ENO LaunchPad Double – waterproof, portable comfort for the family

The classic picnic blanket leaves a lot to be desired, which is why you may want to take a look at Eagle Nest Outfitter’s Launchpad or Launchpad double. The Launchpad is the new picnic blanket, with a durable, water resistant bottom and fleece top. Add to that it’s ability to fold away into it’s own carrying case and the included padded shoulder strap, and you can see why we take it with us on a our adventures.

Let’s take a look at the features and then go into what we think.

Features:

• Soft Fleece Upper
• PU Coated Nylon Bottom
• Hidden stash pocket
• Detachable carry strap
• Folds and zips into itself when you don’t need it
• Double: 5′ 10″ x 4′ 10″, Single: 5′ 10″ x 3′
• Weight: 46 oz (double)
• MSRP: Double $84.95, Single: $64.95

Testing:

We’ve taken along our Eno Launchpad on our car camping trips, to the beach, to lakeside picnics, games, and even pull it out to use in our backyard over the past 8 months.

 

What do we think?

It’s plush, that’s for sure. The coated rip-stop backing is probably it’s best feature; it can be wiped clean and provides an effective barrier on a wet ground.

The fleece is comfortable and soft, meaning it’s comfortable to lie down on, and warm when the weather turns bad. That said, the fleece can be a bit frustrating to clean on site as it soaks up liquid spills. The good thing is that it’s easy to wash in the laundry machine, and dries quickly hung up or in the dryer.

It folds up into a messenger bag with a sturdy strap, making it easy to transport and store.

Pros:

• Easy to clean,
• Quick drying,
• Can be used as a blanket,
• Folds up into a neat messenger bag with space and pockets for extra stuff,
• light and easy to carry,
• Super soft fleece lining,
• Waterproof ripstop nylon backing.

Cons:

• Can be a challenge to zip up,
• Fleece lining is not wipe-clean,
• MSRP is a bit steep.

Conclusion:

We’re fans of Eagle Nest Outfitters. We love their hammocks, tarps and tree slings, and this blanket is typical of their high-quality, well-designed products. Aptly named, the Launchpad is a great place to dump stuff and a clean, comfortable and dry spot for the kids. You can pick up the Launchpad and other ENO gear at Eagle Nest Outfitter’s website, at amazon (affiliate link), or at many other gear shops.

Do you own, or have you tried any Eagle Nest Outfitter’s gear? What do you think of what they have to offer?

Paul and Naomi O
The Outdoor Adventure Team

 

 

disclosure: We received the Launchpad for review free of charge. As always, our opinions are our own, and advice that we’d give to family and friends.