The best picnic baskets you can buy by Michelle Ullman on May 29, 2018, 5:01 PM The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. 
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Sure you could bring all your picnic foods in a boring shopping bag, but why would you when you can use a cute picnic basket instead? Our top pick is the Picnic at Ascot Collapsible Picnic Basket because it comes with everything you need for an enjoyable picnic — minus the food, of course. The weather is fine, the afternoon is open, and you’ve got the best recipe for chicken salad — Conditions are perfect for a picnic. Whether you’re setting out with your family, planning a romantic outing for two plus a bottle of champagne, or even enjoying a meal on your own, dining in the great outdoors is a terrific and time-tested way to enjoy the pleasant weather of spring or summer. But you need some way to carry your food, drink, and utensils to your destination, and that’s where picnic baskets come into play. Sure, you could just toss your lunch into a bag or tote, or use a plastic cooler, but where’s the fun in that? Whether you want traditional wicker or something a bit more modern, a good picnic basket signals that something special is on the agenda — It’s not just eating outside, it’s a celebration. Here at Insider Picks, we’re always up for a picnic, so we decided to assemble a list of the best picnic baskets for every need. Read on in the slides below to check out our top picks.SEE ALSO: The best coolers you can buy The best picnic basket overall  Why you'll love it: If you’re looking for a durable, easily cleaned picnic basket that’s perfect for anywhere from the beach to Shakespeare in the Park, you can’t go wrong with the Picnic at Ascot Collapsible Picnic Basket. It’s not made of traditional picnic-basket wicker, but it’s easy to overlook that when you consider all that the Picnic at Ascot Collapsible Picnic Basket has to offer. This fully insulated, leak-proof, and zipped-shut basket has an aluminum frame, padded handles, and heavy-duty polyester canvas fabric on the outside. It carries up to 65 pounds of food and drink, which should be more than enough for your average picnic. The picnic basket also includes four sets of stainless steel cutlery, plates, napkins, and acrylic wine glasses. When the fun is over, it's super easy to clean — Just give the basket a quick wipe-down and then fold it flat for storage. This is the number-one pick of The Wirecutter. The reviewer praised the basket's included glass, plates, flatware, and napkins. He also liked that the Picnic at Ascot Collapsible Picnic Basket folds flat when you're done using it and it's nice and roomy, so you can fit everything you want inside. Pros: Folds flat for storage, durable design, comfortable to carry Cons: A bit small if you want bring a lot of food for four people, although it’s plenty roomy for two or three.
The best traditional picnic basket  Why you'll love it: If memories of childhood picnics fill you with nostalgia, you’ll love the traditional style of the Picnic Time Country Picnic Basket. The Picnic Time Country Picnic Basket is as traditional as can be. It’s just the sort of “pic-a-nic basket” Yogi Bear loved to steal and Dorothy used to carry her little dog Toto. It doesn’t include place settings, but it has lots of room for your own plates and utensils, as well as your food and drinks. The basket is made of sturdy, hand-woven willow, and is fully lined with a cotton/poly red-and-white-gingham fabric that removes for cleaning. The poplar wood lid is split so you can lift each side individually, and when closed, makes a handy table for your drinks. The handle is wicker and very durable, but not padded, so it might weigh a bit heavy on your hands if the basket is fully loaded. You’re probably not going to choose this basket if you have a long walk to your picnic site, but it’s a lovely basket for a picnic at the park, an outdoor amphitheater, or even for dining in your own backyard. Pros: Traditional style, roomy interior, reasonable price Cons: Does not include place settings
The best backpack picnic basket  Why you'll love it: Combine a picnic basket with a backpack, and you get the ingenious VonShef Picnic Backpack. You could file the VonShef Picnic Backpack under “Things picnickers in the old days wish they had,” and appreciate today’s ability to carry everything you need for a picnic while leaving your hands free to carry other things or hold onto your sweetie’s — or your child’s — hand. It may not be the traditional design, but we dare say the VonShef Picnic Backpack is even better. A roomy, fully insulated food storage compartment keeps your sandwiches cool, and the padded, adjustable shoulder straps make it easy to carry a lot of food. The bag also has a carrying handle on top and heavy-duty polyester canvas fabric that easily wipes clean. You also get place settings for four people, including plastic plates, stainless steel utensils, cotton napkins, and plastic wine glasses. To sweeten the deal, it also comes with salt and pepper shakers, a small cutting board for cheese or bread, a butter knife, and a bottle opener, plus a fleece blanket with waterproof backing and a detachable insulated wine cooler. Pros: Backpack design makes the basket easy to carry, includes plenty of accessories Cons: None to speak of, unless you prefer a traditionally styled picnic basket
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