There is nothing more relaxing and romantic than a picnic with someone you love. Contrary to popular belief, picnics are still one of the most popular family/couple excursions. If you are planning a picnic, the first step is buying a picnic basket that meets all your requirements.

Picnic baskets are available in more than just the usual cane/reed finish and modern picnic baskets are a composite of more than one new age material. Depending on individual requirements, picnic baskets are available in a variety of finishes and designs. Picnic baskets are available in different sizes and you should ideally buy a picnic basket based on the number of people that are attending the picnic.

The smallest picnic baskets are designed for a couple, and have enough space to store cutlery, wine and food for 2 people. If you are planning a family picnic, you should buy a picnic basket for 4 or 6 people (depending on the size of the family). Although, all picnic baskets come with the same 'features', it is important to read the product description to get a better idea of what items you can carry in the picnic basket and which ones you will need to carry separately. Apart from the size of the basket there are other parameters that need to be taken into consideration.

Picnic backpacks are also becoming increasingly popular and unlike picnic baskets, picnic backpacks are easier to carry and are much lighter. Picnic backpacks are usually waterproofed and require lesser storage space compared to picnic baskets. However, people that enjoy a traditional picnic usually prefer picnic baskets over picnic backpacks.

Picnic baskets also have a little more storage space when compared to picnic backpacks and are ideal for carrying delicate cutlery and bottles. Apart from picnic backpacks and picnic baskets, picnic packs are also available in the market. Picnic packs are made from new age materials like polyester canvas and are more durable than picnic baskets. Picnic packs have a hard inner lining that keeps them 'in shape', making them ideal for storing cutlery and bottles. Picnic packs can be carried like a backpack or a picnic basket depending on the user's preference.

The biggest advantage of picnic backpacks and packs is that they are almost always waterproofed, making them ideal for rainy conditions and uncertain weather. Another thing to keep in mind is the price of the picnic basket; picnic baskets are usually a little more expensive when compared to picnic backpacks and picnic packs. If you are a purist and enjoy the look and feel of picnic baskets then don't worry about the money, picnic baskets are no doubt more elegant and fashionable when compared to picnic backpacks and picnic packs. Finally, there are numerous picnic accessories like grill sets and cutting boards that you might need to buy depending on your picnic plans. If you do not have the necessary cutlery and accessories, you can simply buy a complete picnic cutlery set and carry it with you.

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