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What are the best picnic backpacks!

10 15th, 2009 Author: AStarling

 

 

 

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.

The Easier Way to Picnic

05 26th, 2009 Author: PicnicPacker

No one should be excluded from the fun and spontaneity of an outdoor picnic. But for some people, carrying a picnic basket isn’t feasible. Once it’s filled with all the food and beverages, it can actually become somewhat heavy, and it might simply be too much to carry the basket all the way to the lunch spot. Or, if it’s not too heavy, maybe it’s simply too awkward. Many people, after all, like to bike into their picnic destination, and a basket makes that a bit tricky.

One solution is to look into any number of wine picnic backpacks. Not only are these specially equipped to safely and securely transport your wine, but they can also be worn like a standard backpack. By freeing both your hands, many picnickers find that a backpack makes the prospect of picnicking all the easier. And because you can bike or hike in, it also allows you to reach even more secluded and romantic areas than you might with a standard picnic basket.

The Perfect Date Made Easy

04 27th, 2009 Author: PicnicPacker

If you’re looking to impress a new love in your life, you can’t ever go wrong with a picnic lunch. After all, there’s nothing more romantic than a spontaneous, secluded, and private lunch outdoors. But many of the really private picnic spots require a moderate to heavy hike. This is especially true if you want to experience a breathtaking view with your lunch.

This poses a difficult logistical problem, because it’s not likely that you want to haul an entire picnic basket and blanket to your lunch spot at the top of the mountain ridge. But that doesn’t mean you have to abandon the idea of a private lunch for two. Simply replace your picnic basket with a picnic backpack. These have all the compartments and handy pockets necessary for a full lunch, but you’ll be left with your hands free for an easy trekking experience.

 

 

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.

Tips for the wine Connoisseur

03 25th, 2009 Author: AStarling

 

For those of you that love wine, you can find a wine picnic backpack that will hold your bottle of wine, the glasses, the corkscrew and all the essentials for the food that you want to bring. My favorite is a good cheese and crackers.  A good one will have the wine holder as detachable and insulated.  There will be separate places to put plates, glasses and silverware.

This is perfect for the cool summer day when you want to take that special person somewhere nice but you don’t want to spend alot of money on a fancy restaurant.

There are many different sizes, colors and styles to choose from giving you the opportunity to show your style.  This is a unique twist on the regular straw picnic baskets that you have seen in the past.

The necessity of the picnic backpack

03 24th, 2009 Author: AStarling

The backpack has always been a popular item.  We can use it for carrying just about anything that we need to have with us.  Now with that idea you can also buy a picnic backback which is used to carry all the necessary items to have a picnic.  You can purchase the picnic backpack for two or for four.

Here are the items that you will find typically in a picnic backpack:

  • Acrylic glasses
  • Plastic or stainless steel forks, spoons and knives
  • Plates
  • Napkins
  • Corkscrew
  • Salt and pepper
  • Cheese knife
  • Cutting board
  • Blanket

The picnic backpack also has compartments for food and wine bottles making it easy to carry everything.

Strenghten the Bond

03 24th, 2009 Author: PicnicPacker

When you know that your relationship is hitting a tough spot it’s best to plan some activities to strengthen your bond as a couple. These activities could be just about anything that the two of you enjoy doing together. Going to an art museum, seeing a play or simply packing a lunchtime picnic may do the trick.

If you think a picnic sounds like a good plan for you and your loved one, make sure to pack all of the necessary items in picnic backpacks. These backs packs are the perfect way to transport your mid-day meal. They are roomy enough to fit all your food, drinks, and plate and silverware.