When the good weather arrives, you want to go out with family, friends, or even alone in the countryside. And as they say that the campaign whets the appetite, leaving with a picnic basket can be a success. You can carry food, drinks or even a snack in it.
The problem is that sometimes we think it doesn’t matter which one we buy as if it’s the cheapest because it’s not very useful. And then come the problems: if it breaks, if insects get in, if it gets wet, if it’s not cold… Do you want to avoid spending more and buy a basket that really suits you? Well, pay attention to the guide we have prepared for you.
The best picnic baskets
The best brands of picnic baskets
Next, we want to talk about some brands of picnic baskets. Keep in mind that many companies not only have baskets, but their catalog is extensive and related to gardening products.
eGenuss
eGenuss is one of the companies specializing in garden products. Specifically, it offers bouncy chairs, wicker baskets, slate trays, and of course, picnic baskets for sale as well.
HappyPicnic
HappyPicnic is a brand specializing in picnic products, not only baskets, but also baskets, backpacks, etc. All are made of wicker from a city in northern China, and their durability is guaranteed by the company.
Picnic at Ascot
Picnic at Ascot have been based in the USA for over twenty years and are proud to have brought the British tradition of picnicking to this country. They offer superior quality products that come close to living the experience of a traditional picnic, but that seek modernity and current comfort.
Guide to buying a picnic basket
Imagine you want to go to the countryside with your family. But, how you know yourself, or how you know this family, once there, they will surely be hungry. And if you don’t want to have to search for a bar or a restaurant, or go home, better take a picnic basket with you.
Now, are they all the same? The truth is no. The problem is that we often see this product as an accessory and we don’t pay attention to the features we need to make the right purchase. This is something very common, since we look more at price, or aesthetics, compared to other more important factors.
And what are they? We discuss this below.
Ability
We start with the capacity of the picnic basket. By that we mean how much you can take us there. To give you an idea; If there are four of you in the family and you buy a basket for just one person, how will you adapt the food you need for everyone?
In the market you can find baskets of different capacities, as well as different sizes. Of course, don’t rely on a large size because inside it might not be so big, and you would face the same problem.
Size
Related to the above, you have the size. It often depends on capacity, so the bigger it is, the better things will fit. But sometimes it’s not like that, and the data only serves us to know how much it will measure. Indeed, it is common for manufacturers to put, on the one hand, the size of the basket; and, on the other hand, the size of the capacity it has.
Both are important data, one to know how much it will occupy you (and especially the weight); and the other to know what can be put in it.
lester
We continue with the important factors when buying a picnic basket. And in it we have the weight. However, the weight it has is not the same if it is large and loaded, than if it is medium or small. It is not the same whether we are talking about empty or full weight.
However, if the basket weighs a lot when empty, logically when you fill it it will weigh much more, to the point that it can be difficult to transport.
Does this mean that it is better to bet on very light baskets? No, the truth is that it will depend. Often those that are heavier can be because they are protected, or because they have extras like special walls to keep the cold out longer, or even to cool down.
We have already told you about it, and it is that now the most modern baskets can be refrigerator type, or even have space to store plates, cutlery and glasses. All this affects the design of the basket, as well as its capacity, weight and size.
Price
Finally, we come to the price. And it will not only depend on the brand itself, but many other important factors such as those mentioned above. A simple wicker basket is not the same as a special basket with spaces for storage, cooling, etc.
This is why determining a price range is not easy. You can find them from 10 euros to 100 or more.
Or buy?
Finally, we want to help you also in the store where you can buy a picnic basket. And there are so many that sometimes you can’t see them all. So we have researched the most searched stores for this product on the internet and here is what you will find there.
Amazon
Variety has, and a lot. In addition, some models of baskets are very original and you may not know them (that’s why many choose this option).
Now, regarding the price, in some cases it is more expensive than if you buy it from another online store. But we advise you to take the test (for shipping costs) to make the final decision.
Ikea
At Ikea we couldn’t find a suitable picnic basket. In fact, they only have bags and accessories for the picnic, but not enough to carry them all.
So unless they have them in physical stores, we couldn’t find one online to tell you about.
Crossroads
At Carrefour, you won’t have many models to choose from, but they will be consistent with what you might expect from a picnic basket. Now, in the results of this search, many of them are toy baskets, so the list is smaller than it appears a priori.
As for the prices, there is something for everyone, even if some of them are very expensive.
decathlon
At Decathlon you can only find one picnic basket model, so, at least online, you don’t have more options where to look. It’s either that or neither.
Do you already have in mind which picnic basket you are going to buy?