Picnic Essentials For a Successful Picnic

December 27, 2017

A picnic in the park or beside a creek is one of the nicest ways to spend a warm sunny day. What a wonderful way to enhance a relationship with family and friends. Picnicking is an American favorite pastime. The secret to a successful picnic is organization, making sure that you have everything that you need.

Picnic backpacks have become increasingly popular to carry all that is required when compared to a picnic basket. They are easier to carry and not so tiresome and heavy. The convenience of that picnic backpack is obvious as you see all the pockets and containers designed in the backpack. Stored in the backpack are utensils and dishes for two to four people. Included in the dishes, besides the obvious plates and cutlery, are wine glasses, bottle stopper, cutting board, corkscrew, food containers and salt and pepper shakers.

The picnic backpack makes it easy to carry the food and drink without spillage. Some pockets are insulated to keep the food hot or cold during the trip. Most bags are large enough to carry all the food, drink and dishes you need for your picnic. If you enjoy wine or beer with your picnic remember to keep a corkscrew with bottle opener in your backpack.

The next thing that is nice to have for a fantastic picnic is a picnic blanket. This will protect your clothing from getting dirty or grass stains. When selecting your picnic blanket make sure you get one large enough so you are not cramped. You will want one around 50 by 60 inches as this will give you enough room to lay down. Picnic blankets should also be waterproof or water resistant to protect you from damp ground. Important also is to be able to wash your blanket.

Remember to bring a little entertainment to keep everyone interested. Some suggestions are ball and gloves, horseshoes, Frisbee, cards or a board game. Music is often nice on a picnic as long as it is kept low so it does not disturb neighboring picnickers.

Lastly you will need your food, drink and hand sanitizer. Bring lots of water so no one dehydrates from the heat. Keep your food simple and avoid anything with mayonnaise. The idea of a picnic is to relax not have to worry about the food. Dessert is a must at picnics and S' Mores can be very fun and decadent with the marshmallow, chocolate and graham wafer crackers. A thermos of coffee with Baileys will complete dessert.

Have fun!! Among all the outdoor activities you can pick, picnicking is the ultimate for relaxation. You will want to do everything you can to make yourself and your companions comfortable.