10 Essential Picnic Items

by Laura Donnelly — August 30, 2007

Here is the ultimate Picnic Item list:

1. Insulated canvas boat’n’tote bag. This is just like those monogrammed canvas bags that every sailor uses. Except the inside is waterproof with a thick padding to keep food cool. Or just use a cooler.
2. Corkscrew and bottle opener. I know this is an obvious one, but how many times has someone forgotten this essential item?
3. First Aid Kit. You know, just some bug spray and Handi-Wipes.
4. For bottles of wine, sparkling water, or soda, bring along those rubberized bottle holders made out of surfers’ wetsuit material.
5. Salt and pepper.
6. A garbage bag or two.
7. A big quilt, shower curtain, or old bed sheet for protecting food (and people) from sand and other pests.
8. Good-looking RECYCLABLE plastic glasses, plates, and festive napkins.
9. A sturdy Ziploc bag with extra ice (the ice buckets tend to get dirty).
10. Prosecco!