Best Overall
HappyPicnic Wicker Basket Set
- This picnic basket is large, durable, and filled to the brim with accessories for everything you need in one spot.
This picnic basket is large, durable, and filled to the brim with accessories for everything you need in one spot.
- There isn’t a divider in the interior, so you’ll need to pack carefully.
There isn’t a divider in the interior, so you’ll need to pack carefully.
This picnic basket takes the cake for best overall in terms of size, material, price, and included accessories. Starting with size, this basket is large enough to hold food, drinks, and accessories for a family of four. We also love that it comes with a picnic blanket and straps to hold it onto the basket so there’s one less thing to carry. Plus, it comes in eight different color combinations so you can pick the one that matches your personal style best.
Similar to other baskets on this list, this picnic basket comes with a variety of accessories, including utensils, plates, and glasses. Plus, it’s fully insulated so you can pack cold items without worry. Keep in mind that there’s no divider to keep warm and cold foods separate, so you’ll need to pack your picnic carefully.
Product Details: Dimensions: 17.8 x 7.5 x 12 inches | Materials: Canvas over a wooden frame | Weight: 5.7 pounds | Included Accessories: Four plastic plates; four plastic wine glasses; four sets of stainless steel forks, knives and spoons; one stainless steel corkscrew; and one waterproof picnic blanket
Key Terms to Know
Insulated: Insulated picks can retain either heat or coldness, so you can pack temperature-sensitive food and beverages.
Best Budget
Rurality Wicker Picnic Basket With Lid and Handle
- The handles can be folded down, so you can use the closed lid as a table.
The handles can be folded down, so you can use the closed lid as a table.
- It doesn’t include any additional accessories.
It doesn’t include any additional accessories.
The Rurality Wicker Picnic Basket is a great option for those who want a stylish, woven look without the splurge. The classic style basket is an easy way to transfer food and beverages to your next picnic.
Unlike some other picnic baskets, this option doesn’t come with any additional accessories. However, we appreciate that there’s a removable liner inside that adds a stylish look and protects the interior. Plus, you can easily clean it in the event of any spills and stains.
The basket features dual-entry lids that makes it easy to find what you’re looking for. There are also foldable handles, so you can use the closed lid as a table if you don’t have a separate table to use.
Product Details: Dimensions: 16.1x12.5x14 inches | Materials: Not listed | Weight: 2.2 pounds | Included Accessories: None
Best Splurge
Williams-Sonoma Honeycomb Picnic Basket
- This picnic basket provides space to securely hold food and drinks with a classic design and included accessories and cutlery.
This picnic basket provides space to securely hold food and drinks with a classic design and included accessories and cutlery.
- It’s one of the largest options on our list, which might make it difficult to carry.
It’s one of the largest options on our list, which might make it difficult to carry.
Treat yourself to an expensive picnic basket that you can take out for a Mother’s Day picnic or use when it’s warm enough outside to go to the park and sit under the trees. Inside the picnic basket, you’ll find it fully equipped with wine glasses, ceramic plates, forks, knives, spoons, napkins, and a corkscrew—anything you need for a picnic for four, you’ll find it with this basket. To keep everything together, there are two leatherette straps on the outside so you can carry it without worrying about everything falling out. Additionally, the basket has a zippered cooler compartment to keep cheeses, drinks, and other perishables cold and ready to consume while on the go.
With that said, this basket is one of the largest on our list at over 20 inches long. While it’s relatively lightweight at 7 pounds, you’ll want to be intentional to not overfill it, especially if you have to carry it a distance to your picnic spot.
Product Details: Dimensions: 21 x 8.25 x 13.5 inches | Materials: Wicker | Weight: 7 pounds | Included Accessories: Four plastic wine glasses; four porcelain plates; four sets of stainless steel forks, knives, and spoons; four napkins; and a corkscrew
Best for Couples
Picnic Time Pioneer Deluxe Picnic Basket
- In addition to utensils and plates, it comes with a cutting board and a cheese knife.
In addition to utensils and plates, it comes with a cutting board and a cheese knife.
- At just under 12 pounds, it’s the heaviest option on our list.
At just under 12 pounds, it’s the heaviest option on our list.
There’s nothing more romantic than going on a picnic for a date whether it’s a first date or a special anniversary. Picnic basket for couples should be able to hold food, utensils, and additional accessories to make the most out of the space. Made from durable canvas material, this picnic basket is designed to withstand the rugged outdoors and keep your belongings free and dry with a water-resistant bottom.
