Picnic Backpack

By Jerry Wilson

Traditional Picnic Baskets

When most people think of picnic baskets they conjure up memories and thoughts of a checkered cloth lined wicker basket with a lid and handles. The basket is filled with sandwiches, cheeses and meats along with a blanket, plates and flatware. There may also be cups and something to drink.

Picnic baskets as described above are still very real. No dreams here. You can still find a huge variety of these type of baskets. They come is various sizes and can be purchased with settings for 2 or 4 people.

In recent years, picnic baskets have seen a resurgence in popularity as families are going to the outdoors in greater and greater numbers. Parks are filling again with couples and families enjoying the outdoors and nature.

Picnic Backpacks, The New Wave

A new twist on the traditional picnic basket are picnic backpacks. These handy backpacks make carrying the picnic supplies much easier without any lose in the number of items inside.

You still get all of the items as before, but in a much easier to carry container. The picnic backpacks are made of easy to clean materials that are durable and long-lasting.

Zippered pockets help you carry all the items you need for a romantic picnic or a family day at the park. These picnic backpacks have: 

• Place settings for 2 or 4 people
• Flatware
• Plastic glasses
• Picnic Blanket
• Napkins
• Other important picnic items

Picnic Backpacks, The Features Overwhelm Traditional Picnic Baskets

Unlike their traditional cousins, picnic backpacks have storage and places to carry soda and wine bottles on the outside. Most picnic backpacks even have insulated partitions inside the backpack for keeping items cool or warm, depending on the item.

Picnic backpacks have straps for slinging the backpack over your shoulder or as a traditional backpack for hiking. Traditional picnic baskets only have a handle or two, requiring someone to carry the picnic basket to the picnic site.

Today's active family doesn't want to be slowed down by carrying a picnic basket. They are looking for the mobility, flexibility and comfort that a picnic backpack offers over traditional picnic baskets.

Picnic backpacks are much easier to store when not in use. Picnic baskets take up more room and do not lay flat like picnic backpacks.

Picnic Backpacks Have Color and Style

Another great feature of picnic backpacks is the wide variety of colors that are offered to the picnicker. Almost any color imaginable is available in a picnic backpack. Generally, these stylish backpacks have matching napkins, blankets and place settings to complete the look. Some picnic backpacks even come in a camouflage color scheme to suit the needs of the outdoorsmen in your family.

Picnic backpacks come in different styles and configurations. It is easy to find picnic backpacks for 2 or 4 people. You can find picnic backpacks that are for wine lovers as well as for people who only want a 2-liter of soda.

Pick your picnic backpack with adjustable straps and insulated compartments for food storage. Some have side pockets for additional storage.

If you are thinking of a picnic basket, you should also consider a picnic backpack. You may be like the majority of buyers today and prefer a picnic backpack instead.

Picnic Backpacks have taken the lead as the most popular picnic item. CJ Picnic Baskets is an industry leader in picnic baskets and other picnic items.

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