Elite Picnic Backpacks

This is naturally going to depend upon what you’re looking for when you set out for your picnicking adventures. For many, keeping everything they need in one convenient space. For larger groups, a bit of extra weight taken out of their hands and put on their back is the ultimate goal. Whichever is your interest, you can find quite a few different choices that will allow you to conveniently transport everything you need for your picnicking excursion as well as comfortably bear the load so that you aren’t weakened by the weight, when you’re supposed to be relaxing. To help you decide what will be the prime choice for you, here are a few of the basic models.

The most basic model is simply a cooler with straps. This is usually made of insulated fabric that will keep all of your food at a low temperature. This material is very light and extremely helpful in keeping your food from going warm during the hot summer heat. This can mean wilted greens and soft fruit, which no one enjoys. As the cooler is the largest piece of equipment that people take picnicking, this is the obvious choice for storing on your back. Aside from the insulated fabric, you can even find models such as thermoelectric units that will actually cool your food in pack form. However improved in cooling power, these are much heavier and awkward to carry.

You can find many models called wine picnic backpacks that are specifically for carrying wine bottles.  This is very helpful with wine glasses, which can be very delicate to move around. Also, wine bottles can be quite heavy, so they are definitely well held on your back.

Furthermore, you can find models for your back that are much more practical than just a cooler. Many models come not just with the cooler pocket, but separate pockets for picnicking accessories that will help you keep everything in one convenient spot. The most exigent of these units will hold plates and silverware in secure pockets and straps. These are bit more expensive since you pay extra for the accessories, however they are well worth the added expense for an improved picnicking experience.

Regardless of what you’re interested, you’ll find added convenience and comfort by putting some of your weight on one of the stronger parts of your body.

I found this great article in E-Zine and thought I would pass it on to all my readers.  In todays ecomony this seems like it would be a great idea for all you restaurant goers.

Do you think that $10.00 is too much to pay for a glass of wine when you dine out? Would you like to enjoy a bottle of wine at your favorite restaurant without feeling like you’ve been taken to the cleaners? If you said yes, then you should check out a bring your own bottle restaurant near you soon.

There is a growing trend in the Country toward bring your own bottle restaurants. The concept is simple, you bring the wine and the restaurant provides the glasses, ice and corkscrew. In many cases, the server will even open the wine bottle for you. The idea of a bring your own bottle restaurant is good for you and for the restaurant owner.

You will benefit from visiting a bring your own bottle restaurant in a few different ways. First, you’ll have a great bottle of wine without worrying about paying next month’s rent. Second, the two of you won’t feel like you have to agree on what kind of wine you want. Carrying two bottles to the BYOB restaurant still won’t break the bank. Finally you can bring any wine you can find at the store. You’ll never be limited to what’s on the menu again.

A bring your own bottle policy can also benefit the restaurant’s owner in several ways. First, in many states and localities, liquor licenses are very difficult to get. In places where they are available, they can cost close to a million dollars. This places them out of the reach of many restaurant owners. These facts make opening a bring your own bottle restaurant an attractive option to potential owners.

In addition, since there aren’t many bring your own bottle restaurants, owners can increase their market shares by tapping into the increasing number of people who want to bring their own. Finally, allowing customers to bring their own wine and spirits has positive cash flow and operating expense implications on the business. The restaurant’s cash flow benefits because it doesn’t have to maintain a large wine and liquor inventory and operating expenses benefit because the owner doesn’t have to employ a team of bartenders.

If you decide to go to a BYOB restaurant, you’re going to want an attractive wine carrier. Wine carriers come in a great variety of sizes, styles, materials and price ranges. There are wooden, canvas, wicker, aluminum and leather wine totes made to hold one to four bottles. You’ll have no problem finding one that you love and that won’t break your budget.

Most bring your own bottle restaurants allow you to bring your choice of wine, beer or other spirits. Some establishments do place limits on the volume of alcoholic beverages each person can bring so you may want to call ahead before you go. Enjoy a new experience and check out a bring your own bottle restaurant near you soon.

Alan Kassirer is an executive at Youth Advocate Programs, a large not-for-profit serving over 10,000 youth and families per year. He’s also been going to bring your own bottle restaurants in the Harrisburg, PA area for well over 10 years.

He also owns Picnic Baskets and More, an internet store offering wine carriers, barbecue tools, wicker picnic baskets, picnic backpacks, and other picnic accessories.

