10 Picnic Essentials

No picnic is complete without a basket. Fill your basket with non-refrigerated foods, serveware, paper towels and other picnic essentials. You might have one laying around the house or garage but if not, and you want to splurge on a luxury option, check out this picnic basket with service for four. It includes stainless steel flatware, wine glasses, a cheese board paddle, an insulated cooler bag and more.

For food and drinks you want to keep cold, bring a portable cooler along with some ice packs to keep everything fresh.

Make sure you have somewhere clean and dry to sit by bringing a picnic blanket. Opt for a waterproof option in case the ground is damp. If you’re a fan of tradition, consider a classic red and white gingham picnic blanket. For added comfort, bring along some outdoor pillows to place around the blanket.

If you or your picnic guests would rather not sit on the ground, be sure to bring along foldable camping chairs to have some more comfortable seating options. Camping chairs are an especially good idea if any of your guests are older or have mobility issues that might prevent them from getting up and down from the ground.

Don’t forget to bring serveware essentials along to your picnic. From disposable plates and cups to cutlery, napkins and paper towels, we have everything you need.

From sandwiches and salads to fruit, cookies and chips, you’re going to need plenty of food storage bags and containers to transport all your picnic foods. From gallon and sandwich Ziploc bags to food storage containers, we have plenty of options to make packing your picnic easy.

Wherever you picnic, whether it’s the beach, a park or somewhere else, make sure to bring along a trash bag to clean up after yourself. Just like with camping, it’s important to “leave no trace,” and protect our natural habitats and animals.

Since you might not have access to a sink, don’t forget hand sanitizer wipes to keep hands clean.

Picnicking in summer? Make sure to bring along some bug repellent to keep pests away and save your skin from uncomfortable bug bites. To protect your skin from the sun, especially if you won’t have access to shade, bring sunscreen, hats and sunglasses.

Bring some fun activities along to keep everyone entertained. From horseshoes and flying discs to ball games and cornhole, we’ve got something for everyone.

Music adds to the ambiance of any occasion. Don't forget a portable speaker so you can play your favorite songs.