Picnic supplies, when buying for that special gathering with family or friends, should be given much thought and consideration. You would want to purchase supplies and materials that will ensure and guarantee a hassle-free picnic day. And when choosing for these supplies, try buying items with a durable and long lasting quality. But what are the supplies we need when having that grand picnic with the family? These are picnic baskets or totes, picnic blankets, folding chairs (if the venue does not have one), and utensils and eating supplies. Some even consider bringing bug or insect repellants like citronella candles and spray-on variants to ensure that such nuisance will not ruin their picnic day.
In having a picnic, the location and weather condition is often the biggest factors to consider since these may affect the list of picnic supplies that you might want to bring on that special day. If the location that you have chosen does not have picnic tables, then bringing a picnic blanket is a must. You might also consider bringing a tarpaulin with you since the grass where you will lay your picnic blanket on might be damped. The tarpaulin will prevent your picnic blanket from getting wet. And for comfortable sitting and relaxing, consider bringing cushions or pillows and folding chairs, so members of the family can sit and relax while they enjoy their meals.
Another picnic must-have is the picnic basket, and this is also one item in your picnic supplies list that may be directly affected if the location you have chosen for your picnic require several minutes of trekking. While classic or wooden picnic baskets that are made from bamboo or rattan are common in picnics, these may not do well on secluded locations that require trekking since they're not easy to carry. For such locations, try choosing modern picnic baskets or totes made from polyester that include soft and adjustable straps. Also, some larger versions of these baskets have wheels that you can pull along as you trek. And if you worry in keeping your food cold, then opt for modern picnic baskets or totes that are insulated.
Other important picnic supplies that you shouldn't forget bringing on that special day are utensils and eating supplies. Eating supplies and utensils such as plates, cups or glasses, spoon and fork, knives, and even serving plates will depend on the menu that you have planned for that day. To avoid carrying a load of these items, try limiting your menu to foods like sandwiches, salads, fried chicken, cookies and chips. Except for the salad, most of these foods do not require ice when stored in food storages and they can be eaten without much fuss. But if you want to have fancy decorations during your picnic, try using serving plates where you can present your food and even have those small paper umbrellas to decorate your drinking glasses.
Having a picnic, whether for a large group of people or for an intimate few only, requires thorough planning. Start the day right by reviewing your picnic supplies list to ensure that you are bringing only the items that are necessary. Remember that this day is supposed to be full of fun and you don't want to ruin it by forgetting important supplies or bringing in a load of unnecessary items that would make transportation difficult.
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