Matador Pocket Blanket 4.0

I tossed this in my daypack for a beach trip and was surprised how well it shed sand and moisture. The puncture resistance saved me from a few sharp rocks, and it packs down incredibly small.

Folded it down to about the size of my wallet and tossed it in my daypack—took it to a damp grassy park and it kept my jeans completely dry. The water repellency is no joke, and it handled the stray twigs without a single puncture.

The water repellent coating worked great on the damp grass, and it stayed put even in a light breeze. Only wish it came in a slightly larger size for two people.