Picnic baskets: types and selection rules

With the onset of heat, many residents of megacities organize a trip to the countryside. In order for the event to be held with a bang, you need to thoroughly prepare. First of all, the question arises: where to place the dishes and products? A great solution would be a picnic basket. They can be big, small, with a lid and without. Thus, everyone can choose a product to your taste.

One of the most popular options are wicker baskets. They are made of natural materials and roomy enough. They carry plates, mugs, knives, forks and other kitchen utensils. All items are securely fixed, so the dishes on the road will not break. Types of wicker baskets from a rod can differ. For example, for a romantic picnic fit a small product with a lid for 2 persons. For a family “raid” on nature, a basket for 4 persons will be enough. And for a fun company, a wicker product is perfect, which will allow you to hold a set for 6 persons: plates, forks, napkins and even glasses.

In addition to the original form, wicker baskets can boast a variety of colors. This is a fabric lining inside the products. They can be monophonic or decorated with a pattern. The beautiful colors of the seamy side of the picnic basket will add a good mood to the rest. Wicker products are completely safe and completely harmless when in contact with food, as well as kitchen utensils.

Another advantage of baskets made of rods, is the simplicity of their manufacture. The fact that the product will make their own hands. To do this, you will need the necessary materials: willow or vine rods, pruner, knife, screwdriver and some free time.

Picnic baskets made of plastic also have a number of advantages. They are light, perfectly cleaned from stains and delight the eye with bright colors. Plastic products with a lid will buy in any store, and their price is much lower than wicker. However, plastic products do not differ in durability and under the action of high temperatures (hot food or drinks) can burst.

For a comfortable stay fit large folding baskets. Despite the fact that they take up a lot of space, your picnic in nature will become more civilized. Such products will include not only kitchen utensils, but also a set of products. Also, some models are equipped with thermoelectric compartments that allow you to easily transport perishable products. There are baskets for picnic, which are displayed in the form of a small table.

When buying a picnic basket, pay attention to the following nuances.

1. The product should be light and roomy.
2. Thermal compartments will be a huge plus for the basket. They will help the food not to deteriorate, and the drinks will remain chilled even in the sweltering heat.
3. Buying a wicker, pay attention to the quality of the vine. The basket should be made of solid strong rods.
4. A picnic basket is usually equipped with a lid. It will help protect the contents from the sun's rays, annoying insects and will create additional convenience during transportation. The product without a cover is suitable for mini-picnics, when places for recreation are within walking distance.

First of all, picnic baskets should please their owner. This will help to start preparing for outdoor recreation in a good mood.If the basket is not equipped with additional accessories, then from the house it is best to take table items made of steel or ceramics. They are strong enough and, unlike plastic products, do not crack under the weight of food. In order not to waste time on table setting on arrival, snacks are cut in advance. The weather can bring surprises, so do not forget to take a blanket or blanket with you.

An overview of a set of picnic baskets for 4 people, see the following video.