While traditional picnic baskets offer a charming and classic appeal, they often fall short in practicality, especially on sandy beaches or during long hikes. Enter the picnic backpack — a solution designed to combine convenience, durability, and style.
Amazon currently features the VonShef Picnic Backpack, tailored to serve four people comfortably. This sleek, grey backpack includes a comprehensive dining set: cutlery, plates, and even wine glasses. With a strong 4.6-star rating, it’s attractively priced at £37.99, reduced from £44.99 — a 16% saving.
Included is a waterproof blanket perfect for laying out your sandwiches, scotch eggs, and strawberries, plus a dedicated bottle holder to keep beverages chilled — ideal for a celebratory summer outing under the sun.
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For alternatives, Mountain Warehouse offers the Icemax Picnic Cooler Bag Backpack at £35. Made from recycled plastic bottles, it features a special compartment to protect your baguette. Decathlon’s QUECHUA 20 L Backpack Cooler 100, while not including utensils, keeps food cool for up to seven hours and has ample room for snacks for two to four people.
Customer reviews praise the VonShef for its generous insulation and spacious compartments. One user shared, “The central food compartment is cavernous — I fit salad lunches for four, six soft drinks, and ice blocks. Everything stayed cold for over four hours in temperatures around 30°C; quite impressive.” Others highlight the backpack’s sturdy construction, quality picnic items, and comfort for all-day wear.
Some mention minor drawbacks: one noted the cutlery edges are sharper than preferred, and the bottle opener seems less durable. Another pointed out that with a full load, the backpack can feel heavy and slightly uncomfortable without additional straps.
For families seeking a practical, stylish, and well-equipped solution for summer picnics, the VonShef Picnic Backpack offers exceptional value and functionality to enhance any outdoor adventure.