The next time you decide to enjoy the great outdoors with your friend, spouse or loved ones, one of the things you should bring along is a picnic backpack. While everyone is familiar with a picnic basket, picnic backpacks are the newest in a line of items to help you enjoy quality time together. If you are looking to enjoy 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 made from fabrics like traditional backpack (canvas, acrylic, etc), but inside rather than carrying trail guides, clothes, caps and mosquito repellant they are stuffed to the brim with cozy picnic accessories.

For instance, a picnic backpack will include two plates, cutlery for two, two wine glasses, some napkins and a cooler place to store your food. On the outside of your picnic backpack, there is a place to safely store a bottle of wine or other beverage. On the other side is a place where you can roll up and place a picnic blanket. The picnic backpack looks surprisingly ordinary and is the perfect 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 usually made of canvas and have cushioned shoulder straps for easy and comfortable carrying. They most often come with plenty of room for a nice lunch or treat. 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, allowing you to get to your picnic spot and still have fresh, cold food.

Since wine is important, most picnic backpacks have a cushioned and cooled side compartment to store your wine bottle safely through the woods or countryside. Many picnic backpacks also add a cheese knife and cheese cutting board for a sophisticated picnic treat.

Picnic backpacks are very cost efficient and most often start at around $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 spouse, they make excellent corporate gifts, especially if you have a manager or colleague that enjoys the outdoors.

If want to explore natural surroundings, quality time with a close friend or spouse and enjoy a yummy snack after hiking, definitely look into purchasing a picnic backpack.