Coleman All Outdoors 3-In-1 Blanket Roadtrip (Colors May Vary)

I ordered this based on the great reviews. Liked the blanket in person and how it converts to a poncho and stadium seat. But there is one big flaw. In the blanket mode there is a opening in the middle attached with small bits of velcro. The velcro barely holds the opening together and is scratchy making this a major design flaw. Since I plan to use it primarily as a blanket I am disappointed. Not worth the return shipping hassle so I will keep it. But Coleman should fix this. Anyone have a fix?

We bought this original for our family daycare. We wanted something soft for the kids to crawl on when outside. The inside is so soft. I also use it for softball games either as a blanket for cold games, a seat cushion for benches, or some place for my younger son to have a snack. It was in the back of our truck for a long time and I grabbed it as a pillow for a long car ride. Definitely worth every penny.

Try as you might-you will not beat this handy little item for the price. It does everything and more than more expensive items.

If you are looking for a picnic blanket that wears like iron and can withstand any punishment, you can find them on line (for $100+). But if you are looking for a decent, versatile picnic blanket to keep in your car and put down when you want to have an impromptu stop at the park with the kids, this is what you want. As a "blanket" it would only be marginally functional because I don't think it is all that warm but better than nothing in a pinch. As a poncho, it is a bit awkward but again, functional in an emergency situation. As a picnic blanket it's just right and the size is much larger than most other blankets out there. The only reason I couldn't give it 5 stars is that it is a bit tricky stuffing it back into the built in pouch. I can see the pouch splitting over time if a person is not careful.

The Coleman 3-In-1 blanket is about the same price but larger and warmer than stadium blankets sold by our local sporting goods stores. Cuts the wind real well, too. Just the thing for late winter/early spring outdoor events. Seems to be well contstructed.