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1. A basket that comes with everything you and a friend need to have a perfect picnic — including a wine opener, salt and pepper shakers, and waterproof blanket! It's all here, folks, so you can focus on what you want to eat and drink instead of making sure you have all the utensils and other picnic essentials.
2. A set of recyclable wineglasses without stems, because it's never fun to try to balance a stemmed glass on uneven ground. They conveniently stack together for easy transportation.
Promising review: "These disposable wineglasses definitely exceeded my expectations. I purchased them for a Labor Day weekend wine party. Everyone commented on how nice they were. They are very clear and quite sturdy. I ended up washing them to reuse because they held up so well. They even snap together in a stack, which would be nice for travel or just to keep them from blowing around outside. I would highly recommend these for a party or outdoor festival, picnic, tailgate, whatever." —Kimberly A
Get a set of 12 from Amazon for $15.98.
3. A tiny portable outdoor Bluetooth speaker that makes up for its size with its volume. Over 140,000 reviewers give it 5 stars, and often remark that the volume is "surprisingly loud." It's splash-proof and rain-proof, too, in case you're in a locale with summer showers (or you're hosting a picnic at the beach).
4. A cheese, meat, and fruit board with a lot of bells and whistles, like a drawer that holds four different types of stainless-steel cheese knives. The time is now to retire those flimsy and single-use plastic boards you've been using to create your legendary charcuterie boards.
Promising review: "A great gift! We received it as a gift weeks ago and used it for Valentines Day yesterday. Was very easy to clean, the knives that it came with were perfect. It made a picnic so easy — we will be going on them more often." — Bennett Wilson
Get it from Amazon for $24.98+ (available without or without bowls).
5. A water-resistant picnic blanket that folds up into the size of a large clutch for easy portability. Making sure your ~ spread ~ is amazing starts with the perfect blanket.
Promising review: "Used this for the first time today at the park. The ground was still wet from last night’s rain, but the blanket kept all dampness out. It’s a big blanket and two adults, two children, and a large picnic basket fit easily on it with room to spare. It was easy to shake clean and folded right back up into its little bag (and fit into the bottom of our mostly empty picnic basket). Can’t wait to try it at the beach." —Lauren
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in eight sizes and seven designs).
6. Or an even larger waterproof blanket if you need room for yourself plus a few of your favorite folks. This one measures 80" x 80", and can fit six adults comfortably.
7. A compact and collapsible mini table that's only 1.5 pounds, but can hold up to 66! The surface material is heat-resistant — so much so that you can put a camping stove on it without fear of it burning the wood. It also comes with a handy carry bag for easy transportation.
8. Or a portable folding table for all the wine lovers out there. This one has a little more height to it, because there are cutouts for one wine bottle and two wine glasses. Once you're done sipping your wine you can fold the legs down to turn it into a charcuterie board.
Promising review: "The perfect addition to any picnic! It held our wine bottle, glasses, and food. We opened the legs when we had wine glasses, and dropped the legs when we just needed it set up as a charcuterie board on a picnic table. We got so many compliments, and recommended it to everyone! This would make a great gift for a wine lover." —Kristin
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in five styles).
9. An insulated wine carrier so your bottles of that good grape juice stay at the correct temperature while you travel to your favorite spot for some al fresco dining.
10. A pack of three food covers, because your delicious snacks and treats are for you to eat, not the local bugs. These collapse and spring up like a little umbrella.
11. A reusable Java Sok to keep your favorite bevvies stay nice and cold when you're on the go. The insulating neoprene material will soak up the condensation so that your hands won't get wet and your drink will stay at the correct temp.
Sok-It is a small business in New Jersey that makes drink holders to keep drinks cold when you're on the go.
Promising review: "I adore this product! I have two for my car, one in my house, and bought two for a friend. I like to sip on a drink for hours, and this keeps the ice from melting for a very long time, and also keeps my hand from getting wet every time I pick up the cup. Also keeps a bottle of water cool if you drop it down into one in the car, and fits a lot of other fast food cups as well. Will probably buy more of these since I love them so much!" —Toni Blake
Get it from Sok-It on Amazon for $13.99+ (available in five sizes and over 50 prints).
12. Some leakproof food storage containers so you won't have to worry about your famed potato salad spilling in your purse when you're transporting your food from A to B. The set nestled into itself when not in use for easy and compact storage.
Plus, each lid is color coordinated with its container so you won't have to play that annoying guessing game of "which lid goes with which tub" anymore.
Promising review: "These food storage containers lock in flavors and food juices, no leaks when accidentally tipped, and they’re a softer plastic so they don’t crack if you drop them on the floor. The lids are dishwasher safe, which is helpful because I get tired of seeing lids in my sink that need to be hand washed. Plus, each container has a different color trim on the lid that matches the same color dot on the bottom of the right container and the whole set locks together with the lids on. I’m going to order another set." —Mosey
Get a 10-piece set from Amazon for $24.37+ (available in three color combos).
13. A set of 250 (!!!!!) pieces of compostable dinnerware if you plan on hosting a slew of picnics this summer and want to make sure you do it in the most environmentally responsible way. These look great, too! Way better than the typical styrofoam stuff.
Promising review: "These are great! They look and feel like traditional disposable picnic ware, but they are much better. Additionally, like I said, no plastic guilt." —N and N Transportation
Get it from Amazon for $32.99 (available in natural or white).
14. A water bottle with a lid that doubles as a Bluetooth speaker, so you'll be prepared to sip and sing whenever the mood strikes.
Promising review: "I take my speaker everywhere. The sound is awesome. It is loud enough to even leave it in another room. It paired very easily with my iPhone 11. I hid it in a bowl of fruit for ambient sounds at the table. I even sleep with it in my bed playing white noise." —Memaw
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $40 (available in black or teal).
