A day at the beach can be as simple as a brown bag stuffed with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or extravagant with bubbly, wine glasses, cutlery and a luxurious blanket to stage it on. No matter what your ingredients are, nothing seems as relaxing as a picnic at the shore. So grab your preferred nibbles, but remember to pack them away in a picnic basket that can stand up to the sun and sand of a day at the beach.
Mini but mighty
Because a cooler really only has one job to do – keeping the contents cool – we’re happy when we find one that keeps ice icy for 12 hours. The grey oxford fabric not only gives this cooler a classy look, but it’s water and dirt resistant. Then it’s lined with PEVA (kind of like PVC) and 6mm plastic foam, which is how it keeps your drinks cold all day. We appreciate how the whole soft lid zips open for access. When you’re done, it folds for easy storage.
Stylish but practical
We love how this set has everything you need for serving and enjoying outdoor occasions. Big plates, wine glasses, knives, forks, spoons, and napkins for four are just some of the service pieces included in this backpack style picnic bag. This updated picnic pack holds the oft forgotten things like a bottle opener, salt and pepper shakers, and a couple plastic chopping boards. We appreciate the padded straps that make carrying all this to and from the beach or other destination comfortable.
Smart touches
It’s easy to recognize the quality in this picnic backpack. From the thick plastic wine glasses to the striped contrasting fabric napkins, you’ll see why we relish this picnic set. The complete set of upgraded stainless steel flatware really elevates your dining experience, and it’s so neatly organized. We think the wooden handles on the knife and bottle opener are nice touches. The dual purpose bamboo cutting and serving board is a step up from plastic too. There’s even a fleece picnic blanket included.
True necessity
If you’re looking for a lovely traditional wicker picnic basket, this is one of the finest. It’s perfect for a picturesque picnic. The faux leather straps keep the picnicware for two secure, even the two ceramic plates. We love how the napkins and lining fabric coordinate and go with the soft velour blanket included. The easy to hold cutlery has stainless steel with nice white handles. We love this timeless classic that adds an elegant flair to your beach outing or other event, and we think you will, too.
Just roll it to stow it
The waterproof – and sandproof – bottom layer of this beach blanket ensures that you’ll stay dry on damp grass or soggy sand. The middle consists of padding, covered by soft blue and white stripes for a mariner touch. This picnic blanket is ideal for outdoor concerts, sporting events, and definitely beachside fun. Roll it, Velcro it, then carry it wherever you may roam. The large 5 foot by 5 foot size comfortably holds four adults.
