The Year’s Best Insulated Picnic Baskets

Welcome to ThinkVail – shop our list of the best insulated picnic baskets featuring totes, wheeled coolers and backpacks by Picnic at Ascot, Picnic Time, Onvio, Scudders and more.

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10 great picnic solutions whether you’re going to a concert, the park, the beach, a farmers’ market, taking a road trip, a bike ride, a hike or any other fun alfresco dining adventure!

Here in Vail, Colorado, our favorite picnics are concerts at the Ford Amphitheater, hikes at Piney Lake and long Sunday afternoons at Nottingham Park with the kids and the dog. However you like to picnic, just make sure you get out there and take advantage of summer  while it lasts.

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Best Insulated Picnic Baskets

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#1 Best Insulated Picnic Baskets – Nature Gear Wicker Picnic Basket

This classic 4-person picnic basket has all the bells & whistles needed for an unforgettable picnic. Includes everything you need; matching gingham napkins, wine glasses, a bottle opener and matching silverware.

• This elegant wicker basket is durable with a double latch to make sure it stays closed.
• All dinnerware, including wine glasses, are secured internally within the basket’s compartments, so they won’t shift or move in transit.
• Features a BIG, fully insulated main compartment
• Insulated lining keeps food and beverages warm or cold as needed.
• Perfect for 4 people and includes 4 sets of dinnerware. Included are 4 high-quality ceramic plates, 4 sets of silverware, 4 wine glasses, 4 matching napkins, and a bottle opener.
• Boasts a sophisticated look with dark buckles and silver trim.
• 100% Guarantee or a full refund.

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#2 Best Insulated Picnic Baskets – Yeti Hopper BackFlip Cooler Backpack

Comfortable, trendy backpack design makes taking your picnic on a hike or off the beaten path easier than ever. This pack has space for everything  you need for the perfect outing.

• Backpack design efficiently distributes the weight of your goods, and ergonomic shoulder straps makes hauling more comfortable.
• Removable chest strap and waist belt are included for added stability and security.
• Superior cold-holding properties with a 100% leakproof zipper, and a tough DryHide™ Shell.
• ColdCell™ Insulation boasts a closed-cell rubber foam that offers far superior cold-holding than ordinary soft coolers.
• Sizable backpack cooler fits a day’s worth of drinks and food for you and your whole group.
• Convenient flip back wide-mouth top is easy to pack and unpack and makes a great table to hold items
• DryHide™ Shell is a high-density fabric that is waterproof and resists mildew, punctures, and UV rays.
• Includes a classic, large fleece blanket big enough for 4 people with a waterproof backing to keep everything dry even if the ground is damp. Size 45″L x 52″W
• Dimensions: 13 3/4” x 19 1/8” x 8 1/2”
• Hitchpoint™ Grid lets you attach pretty much anything, including bottle openers, corkscrews and more.

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#3 Best Insulated Picnic Baskets – California Picnic Tote Set with Table

This cool set offers an insulated tote to hold all your picnic supplies and small picnic table that conveniently holds 4 wine glasses, a wine bottle and snacks.

• Innovative design enables this stylish Tote to hold a folded picnic table in the back pocket.
• Folding, heavy-duty, Bamboo picnic table can be taken anywhere and set up in seconds. Table size: 15″L x 11″W
• Insulated bag can also be used as a lunch bag, picnic bag, or market bag as it keeps food fresh, hot or cold.
• Large front pocket can hold essentials like phone, money and your favorite paperback book
• Lifetime warranty money back guarantee
• Tote Size: 19L” x 6W” x 12.5H”. Table Size: 15″L x 11″W

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#4 Best Insulated Picnic Baskets – Picnic Time Piccadilly Willow Basket

The Piccadilly picnic basket is like summer itself. It is an easy, breezy basket that is perfect for a small intimate picnic with the one you love or for a quiet moment to yourself

• This sturdy wicker picnic basket set has everything you need for two people. It includes two 8-inch melamine plates, two shatter resistant acrylic wine glasses, and stainless steel flatware for two in a roll-up pouch, plus a stainless steel corkscrew
• Features classic willow construction and premium leatherette accents to secure all the accessories.
• The dual-lid design makes for easy access to contents inside; Put drinks on one side, food on the other. Close the lid for a table-like place to set plates and glasses
• Fully-lined polyester interior in super-cute red and white plaid pattern
• Measures at 16.5 by 11 by 9.3 inches

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#5 Best Insulated Picnic Baskets – ONIVA Insulated Wheeled Cart Cooler

When you don’t want to fool around and you are feeding a big group or big eaters, then this is the picnic cooler of choice. Tons of features makes serving a BIG spread easy.

• Created by ONIVA – a Picnic Time brand; This portable, rolling trolley cart features a HUGE insulated 15-quart picnic cooler tote
• The polyester micro-fiber soft exterior has additional storage pockets
• Insulated, removable, heat sealed, water-resistant, foil interior liner keeps foods warm or chilled as needed
• The cooler tote is super roomy and can hold up to 15 quarts or 27 standard beverage cans.
• The soft tote easily detaches from the trolley when arriving at your picnic destination.
• Big zippered opening offers easy access to contents
• Two side pockets can conveniently hold water bottles
• Flat front pocket for picnic accessories or magazines
• Extra wide, durable wheels make maneuvering the cooler super easy, even on rough, uneven terrain
• The 77lbs-rated stability bar keeps the cart steady when parked
• Split-level comfort-grip handle provides two handle heights so its easy to maneuver
• Perfect for grocery shopping, picnics, farmers markets, the beach or tail-gating
• Measures 15.3 by 13 by 37.5 inches;
• Lifetime Guarantee
• Colors: available in Black or Navy

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#6 Best Insulated Picnic Baskets – California Picnic Backpack

This picnic backpack offers a cool, rugged western style that you will want to use all the time. The gorgeous backpack is perfect for all of your picnic needs or would make an unforgettable gift for your favorite nature lover.