15. A set of four drink holders so you have a place to store your bottles and glasses, because leaving a cup or opened bottle on the uneven grass is super risky, and picnics are all about chill vibes.
16. An all-natural Bug Off lotion bar that'll keep the critters away and have you smelling fantastic, thanks to a blend of beeswax, mango butter, and cedarwood, peppermint, geranium, lemongrass, and citronella essential oils.
SeedGeeks is a family-owned and operated farm in St. Louis that specializes in heirloom seeds, as well as honey and body products.
Promising review: "Love this bar! I live in the state of Minnesota where our state bird is the mosquito! This Bug Off bar works!" —Nature Reflections
17. However, a "Bug Bite Thing" if you do get bit and need a fix ASAP. This ingenious device sucks out the saliva or venom that causes itching and irritation in bites, and since it doesn't rely on creams or chemicals, it's completely reusable.
Promising review: "I had my doubts about this little unit that I saw on Shark Tank, but it really works. We have a lot of misquote and I was itching and remembered the little bug bite thing. I ran in the house and used it. No itch! It was gone. My husband got a horse fly bite I used it and the pain and itching gone. It's easy to clean and easy to use. Great for anywhere. Backyard, camping, picnic and fishing. Literally take it everywhere. And the price is inexpensive. 5 🌟" —TKYam!!!_66
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors).
18. And a handmade, portable citronella candle with a lid so you have an extra line of defense when it comes to keeping the mosquitos at bay. This one smells extra delicious, thanks to a combination of lemon peels and lemongrass.
19. A sturdy beach umbrella since you'll want some decent shade when picnicking at the beach. It comes with sandbag anchors and stakes for reinforcement, an adjustable pole that can be tilted, and its own carrying bag.
Promising review: "We live in Maui, Hawaii, and wind gusts on the beach can exceed 50 mph some days. The wind also changes direction constantly and never comes from just one direction. We have spent over $500 trying to find various combinations of anchors, umbrellas, and tie downs, and NOTHING has worked until these bad boys. We bought one initially and tested it out on a VERY windy day and were super impressed. It never once became inverted or blew over. Meanwhile, the other umbrella we were using that day broke. Needless to say, I have since bought two more so we can have ample shade for my husband, my dog, and myself." —Beth
Get it from Amazon for $89.99 (available in blue or orange).
20. A wine-chilling bucket to add a big dose of fancy to your outdoor spread. Since glamping is such a big thing these days, let's spend this summer making "glamnicing" happen! (A girl can dream, right?)
It can fit practically any 750-milliliter bottle of wine, and should be washed by hand.
Promising review: "We love this! We had been in need of an ice bucket but I'm so glad I opted for this instead bc it has so many more uses! Fits a bottle of Champagne perfectly and kept ours chilled until we finished the bottle. Super easy to toss in a bag and take on a picnic. We chill ours beforehand, and voila." —Roselyn
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in stainless steel or copper finishes).
21. A super tiny but mighty wine aerator pourer that'll make sure your wine is ready to go, straight from the bottle. Just pop this onto the opening of your bottle and it'll aerate your wine to perfection instantly.
Promising review: "Fantastic product! Makes red wine more enjoyable, as the 'smoky' flavors tend to taste soapy to me. (I can't be the only one here...) This was gorgeously packaged and came in two pieces to 'assemble,' if you can even call it that. The wine stopper is leak free and the top keeps it from dripping red wine down the bottle onto your easily stainable white countertops. Wonderful product that I'll easily be gifting to friends." —Melissa
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
22. A handmade folding picnic table with locks and a handle for easy carrying. It seats eight, because sometimes you want a fancy picnic where your plate goes on a table instead of on your lap.
23. A rechargeable, waterproof cooler light for those times when the picnic lasts well after sunset. Never again will your hand go numb because you sloshed around a cooler trying to find the perfect beverage.
Promising review: "So this thing is brilliant (literal and figurative for those of you keeping track). It's a great idea for a party or a picnic. At a more formal gathering, in a wine bucket or other ice bucket its amazing. Lots of great light for access or pouring but more importantly it looks amazing. Easily charged, very user friendly. We own four!" —FlexableFlyer
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
24. A pack of eight dip clips, which snap onto any bowl or plate so your dip is right there. One formula for a perfect picnic is the "less is more" philosophy, meaning the less dishes you need the better the picnic. Instead of carrying around a couple of tiny bowls for dips, use these instead.
Promising review: "We are a household that loves our condiments! They are perfect for separating sauces, and also for portion control while sharing. I like that they are different colors too! Definitely comes in handy when you are separating sauces for wings and need to be able to tell the difference. They stay on all of my plates great, including medium saucers. I highly recommend!" —Rebecca H.
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $9.99.
25. A collapsible outdoor beer table, because it's important your brews and favorite snacks have a home of their own. There's even a built-in bottle opener!
Faircraft USA is a Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania-based small business run by a husband-and-wife duo creating beautiful and functional wooden home goods.
Promising review: "Purchased this as a gift for my brother to go with his corn hole boards. It is just as pictured. It seems like it'll be a little low to the ground for taller men standing around a corn hole board...but better than the beers sitting on the ground or in the off hand. Beautiful workmanship. Highly recommend this product and shop!" —Hayley
Get it from Faircraft USA on Etsy for $60.
26. A lounge chair you inflate just by whipping it in the wind. The patented design uses "anti-deflation technology" that promises to keep the lounge chair inflated for at least 5–6 hours and comes with a stake for easy securing to the ground once inflated.
27. And a copy of The Art of Picnics, a book specifically about seasonal outdoor entertaining. You'll never run out of ideas thanks to the resource.
You this summer when you host the world's most epic picnic:
