So I frequently am out and about with my kids and need someplace to sit on the ground. I have a large portable blanket, but it is really bulky and takes up a ton of room. This pocket blanket is so compact. Plus it comes with a caribiner, so I can clip it to my bag. Very light weight. It isn't padded, so you will feel the ground. But it will keep water and dirt off, which is often all I need. You can stake it or weight it down at the corners, if needed. It is pretty large, so a few people can comfortably fit.