Choosing the Best Picnic Basket For You in Six Easy Steps
Old habits die hard, and some never should. The traditional picnic basket is quaint, useful and replete with memory-making abilities. Quite frankly, there is no reason to let such a charming piece of yesteryear go. On the other hand, in today's modern society, everything can be improved upon. Contemporary picnic hampers are loaded with features such as insulation for keeping food fresh and warm/cool, compartments for each type of item being packed and sets of cutlery and dishes for ease of use. With so many exciting new versions of the traditional basket, you might find it hard choosing your ideal tote. So which one is right for you? We'll help you find out in 5 easy steps.
If I were a picnic basket the main questions I would ask are:
Question #1: What is my purpose? Are we going for charm or function? Is this strictly for food or do we want the all-in-one package deal? If you intend on having a romantic dinner for two under the stars, then a wine tote will help create the mood easily. Along with the standard contents, this compact wine tote comes complete with wine glasses, cooler bag and bottle opener so that you can truly wine and dine your heart's desire.
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Question #2: How many people am I feeding? Bear in mind who will be attending this outdoor meal. A sweet picnic basket for two is nice, unless of course, there are four people expecting food. Have a head count before you start packing your day pack (and before you start cooking for that matter.) |
Question #3: How long are we going for? If this is going to be an all-day trip, a cooler bag may be a good option for you. After all, lunch outdoors is fun, but warm drinks and cold turkey hardly set the mouth watering, especially after a long day of activity. Insulated bags or an individual beverage cooler can keep a nice wine chilling or a bottle of juice or water cool. If this light luncheon is part of a day hike or other trip on foot, then our picnic backpacks would work well for the occasion. Let your picnic basket selection cater to your needs.
| Question #4: How much do I cost?Your budget is another important barometer as to which picnic hampers will be right for you. It's all well and good to set your heart on the deluxe model with all the fixings, but if your budget doesn't allow for such an expense, then it will be lots of dreaming for naught. Insulated bags will obviously be more expensive than a standard willow picnic basket. Picnic sets will run higher than picnic backpacks, and so on. Know your price range before you start browsing, and also know how flexible that final figure is. Aside from contents, material will also make a difference in price so it's a good idea to check out… |  |
Question #5: What kind of stuff am I really made of?Wicker, cloth, and wood are the standard materials for picnic baskets, and now many baskets have insulation to keep food warm or drinks cold. If you're a stickler for tradition, the wicker picnic basket will be your picturesque answer. A willow picnic basket is the icon for picnics from long ago. If you need something really durable wooden picnic baskets can't be beat. Cloth baskets, such as the picnic backpacks or adorable wine tote, are lightweight, leaving off the additional weight of other picnic baskets. Your picnic basket can easily match your personality and style with a little bit of planning.
Whether it is a wicker picnic basket, a wine picnic basket or a trendy beverage cooler, with the right picnic basket, you can have an unforgettable day out with family and friends. Don't just sit here, reading about them. Choose your own day pack so you can get out there and start making memories today.
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