The best cool bags are leakproof and easy to clean. The worst leak. Some have water dripping out in a matter of seconds and are impossible to clean, as spills soak into the bag. Comfort

Claims on how long they keep your food cool for vary from product to product, from a few hours to several days.

Picnic Cooler Bag with Portable Wine Snack Table-Blue

The cooler bag fits well in the hamper and you can buy additional cool bags to match your hamper from Fine Foods here (Well worth it if you are like me and HAVE to have matchy matchy!) When I am testing luxury picnic hamper sets I test the same things. I want to make sure the luxury baskets I recommended are of the highest quality and value. So its important that they are: To streamline your alfresco experience, some picnic bags also come with plates, cutlery and even drinking glasses, so all you need to do is head out the door. Types of picnic bags Layer strategically Put things you need last at the bottom, so when you go rummaging in the bag, it's for the shortest amount of time possible.

CONTENTS – Do you want proper plates and glasses or the more practical, lightweight plastic equivalents? Ways to keep your family living costs down, and kids of all ages happy Get our Family newsletter – it's free monthly SIZE zs WEIGHT – You want enough room to fit in a picnic for four however it still needs to be portable! Firstly, you need to choose the right size. Family outings will require a larger bag to store all the essentials while you’ll only need a small carrier for romantic lunches for two. Petite carriers can double up as a lunch box, so you can use it to bring your sandwiches to the office. Cool bags are a great lightweight travel option, plus the insulated lining keeps food and drink fresh in warmer weather. "(They're) also ideal for homes with less storage, as they can easily be folded and stored away until the sun is out again,” Diana adds.

Classical Stripe Wicker Picnic Basket For 2

We also appreciate that it meets all the FDA food standards: the tote is ECO-friendly, food-safe, non-toxic, etc. Before buying any Picnic products, you should always think carefully about how you’ll be using them to be sure you choose the right. Consider the following questions: All the cool bags we tested so far perform decently, but the best ones keep water cool all day, whereas in the worst, the water is closer to room temperature by the end. Leakproof This Fine Foods Sandringham Picnic Basket for 4 People also comes with a blanket/ picnic cloth and additional wine cooler, glass wine goblets, napkins, salt and pepper shaker and corkscrew. To replicate getting bits in and out of the bag, we open and close it at regular intervals throughout the test.