Unlike the other baskets on this list, this one comes with a cheese knife and a cutting board so you don’t have to bring your own. On the other hand, it weighs in at almost 12 pounds—the heaviest on our list—and it doesn’t have the look of a traditional wicker picnic basket, so if that’s a dealbreaker then you might want to look elsewhere.
Product Details: Dimensions: 12.5 x 15.5 x 21 inches | Materials: Canvas, cotton-polyester blend fabric liner | Weight: 11.8 pounds | Included Accessories: Two porcelain plates, two wine glasses, two sets of stainless steel silverware, one corkscrew, one cheese knife, one hardwood cutting board, one storage container, two napkins, and one blanket.
Best Insulated
Sunnylife Le Beach Picnic Basket
- It comes with several reusable accessories.
It comes with several reusable accessories.
- It’s more expensive than some other styles.
It’s more expensive than some other styles.
If your picnic includes refrigerated items, you’ll appreciate the Sunnylife Le Beach Picnic Basket. The basket includes an insulated section that can store cheese, fruit, beverages, and other items you want to keep cool.
This pick is more expensive than other options, but we think its features make it worth the investment. For example, with this basket you’ll get several reusable accessories, like dinnerware, cutlery, cups, plates, a bottle opener, and a wooden cutting board. The cutlery and serveware is also dishwasher safe, making maintenance easy.
We like that there’s also convenient storage for each of these items, so you won’t have to sacrifice space for your food and beverages.
Product Details: Dimensions: 19.3x9.8x13 inches | Materials: Plastic, metal | Weight: 6.4 pounds | Included Accessories: Dinnerware, cutlery, cups, plates, a bottle opener, and a wooden cutting board
Best for Hiking
Hap Tim Picnic Basket Backpack
- This picnic basket is easy to carry as it can be worn as a backpack.
This picnic basket is easy to carry as it can be worn as a backpack.
- It doesn’t have a traditional picnic basket look.
It doesn’t have a traditional picnic basket look.
If you’re planning on hiking a distance to get to your picnic spot, you'll want a hands-free option like this one. This lightweight basket backpack features similar characteristics to that of a handheld picnic basket, but it trades out the handle for shoulder straps.
A waterproof exterior makes it suitable for nature and humid climates, and it comes with additional pockets and straps to hold wine bottles, blankets, food, and accessories. This backpack picnic basket includes dishes and flatware for two people and a fleece blanket so you can have the full setup, whether on a patch of grass in the park or on top of a hill.
Product Details: Dimensions: 11.81 x 11.21 x 17.31 inches | Materials: Polyester | Weight: 4.64 pounds | Included Accessories: Two sets of stainless steel knives, forks, and spoons; two plates; two wine glasses; two cotton napkins; two salt and pepper shakers; one cheese knife; a plastic chopping board; and a fleece blanket
Best Small
Vintiquewise Rectangular Basket
- This picnic basket is suitable for one person with its small interior and two handles.
This picnic basket is suitable for one person with its small interior and two handles.
- It doesn’t have a lid, and there are no interior pockets for storage.
It doesn’t have a lid, and there are no interior pockets for storage.
If you’re in the market for something small and simple, this is the best option. This little wicker basket features a removable gingham lining to hold food, drinks, and other essentials inside. It’s small and lightweight, making it a great pick to carry a few snacks to the park or around a farmer’s market.
Unlike other baskets on this list, this one doesn’t have a lid; the items inside aren’t as secure, so you’ll want to keep an eye on them. Additionally, it’s not insulated, so you’ll need to pack it with your own ice packs to keep your food and beverage cold and safe to consume.
Product Details: Dimensions: 10.2 x 5.5 x 7.7 inches | Materials: Wood | Weight: 0.5 pounds | Included Accessories: Removable cloth liner
Best Vintage-Style
Williams-Sonoma Cosmos Picnic Basket
- The insulated cooler is fully removable for easy cleaning.
The insulated cooler is fully removable for easy cleaning.
- It doesn’t come with any accessories like plates or flatware, so you’ll need to pack those separately.
It doesn’t come with any accessories like plates or flatware, so you’ll need to pack those separately.
This rectangular wicker picnic basket is just like those you’d see in the movies and storybooks, giving it a vintage look that’s fit for families, friends, and couples. It’s a bit plain on the outside, but on the inside, you’ll find an insulated cooler to keep items chilled while out and about. The cooler is removable for easy cleaning (just wipe it down with a damp cloth), allowing you to use the basket with or without insulation. With that said, the basket doesn’t come with any other accessories and is similar in size to a lunchbox, so it might not be ideal for larger gatherings.
