Katie Workman

Essential Picnic Checklist

picnic checklist

• For Toting and Seating:  

• Picnic basket or canvas bag 

• Cooler

• Picnic blanket (preferably waterproof on the bottom)

• Picnic chairs (if anyone in your group is not happy on the ground) 

• Portable picnic table (if that\'s the kind of picnic you\'re having!) 

• For Serving:

• Plates

• Utensils (including serving utensils)

• Napkins

• Cups 

• Drinks (including lots of water)

• Bottle opener

• Cutting board (also useful as a level serving surface, perfect for drinks) 

• Sharp knife (even if you don\'t plan to cut things, it\'s still a good idea) 

• Salt and pepper

• Mustard, mayo, ketchup, etc., if needed (a great way to make use of extra packets from a takeout place) 

• For Cleanup:

• Paper towels (and maybe wet wipes)

• A couple of dishtowels (always handy, and useful to buffer and support dishes in transport) 

• Extra plastic containers or sturdy zipper-top bags for packing up dirty utensils, leftovers, etc. 

• Trash bags

• Other Essentials:

• Sunscreen

• Hats

• Insect repellent

• Flashlight (if you plan to be out into the evening hours) 

• Sport or activity equipment (Frisbees, balls, bubbles, water guns ... whatever the crowd likes)