Picnics can be affordable and fun ways of spending time with your loved ones while enjoying some gorgeous weather. Stepping outside and setting up a feast for all the family may seem easy, but it can be stressful if you forget those all important essentials. If you want to keep your food cool and pest-free then check out these picnic must-haves!
Mesh Food Cover Tent
A tent for your food? Believe it or not this product is far from a novelty. Food tents are essential for any picnic outdoors as they allow you to easily cover up your food when you are not eating it to avoid any pests getting to it. The last thing you want is to get that BLT out onto the plate only to have to bin it as soon as a fly lands on it; remember to pack a food tent and you’ll be covered.
Foldable Picnic Blanket
Picnic blankets are a must for any picnic as they act as a table for your food as well as making sure that you have something comfy to sit on. Foldable picnic blankets are really easy to fit into your car and even easier to carry, just like you would with a bag. This blanket is waterproof which means that you can just wipe up any spillages without having to clean the entire blanket each time you want to use it.
Insulated Cool Bag
Picnic food often consists of things like cocktail sausages and scotch eggs, all of which need to stay cool. Cool bags are a great way of carrying your picnic whilst keeping everything cool. The insulation means that the food won’t go off which is especially useful if you are travelling for a while before reaching your picnic spot.
Travel Dining Set
Think of your picnic as you would do a camping trip. A brightly coloured plastic dining set is not only fitting for summer but has less chance of breaking. The set is also great for outdoor use, keeping all of your usual, day-to-day tableware nice and clean at home. The plastic cups and plates are reusable and lightweight making them perfect for picnics.
Freezer Blocks
Cool bags are wonderful at trapping all of that cold air inside of them but if you want to make that air even colder then you could add in a couple of freezer blocks. Simply freeze them and then place them amongst your food to keep it extra cool and fresh.
Portable Chair
Sometimes sitting on the grass or blanket can get a little bit uncomfortable (especially if you have hay fever!) Remembering to bring a few foldable chairs can help you feel a little bit more comfy and relaxed and keeps you away from all of those pesky insects you find crawling on the floor.
Travel Cutlery Set
If you’re stemming further a field than just finger food then you may want to consider bringing some transportable cutlery with you. These will be safe to use even for small children and are really easy to bring with you. The set really doesn’t take up much room in your bag yet does the job you need it to do.
Folding Water Bucket
A large, foldable water container is just what you need! Pre fill it with water or squash before your picnic, fill the plastic cups when you get there, and fold it back up when it’s all empty afterwards. This is such a convenient product and stays compact until you need it. You don’t need to worry about carrying lots of different, individual drinks when you have this. If there’s a water tap on site, you can even fill it up when you arrive at your destination.