The best ... picnic gear

Tiffin food box

Stacking melamine dishes—available in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes—keep “side dishes separated.”

Price: $30–$39

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Contact: Vivodirect.com

Source: Domino

Travel Towelettes

Wipe off sticky fingers with individually wrapped citrus towelettes.

Price: $6 for 10 packets

Contact: Crabtree-evelyn.com

Source: O at Home

Carnival Dotty Spot Picnic Basket

While the weather still permits, “enjoy a proper picnic” and trot out a wicker basket equipped with enough dishes and utensils for a party of four. Price: $110

Contact: Picnicfun.com

Source: Real Simple

Bambu utensils

Bamboo utensils are an eco-conscious alternative to disposable plasticware. Once discarded, they degrade in four to six months. Price: $10 for eight place settings

Contact: Branchhome.com

Source: Nytimes.com

Sunshine Blanket

This outdoor blanket has a waterproof backing and conveniently folds up into a portable tote. It comes in various patterns and in either polyester fleece or woven acrylic. Price: $23.75

Contact: Picnicfun.com

Source: Apartmenttherapy.com