Five of the best picnic hampers
From a budget Amazon option to a luxury carrier made from steamed willow
1. Woodluv Luxury Wicker Chiller Picnic Hamper
This four-person wicker hamper has a complete set of crockery and cutlery, plus a bottle cooler bag and a cooler compartment. It measures 27cm x 27cm x 43cm.
2. Apollo Walker 2-Person Picnic Backpack
Available in three colours, this backpack has a cooling compartment, chopping board, bottle opener, cheese knife, place settings, cotton napkins and salt and pepper shakers. It also has a detachable bottle holder and waterproof backed picnic blanket.
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3. Two-Person Salcombe Barrel Picnic Hamper
Made from steamed willow, this basket has everything you need for a picnic for two – china plates, wine glasses, stainless-steel cutlery and a cooler bag. It measures 46cm x 30cm.
4. Picnic Backpack
VonShef’s 3.35kg backpack includes cutlery and crockery for four diners, salt and pepper shakers, a chopping board and a corkscrew. It has an insulated cooler compartment and a waterproof-backed large picnic rug.
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5. Four-Person Natural Wicker Picnic Basket
This classic basket with leather straps is for four people; it has an insulated base, plastic glasses, ceramic plates, cutlery and a cool bag, and there’s still plenty of room for the picnic itself.
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