Picnic Baskets: Our Favourite Spring It-Bag

Posted by Siofan | Wednesday May 11, 2011

Forget lusting after the It bags lining store windows, we're in the market for a cute picnic basket to tote some wine, cheese and all sorts of delights on our next hike or park visit. If comfort is a must, look for a backpack or long shoulder strap, or if you love the retro feel of wicker there's a variety of gorgeous baskets to choose from. We love the idea of a saddle basket for your bike or relaxing and chilling next to one with a solar-powered radio.

1. Duet Wine & Cheese Tote (US$29.99)
2. Eco Picnic Tote (US$40.50)
3. Aviva St Tropez Bamboo and Rattan Basket (US$160.99 sale)
4. Picnic at Ascot Collapsible Basket Cooler (US$46.75 sale)
5. Cooladio Solar Speaker Cooler (US$85.00 sale)
6. Bluebird Goods Bicycle Picnic Saddle Basket (US$80.00)
7. Picnic at Ascot Santa Barbara Picnic Cooler for Two (C$76.16)

What wine or meal do you pack on a picnic?

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7 Comments

	on May 12, 2011 Melissa said: Oh my god, gorgeous baskets!
	on May 11, 2011 Siofan 50 said: Claire, those recipes look so delicious! That sandwich has me salivating ;)
	on May 11, 2011 mamaluv STAFF said: We posted some wonderful picnic-friendly recipes a little while back. Check 'em out!
	on May 11, 2011 beachbabe 4,164 said: I am so excited to go picnicing now! I am definitely a picnic person. My husband and I also love the cheese, crackers, pickles, veggies, pasta salad, and perhaps cold cut subs with some lemonade. Can't wait to have a picnic!
	on May 11, 2011 mamaluv STAFF said: Oh wow! Now this is definitely my It Bag! I love all the typical picnicking foods like cheese & crackers, wine, olives, but also fried chicken, potato salad, and iced tea (aren't they the quintessential picnic foods?) Maybe I need a bigger picnic tote... hmm.
	on May 11, 2011 TammyK 1,073 said: It's amazing how much you can put into a picnic bag (basket). I especially like the Aviva St Tropez Bamboo and Rattan Basket. I wish the weather will be warm enough for a picnic...at least the sun's out for now
	on May 11, 2011 Ali de Bold STAFF said: I would absolutely love to go on a picnic right now. This is one of my favourite things to do in the summer. I always pack a small bottle of red and white (usually a nice Chianti and an Ontario Chardonnay). I love picnics where you can pick at a variety of things like cheeses, crackers, olives, meats and pasta salads. Then falling asleep on the blanket in the sun after for a few hours. Heaven!