Best Picnic Baskets: Pack All The Fun Essentials Right Away!

Picnic baskets are little bundles of joy with all the right ingredients for a fun-filled outing with the loved ones. These customised hampers are often filled with home-cooked meals, beverages, board games, books, cards, or any other item enjoyed together by a group of friends or family basking in nature. Taking into consideration the scientifically backed positive impact of picnics on the psyche, it wouldn't be wrong to think of these baskets as secret keys to fun. Though traditionally these are made of wicker, new designs too have hit the market. 

Best Picnic Baskets

1. Picnic Time Country Picnic Basket

This beautiful picnic basket has been hand-woven by select artisans on traditional lines. It comes with a dual entry split lid that provides a level surface to packed food items and beverages. The removable red and white checkered gingham linen adds to the traditional look of the basket. Carry it around conveniently with its stationary woven handle. 

Dual Entry Lid

Picnic Time Country Picnic Basket with Red/White Gingham Liner

₹ 11,050

₹ 18,999 (42% off)

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2. HappyPicnic Willow Picnic Basket

Get all your picnic essentials organized with this fabulous multi-functional willow picnic basket that comes attached with sturdy straps supporting cutlery, ceramic plates, wine glasses, tissues, corkscrew and even salt and pepper shakers. The basket is spacious enough for up to four picnickers and also included a shoulder strap for added comfort while carrying. 

Essentials Included

HappyPicnic Willow Picnic Basket Set for 4 Persons, Natural Wicker Picnic Hamper with Tableware Set, Best Choice for Christmas, Birthday

₹ 23,901

₹ 34,150 (30% off)

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3. Now & Zen Seagrass Picnic Bag

Picnic in style with this classy and lightweight basket handcrafted using dry seagrass by select artisans from Manipur. Thanks to its biodegradable nature, the basket is eco-friendly and helps in cutting your carbon footprint. It can be cleaned easily by wiping with a damp cloth, followed by drying under the sun. 

Water Reed Product

Now & Zen Water Reed/Seagrass Storage Basket Picnic Bag - Dry Grass Natural Cane Lunch Bag with Handle, Water Hyacinth Tote for Fruits & Vegetables - Natural Color (Medium)

₹ 1,599

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4. Shraddha Collections Large Picnic Basket

Give your picnic a modern touch with this multi-coloured picnic basket made from high-quality plastic. A visual treat for the eyes, it comes with woven patterns of plastic, resistant to wear and water. It comes with two handles for easy carrying. 

Durable Plastic

Shraddha Collections Durable Multipurpose Reusable Large Picnic Basket

₹ 1,850

₹ 2,400 (23% off)

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5. Devan Handicrafts Bamboo Picnic Basket

Have a traditional picnic in your favourite place with this pretty picnic basket hand-woven from high-quality bamboo. It comes with a stationary handle for easy carrying and is quite lightweight. Pack all your essentials and head to that long-awaited picnic today!

Woven Bamboo

Devan Handicrafts Bamboo Brown Picnic Basket (30.48 cm x 20.32 cm x 35.56 cm, Brown)

₹ 1,249

₹ 2,399 (48% off)

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Factors To Consider Before Buying A Picnic Basket

1. Number of picnickers

 Depending on the number of people going for the picnic, select a basket that can accommodate picnic essentials for all of them. 

2. Picnic Essentials

 While almost all picnics have food and cutlery in common, some may include blankets, games, books etc. as well. Select a basket of the design that’ll accommodate all the essentials that you plan on taking to your picnic. 

3. Shape And Size

Picnic baskets come in all shapes and sizes. Select larger ones with sturdier handles if you are a large group. You can even go for the ones with additional shoulder straps. 

4. Material

 Traditional wicker baskets are long-lasting and durable, followed by willow ones which are durable, but softer. The wood chip baskets, on the other hand, can carry more weight and artificial ones are easier to clean. 

Benefits Of Picnic

1. Basking in nature for a picnic not only helps in breathing fresh air but also rejuvenate the mood. 
2. It’s a great time for bonding with family and friends.
3. Picnics make for a great time for self-reflection and introspection. 
4. Taking into consideration that a lot of picnics involve homemade food, they foster healthy eating habits too. 
5. As proved by psychological sciences, picnics help in alleviating stress. 
6. If you are picnicking under the sun, they help in getting the much-needed Vitamin-D. 
7. They are an inexpensive way of having healthy fun!