Soak up the sun and catch up with loved ones by going on a cute picnic. We’ve rounded up the best baskets, bags and hampers to take with you on your next adventure.

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When you don’t feel like going to the beach, your next best option to enjoy the outdoors and sunshine is going on a picnic. Not only is it a great excuse to eat delicious food and enjoy your favourite drink, it’s a great way to catch up with family and friends in a super casual setting.

To help you pack for your picnic, we’ve rounded up the best picnic baskets, bags and hampers that will help keep all your food, cutlery and other essentials organised.

Australian House & Garden Daylight Picnic Basket, Myer, $71.97 (RRP $119.95)

The key to everyone enjoying the day is having the right kit with everything you need without having to haul bags of gear from home only to find you don’t have any forks.

When shopping for a picnic basket, we recommend keeping an eye out for one with different food and storage compartments. Bonus points if it comes with cutlery and plates. It should also be easy to hold and carry around as there’s usually a bit of walking involved to find the perfect picnic spot.

If you’re going on a picnic adventure, this basket from Australia House & Garden is exactly what you need. Not only does the honey coloured willow look adorable, but it comes with all your picnic necessities – including plates, goblets, cutlery sets and salt and pepper shakers. There’s also plenty of space inside for your food and drinks.

Alfresco from MyPlaza 6-Person Picnic Basket, Myer, $108.95

If you’re looking for a bigger picnic basket that can service a group of people, we recommend this 6-person basket from Myer. Not only do we love the faux leather straps and accents, but we love how functional it is.

There’s a built-in thermally-insulated cooler bag to keep your drinks cold, a stainless steel shaker set, cheeseboard, corkscrew and a comfy blanket. You also get all the cutlery, plates and cups you need for six people.

Rurality Wicker Picnic Basket, Amazon Australia, $110.94

With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, the Rurality Wicker Picnic Basket is a great affordable option. It looks just like a traditional picnic basket and I absolutely adore it – especially the gingham lining.

It’s a convenient design, so you can open two separate lids to reveal all your picnic food and essentials.

BEST PICNIC BAGS AND BACKPACKS

Nature Gear Picnic Backpack, Amazon Australia, $234.23

Backpack picnic baskets are ideal if you like to combine a walk or bike ride with your picnic or need to keep your hands free to look after children. This one from Amazon comes equipped with four sets of dinnerware, wine cooler, waterproof blanket and an insulated lining to keep your food tasting fresh.

It has racked up an average rating of 4.7 out of 5, from over 600 reviews on Amazon. One reviewer said “stop looking and get this one”.

Hap Tim Waterproof Picnic Backpack, Amazon Australia, $139.99

Another great find from Amazon is this waterproof picnic backpack. There’s a cutlery set for four people, as well as a cooler compartment, detachable bottle holder and fleece blanket.

With almost 300 reviews on Amazon, one reviewer described it as being “compact with all the features I want”.

Corkcicle Mills 8 Cooler Bag, THE ICONIC, $235

If you’re open to spending a bit more cash – and need something a little more functional – I recommend going with this cooler bag from THE ICONIC. It’s great for picnics, but can also be used on any kind of outdoor adventure you choose to go on.

The bag is insulated so it keeps all your food and drinks cold and fresh. There’s also multiple straps, including a top handle and crossbody for easy transportation.

Urban Originals Carry All Bag, THE ICONIC, $50

Another great multifunctional pick is this carry bag from Urban Originals. It’s made from polypropylene – so it’s waterproof and cleans easy – and it also offers two internal pockets and plenty of storage space.

Take it to your next picnic, beach trip or shopping day. There’s also a wide variety of colours to choose from.

On the hunt for a cute dress to match your basket on your next picnic date? Luckily, we’ve rounded up the best picnic outfits – and they’re all perfect for the warmer weather.

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