The Picnic Backpack!
The Ultimate Picnic Basket for Lightweight Backpacking
Yogi Bear himself would have loved it! You can almost hear him say: “Boo Boo – grab the pic-a-nic basket – uhmm the picnic backpack!”
In reality, the picnic backpack is the perfect accessory for walkers and hikers on the go. A traditional picnic basket is an icon for family outdoor eating. But how can lightweight backpacking improve an age old tradition? A picnic backpack has all of the benefits of a picnic basket, including plates, glasses and silver wear. Both have the added benefit of being easily carried from one location to another. But, you can certainly take a picnic backpack to remoter areas more easily!
Picnic backpacks & picnic baskets -- what amenities are included?
There are many different styles of picnic backpacks and picnic baskets available. Most include some fairly standard features including:
- Plates
- Set of forks/knives spoons
- Cloth napkins
- Mini tablecloth
- Glasses
- Bottle stopper
- Salt/Pepper shakers
- Mini Cutting Board
- Wine duffel
- Corkscrew
One key item a consumer should look for in a picnic backpack is a large food storage carrying area. The backpack style can act just like picnic basket if it provides the carrying capacity. A picnic back pack will usually offer service for two to four. Most are insulated to keep food hot or cold. There are even some waterproof picnic backpacks available!
Sierra is an example of a company that makes a quality picnic backpack ideal for lightweight backpacking. A picnic backpack can be carried by a smaller member of the family out on a hiking or camping trip. The lightweight design makes it easy to haul around with little hassle. An adult can carry the larger backpack containing critical gear including a tent if camping is involved.
Perhaps the best benefit of a picnic backpack is you don’t have to go hiking to enjoy it. You can pile up in the car and carry your picnic basket lunch to your nearest park local, and simply enjoy a day outside with loved ones.
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