Weekend waterproof picnic rug product image (primary)
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.

Basil Bangs

Weekend Waterproof Picnic Rug

CA$169.00CAD
In Stock

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

Patterned WhiteAssorted

Size

ONE 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
Weekend waterproof picnic rug product image (primary)
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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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 0.87 · y 0.82 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (medium)
  • Legible text markBasil BangsPartial
    1 regionx 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 regionx 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
Weekend waterproof picnic rug product image 2
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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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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
Weekend waterproof picnic rug product image 3
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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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/decor/outdoor-decor/weekend-waterproof-picnic-rug--17648-25102233?colourId=99
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