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I've used picnic blankets for years - someone on here did mention that they may not be fire-proofed which I'd never thought about.  Doesn't worry me, and I'll continue to use my picnic blankets, but best to have it in mind.

Quote: Originally posted by sorenlorensen on 21/5/2012

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someone on here posted a link to a site with some bargain carpets on.... you might be able to cut to bedroom size and at £5 or £6, it might be cheaper than a picnic blanket. (pattern is pretty garish, mind you!)
link here

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Yep:) I saw that link too and got us a couple of the cheap & cheerful Royal Panama 4 Tent Carpets for a bargain £4.92 each + posting!! That's cheaper than a picnic blanket & much bigger  (trying them out for the first time this weekend but looking at them one should fit two bedroom pods:) Here's the link for the Panama Carpet (hopefully!):

http://www.outdoorleisureshop.co.uk/royal-panama-tent-carpet-p-9888.html

We use the tent carpet from a Kampa Minnis 4 for our son's bedroom which is the right length, only slightly narrower and no more expensive or bulky than 2 quality picnic blankets. As it is a dedicated tent carpet from a quality manufacturer it is flame retardant.

Picnic blankets aren't flame retardant and silver foil blankets don't perform well in the presence of a flame (we've tried one) - so we wouldn't use them across the floor of the tent undermining the flame retardancy and escape time provided by the tent itself.