I don’t know about you, but I am trying to skimp and save my pennies these days.  I cook extra for the week and that helps me to pack a lunch for work during the week.  Brownbagging is nothing new, when times get hard.  I think right now qualifies as hard times.

I don’t per say brownbag, but I do have a modern day lunch tote that I pack my lunch in.  It is very stylish and could even carry other things when I am not at the office.

Well, the warmer air is arriving and that brings more people outdoors.  On a nice afternoon in the sun is a great time for a picnic.  Whether it is a romantic picnic for two or a family picnic,  you will need to bring along several different things.  One thing to bring is a picnic tote that is insulated to carry some food items, or you can also bring along a non insulated picnic tote. This tote is great for carring your camera, sunglasses, sunscreen and many other items that you would need.

So, with it being a long cold winter now is the time for that nice day in the park with the familly.  Or that romantic picnic at the top of the mountain.  Which ever it maybe just enjoy that day and best of all enjoy the sun and the people you have with you.

In my opinion, I have found a remarkable new cooler,it is the Collapsible Rolling Cooler. When collapsed it is as small as a computer laptop bag.

The cooler is made with SuperFoam High Performance Insulation, and is lined with a Therma-Flect reflective barrier, which simply means this collapsible, light weight cooler keeps things cool and also is guaranteed not to leak. 

I bypassed the usual dread of hauling the cooler down to the beach. The cooler’s wheels are heavy duty, designed to be used off the road. The wheels didn’t bog down in the sand like heavy plastic and Styrofoam coolers. This cooler also has a retractable, telescopic handle, which makes pulling easy. There’s no bending and stooping to reach a handle as with traditional coolers. The Collapsible Rolling Cooler was the easiest cooler I have every carried on or off the beach.

So. if you are planning a day at the beach or a day at the park or even a day trip this Collapsible Rolling Cooler will make your trip a much easier way to carry all your packed goods.

Historically, a picnic basket was literally a basket used to transport food and other supplies to have a meal, usually lunch, out in nature. These days most picnic baskets are more like backpacks, but their fundamental purpose — to transport food, plates, drink, and cutlery — remains the same.

Classic-style picnic baskets are still available from a number of manufacturers. The classic-style baskets are usually made of wicker or a similar material. Usually consisting of a single large storage space, usually with a handle and flaps that open at both ends on the top. These baskets are suitable for transporting food and liquid relatively short distances, but temperature control is not possible and often the food will undergo some shifting around during transport. More advanced wicker picnic baskets, such as English style hampers, have clips on the inside to hold plates, utensils, and a large picnic cloth.

Picnic totes are the other basic type of picnic basket available on the market. These serve essentially the same function as a traditional picnic basket, but more closely resemble a backpack. The picnic tote also comes equipped with a wide array of clips and sleeves to secure flatware, napkins, cloths, and plates. They also usually have holsters on the side or front to hold bottles of wine or juice. The obvious advantage of a tote over a traditional basket is the greatly reduced difficulty in carrying it for long distances, as the weight is much better distributed. Additionally, totes are usually well padded to help protect the food from damage during transport.

More expensive totes include systems to help regulate the temperature of food and liquid being transported. This may involve heavy insulation on the entire tote, or different areas for hot and cold food. Many totes, even those which don’t regulate the temperature of the food, have insulation on their wine sleeves to ensure that the wine remains at its appropriate temperature.

Picnic baskets and picnic totes come in all manner of shapes, sizes and different colors. Varieties are available for specific functions, such as plastic beach totes. Prices vary drastically, from US$20 for a simple traditional basket to over US$300 for a well-insulated, durable picnic tote.

Some smaller restaurants have great meals but do not have a liquor license.  Many couples bring their favorite bottle of wine along to the restaurant with them.  You can turn a regular nite out into a romantic night out when you bring your own bottle of wine along with you.

Wine carriers come in several different types.  We will discuss the “Classic” type.  The classic type carries one to several bottles of wine.  It has a zipper closure or velcro closing for the most part.  They come in many styles and colors also. Some even come along with the corkscrew you would need.

It is a nice stylish way to bring your favorite bottle of wine with you to a restaurant in class.  It is also nice if you should have any left to bring it home in a nice classy style.  In todays economy this could also help you save some money.

One of my fondest memories was going to the drive-in-movies my family would get in the car with pillows and blankets and my Mom always brought a cooler tote for the chilled soda. 

To hear the movie we would drive up to a speaker, take the metal speaker place it on the window of the car.  In our car we could talk or scream if the movie was scary and not distrub anyone.

I really miss the drive-in-movies and wish I could take my children to one today.