Whether you’re having drinks on the Great Lawn in Central Park or lunching near a trailhead in Yellowstone, this is the gear you need to pull off the perfect picnic.
National Park
Murphy’s Naturals Mosquito Repellent Candle ($10)
Nothing ruins a meal faster than a swarm of insects. Rosemary, peppermint, and lemongrass oils in keep bugs away and offer a pleasant aroma for up to 30 hours.
S’Well Insulated Bowls ($40 and up)
With this triple-insulated, , food stays hot for up to seven hours and cold for up to eleven. The two available sizes (16 and 21 ounces) are perfect for prepping, eating, and storing any wilderness feast.
Koble Portable LED Bluetooth Speaker Lantern ($74)
and lantern creates a cozy mood when the sun sets. No need to worry about bad weather or a dead battery: it’s splashproof and stores enough juice for 18 hours of light and music.
Wagz Freedom Smart Dog Collar ($250)
Let Fido wander safely with , which can pinpoint the location of your pooch within ten feet. It also allows you to establish a shock-less invisible fence using vibrations and audible and ultrasonic tones.
Yeti Tundra Haul Cooler ($400)
We respect Yeti’s lofty price tag, mainly because is the best at what it does: the wheeled Tundra Haul held our ice for up to five days and is large enough for approximately 45 cans of whatever you’re drinking.
City Park
L.L.Bean Double-Wall Camp Mug ($15)
Store mixed drinks in to keep them cold for hours. The spillproof lid helps you avoid making messes.
Food52 x Kate Roebuck Outdoor Picnic Blanket Tote ($32)
Stand out with this quilted throw. The folds into a cute portable tote—with a pocket!
Igloo Tag Along Too Cooler ($55)
With a sleek, retro look, the can keep drinks cool for up to two days and has a leakproof lid and cross-body strap.
L.L.Bean Jumbo Four-in-a-Row Game ($149)
Children and adults alike will love .
Pottery Barn Everly Picnic Pack ($149)
Your charcuterie deserves better than paper plates. comes with a blanket, cutting board, wineglasses, flatware, cheese knife, and plates for four.
Picnic Time Folding Table ($190)
Nabbing a table in a crowded park can be a cutthroat affair. The solution: bring your own. This folds up into a 36-by-16-inch rectangle.
Forté Portable Pellet Pizza Oven ($225)
ǰé’s weighs 28 pounds and cooks up cheesy pizzas in 60 seconds.