How to Pack the Perfect Picnic

Follow tips from Real Simple on how to pack enough for a day without overloading your basket.

• Use multipurpose utensils to save space and reduce to risk of misplacing a utensil beneath the blanket.

• Easier to manage than a cooler but less bulky than a classic wicker tote, insulated baskets keep food cool then collapse when they're empty.

• Carry drinks in a handy tote. Packing drinks separately saves you space and lightens the load of the picnic basket.

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