Product Details: Dimensions: 12 x 7.25 x 7 inches | Materials: Handwoven wicker | Weight: 2 pounds | Included Accessories: Insulated interior cooler
Best Modern
Modern Picnic The Large Luncher
- This picnic basket is easily portable with its removable crossbody strap.
This picnic basket is easily portable with its removable crossbody strap.
- The magnetic closures aren’t as secure as a zipper or a strapped lid.
The magnetic closures aren’t as secure as a zipper or a strapped lid.
If you’re looking for a sleek, contemporary design, this modern picnic basket could pass as a purse. This picnic basket can be worn as a crossbody or handheld and has an insulated interior to keep food and drinks cool. In terms of size, this basket can fit meals for two people.
While the bag doesn’t come with any accessories, it includes an interior pocket and slots for flatware. Once the picnic is over, this lunchbox can be cleaned easily with warm water and soap. Keep in mind that its lid is secured with magnetic closures, which may not be as strong as a zipper or a strapped lid. Overall, it’s a great option for those who want something less traditional and more trendy. It’s available in a plethora of colors, so it can suit any style or preference, too.
Product Details: Dimensions: 12 x 10.5 x 7.5 inches | Materials: Vegan leather | Weight: Not listed | Included Accessories: None
Best Collapsible
Arlmont and Co. Collapsible Insulated Basket
- This picnic basket includes a front pocket for quick access to picnic essentials like flatware or napkins.
This picnic basket includes a front pocket for quick access to picnic essentials like flatware or napkins.
- It has a cloth exterior, so it’s more susceptible to stains.
It has a cloth exterior, so it’s more susceptible to stains.
Many picnic baskets can be difficult to store as they are big and bulky; however, this one is collapsible for easy storage. After taking out the items inside, it can be pressed down and placed inside a cabinet until it’s needed again. The two handles provide sturdy support to carry items both long and short distances, and it has a padded grip for comfortable handling.
In terms of keeping items cool, it’s fully insulated and leakproof so there’s no need to worry about water damage and unwanted moisture. With that said, its cloth exterior may be more susceptible to stains than wicker or plastic.
Product Details: Dimensions: 18.5 x 10.5 x 11.5 inches | Materials: Aluminum frame, canvas exterior | Weight: 2.4 pounds | Included Accessories: None
Best for Families
Mark and Graham Belmont Picnic Basket
- This picnic basket can supply up to four people with its included flatware. Plus, it can be personalized.
This picnic basket can supply up to four people with its included flatware. Plus, it can be personalized.
- The wicker needs to stay dry, so it’s not the best choice for a day at the lake.
The wicker needs to stay dry, so it’s not the best choice for a day at the lake.
You know how the saying goes: Families that picnic together, stay together. This picnic basket is well suited for families with accessories for four people—including plates, flatware, and glasses. The best picnic baskets are durable and while this is made out of wicker, it has a canvas-lined interior, which can prevent external damage from water and excess moisture.
The inside has two sections: a built-in insulated cooler with a zipper to keep items cold and an open, non-insulated section. For an additional cost, you can personalize the picnic basket with a monogram. Keep in mind that the outside wicker needs to stay dry, so it may not be the best pick for the beach or a day on the lake.
Product Details: Dimensions: 20.5 x 8 x 13 inches | Materials: Woven wicker, canvas interior | Weight: 9.5 pounds | Included Accessories: Four porcelain plates, four sets of stainless steel flatware, four wine glasses, and a stainless steel corkscrew
Best for the Beach
LIQING Large Picnic Basket
- This picnic basket is waterproof, collapsible, and easy to carry.
This picnic basket is waterproof, collapsible, and easy to carry.
- It doesn’t have individual pockets for items and doesn’t come with additional accessories.
It doesn’t have individual pockets for items and doesn’t come with additional accessories.
The best picnic basket for the beach is one that can hold plenty of food and drinks, is easy to carry, and is made from durable materials to keep sand out and prevent water damage. This large basket checks all the boxes with its two leak-proof layers of aluminum and transparent film.
Whether you’re using it to carry sandwiches and salads or soups and crackers, this basket can keep food safe and either hot or cold for up to three to four hours. In terms of storage, when it’s time to put it away, it’s collapsible so it won’t take up a lot of space, leaving you with more room for other household essentials.
With that said, this picnic basket doesn’t come with accessories, so you’ll be on your own to find plates, cups, silverware, napkins, and any other essentials that may be necessary for your future beach trip.
Product Details: Dimensions: 17 x 10.5 x 11 inches | Materials: Aluminum | Weight: 1.7 pounds | Included Accessories: None