Whether used at the beach or at a park in the city, straw basket bags are as sturdy as they are stylish. Ahead, we’ve rounded up our favorites on sale to get you through the rest of summer in the chicest way possible.
Nothing says summer quite like eating outside, whether you’re going for a day at the beach or throwing down a blanket for an outdoor movie screening or concert. In fact, it all seems so romantic in your head, right? What could go wrong? That’s when you realize how challenging pulling off a picnic in temperamental Mother Nature can be.
But don’t fear! When it comes to dining outside headache-free, being prepared for just about anything—from ant invasions to not-enough-wine (the horror!)—is all in how you pack up your picnic basket. Thankfully, today’s options for portable picnics are better than ever, and we’ve rounded up the most handy options out there.
If you’re more of a glamper than a camper, this backpack is the perfect way to make sure you’re dining in the great outdoors—in style. (Or maybe it’s just a really long walk from the parking lot to the outdoor concert venue.) This bag is packed with everything you need for a chic dinner for four: lightweight melamine plates, napkins, flatware, acrylic wine glasses, a cheese board (with knives), corkscrew, salt and pepper shakers, and a fleece blanket. And an extra cooler tote means you won’t starve
Perfect Picnic Baskets for Summer Days Outdoors
Double date? With this ultra-romantic wicker basket setup for four, you’ll swear you’re dining in the Tuileries Garden in Paris, even if you live in, well, not France. There’s a chic checkered blanket (conveniently waterproof) for you to lay out your bounty, and ceramic plates with cloth napkins give the whole outing an elevated feel. Wine is a given, and thankfully glasses are included—and there’s plenty of space for a bottle (or two).
“Thankfully, today’s options for portable picnics are better than ever, and we’ve rounded up the most handy options out there.”
If you were to solely judge your picnic basket on cuteness, this heart-shaped option would win the gold medal. What’s more, the antique-inspired white linens packed inside are the things Instagram-worthy shoots are made of. Thankfully, it’s not just a pretty tote. Inside, two porcelain plates, hand-blown wine glasses, a cheese board, corkscrew, and salt and pepper shakers provide everything you need for a romantic outing, even if it’s not Valentine’s Day
