What better way to celebrate summer than a picnic in the sunshine? Getting out in the fresh air with family and friends is just what is needed after being cooped up during the pandemic. Whether it is a romantic picnic for two or a larger celebration, we have pulled together some of our favorite items to help make your outing perfect!
Caminito
Price: $86.00
Caminito encourages you to lounge in the sunshine! Caminito creates gorgeous blankets which are perfect for your day outdoors, providing a great space for picnic spreads to take place. The blankets are big enough for a 2 – 4 person picnic and roll up in thirds (with the included handmade leather strap) for easy transport. Caminito is a mother-daughter team which designs a modern product with traditional Mexican weaving methods allowing them to create unique products while preserving a slice of history, art, and craft.
Also available on West Elm and Anthropologie
Well Told Insulated Tumblers
Price: $29.95
This insulated tumbler is great for when you want to enjoy your drinks outdoors. The surface is powder-coated for durability and grip, while the etched map design (choose from city maps, college maps, topographic maps or the night sky!) reveals the brilliant stainless steel underneath for a unique and stunning effect.
NECTR
Price: $12.50+
While lounging in the sun, make sure your canned drink stays cold with the NECTR coozie! Breaking away from the old-fashioned design of traditional coozies, NECTR is made with features that work together to keep your drink cold and the energy fun. The silicone material and ridges along the outside mimic naturally cooled cacti to provide you with the must-have product. *Fits slim 12 ounce cans
AlanaKayART Tote Bag
Price: $95.00
AlanaKayART tote bags are perfect for stashing all your picnic necessities. Featuring artwork by AlanaKay, an interior zip pocket, along with three interior slide pockets, you’ll find yourself reaching for this bag over and over again. Made from vegan leather.
SeaBear Ready to Eat Packs
Price: $6.00+
Fancy your picnic up with SeaBear’s Ready to Eat packs. The 3.5 oz size is great for a quick & easy lunch—or, take along on your picnics, camping trips, backpacking adventures, or day hikes. Portable, no refrigeration required, and so much better than a can. Available on Amazon
Broken Top Brands Lemon Citronella Repellent Spray
Price: $26.00
Most people have a love/hate relationship with Citronella. It certainly has a powerful aroma, but the benefits of its ingredients are absolutely needed during summer months. Broken Top Brands has just released Lemon Citronella, a new line of goods that feature a pleasing, light smell with notes of citrus, lemon & citronella. Plus…they actually work! Perfect for keeping bugs at bay this season, Lemon Citronella is available in four products: 9 oz Soy Candle, 8 oz Outdoor Spray, 2 oz Natural Repellent Stick & Outdoor Incense Cones. Broken Top products can also be found on Amazon, Wayfair, Macy’s and more.
Smelly Proof Reusable Bags
Smelly Proof reusable bags’ multi-track zipper seals in freshness. They are 100% odor-proof, FDA approved, and eco-conscious! Smelly Proof bags are the perfect picnic companion, use them to pack your food and keep odors contained. The smell proof bags come in a variety of sizes and are liquid, moisture and puncture resistant. No mess, no smells! Made in the USA!
Cooler Backpack by Everlasting Comfort
Price: $39.95
Headed to the beach or park for a quick picnic? Don’t stress about lugging a heavy cooler full of drinks to your next outing. With Everlasting Comfort’s cooler backpack, you can carry wine bottles, ice, and other beverages all on your back easily! Dedicated to making every day activities easier, Everlasting Comfort’s cooler features deep side pockets to fit bottles of all sizes, a front storage location for easy access to keys, wallet, etc., a bottle opener and temperature regulating material for both cold or hot items. Perfect for Memorial Day weekend or summer activities, Everlasting Comfort is here to make your life just a little bit easier. Pack everything you need without a hassle! You can receive 20% off during Memorial Day weekend, so don’t wait! Available on Amazon.
Brandless Disposable Flatware
Price: $3.00
Brandless has the perfect flatware for your next picnic, it is 100% compostable and made from plant-based materials. Each pack includes 8 spoons, forks & knives. These flatware sets are also durable enough to be hand-washed & reused.
Erin’s Elderberries
Price: Varies / Items starting at $3.00
Looking for easy (and healthy!) drinks and snacks to pack? Let Erin’s Elderberries help with their many vibrant, handcrafted offerings made with certified organic ingredients and local raw honey, they are kid-friendly and eco-friendly, too! Want a few suggestions? The Elderberry Jelly makes the best pb&j’s, the raw Virginia honey is delicious on toast, or pack your own homemade Summer Pops that can be easily made with their syrups, plus so much more! And swap the sugary sports drinks for a Yum Punch made with all certified organic Hibiscus, Rosehips and Orange Peel, it’s refreshing and a healthy alternative for kids and adults.
Bashify Event Co.
Price: $150.00+
Have the prettiest picnic with Bashify! The husband and wife team curates Bash Boxes perfect for picnics, kids’ birthdays, bachelorette occasions and more. The one-stop-shop box is filled with all the essentials to take your celebration to the next level including balloon arches, garland, themed table settings and more. You truly don’t have to get anything else and your party will look THIS good. Follow them on Instagram and TikTok to get your party started!
Happy Summer!
