Wekapo Sand Free Mat - Review 2023

Overview

The Wekapo Sand Free Beach Blanket is made of durable ripstop nylon, a breathable and lightweight material that you can lay on without discomfort. It is huge enough to fit up to seven people when folded out. At the same time, it is compact when folded neatly into a pouch so that you can travel with it.

This blanket may be anchored on the sand using the metal stakes provided. You can nail it down on four corners using these metal stakes. Moreover, you may fill the anchor pockets with sand to prevent the wind from blowing it upward.

Thanks to ripstop nylon, it is quick to get rid of the sand collected on this blanket. You can shake it off to remove the sand before packing it. Water also doesn’t stay on the fabric for too long.

Let’s dive in to learn more about the Wekapo Sand Free Beach Blanket and find out where you can use it best!

Features

This Wekapo blanket is a very large yet compact picnic blanket. It is 30% larger than competing models, comfortably fitting up to seven adults. Ideally, it is suitable for the whole family.

Despite being huge, this blanket only weighs 14 oz. It is portable and lightweight, folding down to 6’ x 7’. The pouch allows for convenient carrying.

Six metal stakes are included in the pouch. When setting up the Wekapo Sand Free Beach Blanket, you need to use four metal stakes as anchor loops on each corner. They help prevent it from flipping over on windy days. The other two metal stakes are spare ones.

Moreover, this blanket has four corner pockets. These pockets may serve as storage space or sand anchors. Alternative to the metal stakes are these pockets that you may fill with sand on windy occasions.

This blanket is made of durable ripstop nylon. When shaken, this material gets rid of the collected sand. It also lets water roll off quickly. Any water that stays behind will dry fast.

The Wekapo Sand Free Beach Blanket’s fabric has triple stitching for maximum durability and strength. It is versatile and intended for use on different occasions. As a multifunctional outdoor gear, it can be taken out on camping trips and picnics. It can also be used in your garden or backyard at home.

What we like

This picnic blanket doesn’t disappoint when it comes to size. It is huge enough for the whole family, as expected. If you are using it alone, you would be embarrassed by how big it is.

Despite being large when laid out, this picnic blanket is lightweight and easy to pack. It is easy to unfold and set up. At the same time, when it is time to pack up and leave, it is easy to fold back into the attached pouch. Indeed, it is made for traveling.

Another good thing about the Wekapo Sand Free Beach Blanket, particularly its material, is that it is washable. You can clean it without any hitch whenever necessary.

Additionally, this blanket is thin and soft. It is easy on the skin, so you would be comfortable laying or sitting down on it.

This blanket feels nice on grass. In an ideal scenario, it is best used on your lawn or park grounds.

Reasons Not to Buy

A potential problem with the Wekapo Sand Free Beach Blanket is that it might be too lightweight. The metal stakes that anchor it on four sides could be insufficient when strong winds blow. Even when anchored on the sand, it can catch wind underneath and flip over. In some extreme cases, the wind can tear the corners.

This blanket is also advertised to be sand-free. What that means in practice is that sand doesn’t infiltrate between the fibers of the material. It collects on top and easily rolls off when the blanket is lifted.

Wekapo also claims that this blanket is water-resistant. What that amounts to is something that’s more water-phobic than water-proof. Water droplets will collect and can easily be brushed away. This seems to be an advantage, actually, as it makes the blanket stain-resistant. If it is any consolation to thoughts of waterproofing, it dries rapidly.

Since the material is very thin, the Wekapo Sand Free Beach Blanket may not be the best option under scorching conditions. If you are sunbathing under the scorching heat on a fine summer day in California, it might be too hot to lay on without a beach towel on top of it.

Conclusion

This blanket is a sound investment for families who frequent the outdoors. It is not only made for the beach but also for different outdoor settings.

Measuring 10’ x 9’ when folded out, the Wekapo Sand Free Beach Blanket can comfortably fit up to seven people. Despite its enormous size, it folds compactly into an attached pouch. You can bring it everywhere, thanks to its lightweight profile.

While Wekapo claims that this beach blanket is sand-free and water-resistant, you should take these features with a grain of salt. The ripstop nylon is not completely sand-free and water-resistant. At best, it is easy to get sand off the material when shaken off thoroughly. Water also rolls off quickly, but not at all times. Little water may remain on the fabric, but it does dry rapidly.

This blanket works best on grass. It can serve you better on your camping trips and picnics than at the beach.