Picnic Totes Are Today’s Version Of A Hamper Basket

The antiquated picnic baskets of by-gone days were often huge and unwieldy wooden objects intended to hold food for dozens under less than perfect conditions. These are still terrific picnic baskets even today, but can be a little inconvenient when you simply wanted to take your kids to the park and really don’t want to haul around a 20 pound basket. Some days you just want to eat a bite outside but don’t want all the work involved with a full-fledged picnic. Thankfully, modern day materials and clever arrangements can provide you with the right kind of picnic totes to make your day easier.

Picnic totes are often smaller than the traditional picnic basket. You can usually choose from baskets intended for one, two or four people, but generally not many more than that as the totes are smaller in size and therefore, cannot be expected to feed many people. The totes may be made from wood or more lightweight materials, but since the point of the tote is to be convenient and easy to use, generally they are light in weight and easy to haul. Some may even have wheels to help ensure easy travel. Much like a diaper bag, some of the picnic totes made from cloth or nylon bags feature many pockets and sections to help you organize your picnic items. In fact, you may be able to use ice bags or other cooling methods right inside these bags, as long as they have a sturdy waterproof lining. This can make your day immensely easier as you can stuff your food and ice bags right in the tote and go on with your day without intense preparation.

Finally, don’t forget that inside your tote you will still need room for the little things like silverware, napkins, and a tablecloth or perhaps even a vase for flowers. When calculating the size of tote you need, you might want to overestimate your size requirements slightly, just to be on the safe side. After all, you might want the room for that extra bottle of wine.

Totes make picnics easy and fast to prepare, and can be an epic improvement for busy parents. These bags are often lightweight and yet sturdy and can be stored easily and without taking up much room. If you are ready to try a modern day equivalent to the traditional basket hamper, look over your options for a picnic tote instead.