Whether you’re heading to an outdoor concert or planning to spend a sunny afternoon at a park, it can be a hassle to wrangle all the gear you want. It’s often more convenient to use a picnic basket or backpack equipped with everything you’d need for a picnic, from silverware and plates to cloth napkins and wineglasses. We especially liked three models we tested. The Sunflora Picnic Backpack for 4 was the most portable, with wide, padded straps that made it comfortable to wear even when the backpack was full. We also like the Picnic at Ascot Collapsible Insulated Picnic Basket for Four, a canvas basket that collapses with all its items still tucked inside. For those who want the charm of a traditional wicker basket and don’t anticipate walking long distances, the Picnic at Ascot Buckingham Picnic Basket for Four is a good option. It’s significantly larger and heavier than our other favorites, but the basket’s charm and its stainless-steel silverware and real wineglasses make every picnic feel like a special occasion.
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