• This stylish picnic backpack includes 2 Stainless Steel Cutlery sets with wooden handles, 2 acrylic wine glasses, 1 set of stainless steel salt and pepper shakers, 2 matching plates and napkins, 1 wooden handle wine corkscrew opener, 1 wooden handle cheese knife, 1 wooden cheese/cutting board, 1 waterproof picnic blanket
• Insulated picnic basket backpack is available for both 2 and 4 people
• Durable pack can withstand harsh weather conditions
• Matching oversize picnic blanket is sand proof and waterproof. Size 59″ x 51″ Perfect for picnics, the beach or festivals.
• All items are dishwasher safe
• Lifetime Warranty

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#7 Best Insulated Picnic Baskets – Picnic at Ascot Large Collapsible Picnic Basket

For more than 2 decades Picnic at Ascot has been a leader in picnic baskets and is known for combining European tradition with the American spirit of adventure.

• A beautiful, high quality, picnic basket with heat sealed, leak-proof lining. This makes the bag really easy to clean
• The Therma Shield insulated liner with zipped closure keeps food hot or cold for hours.
• The rugged polyester canvas tote has a sewn-in aluminum frame that can carry up to a whopping 65 lbs.and folds flat for easy storage
• The padded handles makes carrying this basket easy and comfortable, even when heavy.
• Smart, innovative design enables basket to fold flat in seconds. It uses a sewn-in side support strips that solves the problem of basket sag (see video below)
• Size 18.5″ w x 11.5″ d x 10.5″ h
• Assembled in the USA
• Available in a variety of colors and beautiful designs
• Lifetime Warranty

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#8 Best Insulated Picnic Baskets – Scuddles Extra Large Picnic Basket

This large picnic basket has everything and can hold anything you could possibly need for a picnic, and it is all dishwasher safe, so its easy to use again and again.

• This large picnic basket boasts 4 plates, 4 stainless steel flatware sets, separate flatware pouch, 4 plastic wine glasses, 4 washable cloth napkins, salt and pepper shakers, 1 bottle opener.
• Fully lined and highly insulated with Therma Shield to keep hot food or beverages hot or cold food and beverages cold.
• Collapsible design means it is a space saver when not in use
• Strong, comfortable carry handle makes for a secure grip and insures the cooler is easy to carry.
• Available in 2- or 4-persons sizes. Available in Box style or Backpack style
• Durable and long-lasting.
• Features separate food and dishes/flatware compartments so everything is organized and has its place.
• Easy-access double-lid design makes it easy to find items in a flash
• Picnic basket holds over 16L of volume

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#9 Best Insulated Picnic Baskets – ALLCAMP Insulated Basket

The ALLCAMP cooler basket is an ideal solution for smaller groups, think 1-3 people. It is a modern looking picnic basket that will make you look forward to packing for a picnic, little league game, a day at the beach or a long drive.

• High-quality, roomy basket ideal for picnics, market, camping or a road trip
• Basket can hold quite a lot and then can collapse flat for easy storage
• Features a heat sealed, leak-proof, reflective PEVA lining for easy cleaning and superior temperature retention.
• Double zip opening makes it easy to grab food and beverages
• Holds up to 22 liters and 65 lbs. – folds flat to save space for storage
• Size 15″ wide x 9.5″ deep x 9.8″ high
• Lifetime warranty
• Soft sided for makes this basket easy to fit into tight areas or places with limited space.
• Lightweight aluminum frame and soft-grip, double padded handle makes this cooler bag convenient to carry.
• Constructed with easy-to- clean material, just wipe clean with a damp cloth.
• Features a reflective silver PEVA lining for superior temperature retention.
• Colors: Light Grey / Dark Grey

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#10 Best Insulated Picnic Baskets – Picnic at Ascot Insulated Shoulder Bag

This Picnic at Ascot bag is exactly what you have been looking for, an oversize, sleek sophisticated insulated bag that you can wear over your shoulder

• Get ready for this stylish, trendy Tote bag.
• Beautifully designed, high quality insulated cooler tote keeps food and drinks at the perfect temperature for hours
• Constructed with rugged, durable 600 denier canvas, this bag will not rip or tear
• Lining is made of Therma Shield, a high-density, thermal insulation that is leak-proof, and easy-to-clean.
• PEVA Lining is waterproof and food safe
• Comfortable shoulder straps makes this bag so easy to carry even when fully loaded
• Big, front exterior pocket can hold sunscreen, keys, cell phone, sunglasses or other essentials
• Top zips fully closed
• Extra large bag measures 20″ w x 6″ d x 14.75″ h with a 30 can capacity!
• Ideal for work, picnics, the farmers market, tailgating and more
• Designed in the USA
• Lifetime Warranty

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Comments

What is your favorite type of picnic basket to use? Do you have a must-have food or beverage to take along on a picnic? Where is your preferred picnic spot? We would love to hear your thoughts, comments and favorite picnic story.

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