How Do You Picnic?

Today feels like the perfect day for a picnic. We were thrilled and surprised to wake up to a crisp, cool morning after all the sticky, steamy heat from the past few days. Typically for picnicking, we kind of throw things together in bags and a small cooler...we don't really have proper "gear." What are your must-haves for dining in the grass or at the beach?

We just found this great picnic basket online from Ten Thousand Villages (bamboo and split cane handmade in Bangladesh; it sells for $44).

Tell us about some other great picnic items you can't live without!

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We had a basket like that but we got rid of it in favor of the Reisenthel Picnic Carrybag... easier to store and doubles as a shopping carry all. We take it to Ravinia, the lake front and camping. Tomorrow we are headed to a fun outdoor eating event: Green City Market's Chefs' Summer BBQ Festival
Lincoln Park near North and Clark, Thursday, July 12, 2007, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Rain or Shine
Please join us as we sample delicious tastings prepared by over 50 of Chicago's top chefs. Local wines, beers, sodas and water included.

posted by ChicagoNicole on July 11th 2007 at 10:09am
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For wedding gifts, I now give the the picnicback (check out picnicworld.net) for a great selection of reasonably priced packs and accessories. These packs hold up really well!

Also check out my blog (www.letmefindit.blogspot.com) for other fun finds.

posted by Letmefindit on July 13th 2007 at 5:30am
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I just use my grocery cart. It has sturdy wheels and let me really pack it with stuff. Baskets are way too heavy when filled.

posted by Eve in Hochelaga on July 13th 2007 at 6:10am
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