prints but removing padding.
- Coordinated accessories
- Matching carry bag and embossed leather strap coordinate the set.
- Market positioning
- Priced at $169 CAD, above basic picnic blankets, justified by artist-drawn prints.
- Water resistance
- Acrylic's low moisture regain repels spills and dries quickly.
- Environmental resistance
- Acrylic resists mildew and UV fading.
- Shape retention
- Acrylic retains its shape after folding and weather.
- Weight
- Acrylic is soft and lighter than wool for comfortable portability.
- Value proposition
- $169 CAD, about 6× budget blankets, with prints and leather strap.
- Portability
- Unpadded, 1.1 kg, folds flat, with corner loops for staking in wind.
- Material
- Acrylic fabric dries in about an hour and resists mildew when damp.
- Padding
- Unpadded 57-inch square rug weighs 2.4 lb; best on grass or sand.
- Pricing
- The Weekend Rug retails at $125 AUD, $54 less than the Love Rug at $179 AUD.
- Flat fold
- Folds flat into a stable stack, avoiding shifting and fabric stress.
- Carry bag
- The included carry bag is precisely cut for the folded rug, making a compact self-contained set.
- Cushioning tradeoff
- Packs smaller than the padded Love Rug by omitting the foam layer.
- Surface comfort
- Unpadded acrylic limits comfortable use to soft surfaces like grass and sand.
- Weather and dirt resistance
- Waterproof underside and low-moisture regain acrylic keep the rug dry on damp grass and allow easy sand removal.
- Stability on ground
- Corner loops allow staking on grass or sand to prevent the rug from sliding or lifting in wind.
- Staking system
- Corner webbing loops allow staking to secure the rug on grass or sand.
- Sand release
- Sand and dirt shake off with a single shake.
- Care
- Only spot-clean with warm soapy water; machine washing prohibited.
- Fading
- UV-resistant acrylic prevents fading from extended sun exposure.
- Mildew resistance
- Acrylic fabric resists mold and dries in ~1 hour, allowing damp storage.
Product record
- Title
- Weekend Waterproof Picnic Rug
- Brand
- Basil Bangs
- Price
- 169 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Square picnic rug shown flat with a continuous scalloped edge and an all-over dense floral pattern featuring red, yellow, blue and pink flowers with green foliage on a light cream background.
- Overall shapeSquare rug with a continuous scalloped perimeter (rounded wavy border) visible on all four sides.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.03 · w 0.94 · h 0.94 (high) - Border trimThin dark navy outline follows the scalloped edge, forming a continuous single-line border around the rug.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.01 · w 0.96 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.02 · y 0.87 · w 0.96 · h 0.12 (medium) - Main patternDense repeating floral print covering the entire rug interior, composed of clusters of flowers and leaves arranged in a regular tiling.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.90 · h 0.90 (high) - Red floral motifLarge stylized red flowers appear as a dominant motif repeated across the pattern; each has solid red petals and a lighter central area.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Yellow and blue flowersClusters of smaller yellow and pale-blue flowers are interspersed between the red motifs, creating a multicolor field.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.40 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high) - Green foliageGreen stems and leaves in a muted mid-green color weave through and connect the floral clusters across the pattern.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Background fieldLight warm cream or off-white background fills the negative space behind the floral pattern.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.90 · h 0.90 (high) - Small printed tagSmall circular or oval printed mark near the lower-right scallop that contains dark lettering on a light ground; characters are small and partially detailed.Partial
1 region
x 0.87 · y 0.82 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (medium) - Legible text mark“Basil Bangs”Partial
1 region
x 0.88 · y 0.84 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (low)
Other
Flat-lay product image centered on a plain white background with even lighting and no visible props or shadows. Image is tightly framed with a small white margin around the rug.
- Shot compositionRug photographed flat, centered in frame, viewed from above with the entire object visible.
- BackgroundUniform white background occupying the entire image outside the rug.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, evenly lit image with sharp pattern detail and no visible noise or motion blur.
