The next time you decide to enjoy the great outdoors with your friend, significant other or loved ones, one of the things you should take with is a picnic backpack. While everyone has seen a picnic basket, picnic backpacks are the newest in a line of items to help you experience quality time together. If you are looking to appreciate nature and be together with friends and family, a picnic backpack is the perfect accompaniment.

Picnic backpacks look similar to hiking backpacks. On the outside they are constructed of fabrics like traditional backpack (canvas, acrylic, etc), but inside instead of carrying trail guides, clothes, caps and mosquito repellant they are packed to the brim with cozy picnic accessories.

For example, a picnic backpack will include two plates, cutlery for two, two wine glasses, some napkins and a cooler compartment to store your food. On the outside of your picnic backpack, there is a compartment to properly store a bottle of wine or other beverage. On the other side is a compartment where you can roll up and store a picnic blanket. The picnic backpack looks surprisingly practical and is a great accessory for those looking to have a picnic a few miles into the countryside without having to haul a picnic basket through moderate trails. Many picnic backpacks even include a compartment to carry a few of your hiking essentials such as a hiking map, sweater and cap.

Picnic backpacks are generally made of canvas and have cushioned shoulder straps for easy and comfortable carrying. They generally come with plenty of room for a nice meal or snack. The cooler compartments on most picnic backpacks even have room for an ice pouch to keep foods fresh for more than just a few hours, giving you time to get to your picnic spot and still have fresh, cold food.

Since wine is important, almost all picnic backpacks have a cushioned and cooled side chamber to store your wine bottle safely through the woods or countryside. Many picnic backpacks even add a cheese knife and cheese cutting board for a refined picnic snack.

Picnic backpacks are very affordable and generally start at about $50. There are some that include special compartments and accessories that can cost $150 or more. Many people choose to buy a picnic basket for a close friend or their spouse, giving them a hint to take them on a wonderful trip that includes a delicious picnic. Picnics are a great way to enjoy nature and spend quality time with one another. Besides being a great gift for a close friend or significant other, they make wonderful corporate gifts, especially if you have a manager or co-worker that enjoys the outdoors.

If want to enjoy natural surroundings, quality time with a close friend or significant other and enjoy a delicious treat after hiking, definitely consider buying a picnic backpack.