Colors
light cream· background#D4D2DCdark navy· border trimrich red· large flowers#B3232Bgolden yellow· small yellow flowers#FCBB9Dsky blue· small blue flowers#84A38Bmuted green· foliage#84A38Bsoft pink· pink flowers- Overall shapeSquare rug with a continuous scalloped perimeter (rounded wavy border) visible on all four sides.
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Product
Portion of a round picnic rug shown flat with a floral printed top fabric and a folded corner revealing a solid dark waterproof backing and a navy piped scalloped edge. A small fabric loop is visible at the folded corner.
- Overall shape visibleCurved scalloped edge of a circular rug is visible, showing about a quarter of the rug; edge has continuous rounded wave shapes.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.95 · h 0.75 (high) - Top fabric patternDense multicolor floral print on a light cream background with stylized flat-color flower shapes in multiple sizes and leafy sprigs filling negative space.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.78 · h 0.70 (high) - Edge pipingNarrow navy binding/piping follows the scalloped perimeter on the printed side.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.62 · w 0.70 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.18 · w 0.25 · h 0.22 (high) - Folded corner and backingOne corner of the rug is folded up to reveal a single-layer solid dark backing fabric with a matte finish; fold edge shows the backing covering an inner curve.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.30 · w 0.32 · h 0.42 (high) - Small fabric loopA short narrow fabric loop in navy is stitched to the printed side near the folded corner, visible against the backing.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high) - Backing textureBacking appears uniform and slightly textured/matte with no visible print or pattern.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.35 · w 0.20 · h 0.35 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the rug portion against a white background with even lighting and minimal shadows; image is cropped so only the upper-left portion of the product is visible.
- Background and stagingPlain white studio background with no props; rug occupies the upper portion of the frame and lower area is empty white space.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.70 · w 1.00 · h 0.30 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven soft lighting with minimal shadows; slight shadowing near the folded corner but no harsh highlights.
- Image cropRug is cropped by the image borders on the left and top edges and is not shown in full; visible area appears to be a detail closeup of one quadrant.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.95 · h 0.75 (high)
Colors
cream· top backgroundmaroon· flower motifs (dark red)#7D121Cmustard yellow· flower motifs (yellow)light blue· flower motifs (light blue)sage green· leaf motifs#8AAC95pale pink· flower accents (pale pink)#D2D2DDnavy· edge piping#2E2C32dark charcoal· backing- Overall shape visibleCurved scalloped edge of a circular rug is visible, showing about a quarter of the rug; edge has continuous rounded wave shapes.
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Product
Folded rectangular picnic rug with a multicolor floral print, secured by a horizontal woven strap with a small rectangular patch; visible navy edge binding along the bottom fold.
- Folded geometryRug is folded into a narrow rectangular bundle showing two visible folded layers; top and bottom folds create a stepped edge at the lower right.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.17 · w 0.54 · h 0.66 (high) - Surface patternAll-over stylized floral and leaf print with irregular organic shapes including large petals, leaf silhouettes and small rounded flower centers.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.52 · h 0.56 (high) - StrapHorizontal woven strap wraps around the folded rug; strap is light beige with narrow black edging and a small vertically oriented rectangular black patch at center front.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.43 · w 0.44 · h 0.11 (high) - Edge bindingNavy fabric binding visible along the bottom-most exposed edge of the rug fold; binding forms a thin curved band following the fold.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.68 · w 0.31 · h 0.10 (high) - Material appearanceTop fabric appears smooth with a matte finish; no visible texture like pile or fuzz at this resolution.
Other
Studio-style product shot with a white background, centered composition, even diffuse lighting, and no visible props.
- BackgroundPlain white background occupying the entire frame around the product.
- Shot compositionProduct centered vertically and horizontally with generous white space above and below; minimal shadowing beneath the rug.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the rug and strap; colors are vivid and edges are well defined.
Colors
cream· background fabricsage green· leaf print#7A9C8Bwarm pink· large flower petals#F5898Cmaroon· accent flowers#8A1D2Asun yellow· small flower centers#ECB20Asky blue· secondary flowers#89B4D5beige· strap#E3D5CBblack· strap trim and patch#1A1A1Cnavy· edge binding#242944- Folded geometryRug is folded into a narrow rectangular bundle showing two visible folded layers; top and bottom folds create a stepped edge at the lower right.