NEW YORK, July 6, 2009
Country And Urban Picnic Gear
Real Simple Magazine's Tips On Latest And Greatest
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Sarah Humphreys, executive editor of Real Simple Magazine, showed Early Show co-anchors Maggie Rodriguez and Harry Smith the latest and greatest in rural and urban picnic gear. (CBS/The Early Show)
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Play CBS Video Video Country Vs. Urban Picnic Ware Keep your picnic simple and sophisticated whether you are relaxing in the country or in the city. Real Simple magazine's Sarah Humphreys shows Harry Smith and Maggie Rodriguez what to bring.
Sarah Humphreys, executive editor of Real Simple magazine, showed Early Show co-anchors Maggie Rodriguez and Harry Smith the latest and greatest in rural and urban picnic gear Monday.
COUNTRY PICNICS:
Picnic at Ascot Collapsible Basket Cooler:
Take one out to the ballgame, beach, park or concert. This attractive basket-shape cooler is constructed with a lightweight aluminum frame and handles. Superior insulating properties help keep contents fresh. Lid zips closed. Interior is watertight with white PEVA lining. Features include: Metal feet on base, Padded hand grip, Front pocket, Folds flat for storage. Outer
material: 600 denier Polycanvas.
PRICE: $35- Cooking.com
Don't be deceived by the Six Pack Tote. Although it's as slim as a paper thin mint when not in use, this tote expands to fit the canned beverage of choice that any Joe Six-pack wants to take to the beach, park or party. It insulates 6, 12 to 20 ounce bottles. It is made of the same durable
material that wet suits are made out of. It has soft grip handles and stores flat. It's also stain resistant and keeps drinks cold for up to four hours.
PRICE: $23- builtny.com
These multipurpose tools from branchhome.com are made of 100 percent organically-grown bamboo,peeled directly from the stalk. These disposable utensils are designed for elegant entertaining,indoors or out. They're beautiful, unbleached, and FDA-approved food-safe. After disposal, Bambu veneerware will biodegrade within 4-6 months. Sold in a set of Fork, Knife and Spoon that includes 8 place settings or in Bulk Packs of 250 pieces.
PRICE: $10 for 24 pieces- branchhome.com
This blanet (55" by 55") is made of water resistant polyester. It wraps up and has it's own carrying tote, and is lightweight and easy to carry. Sophisticated and stylish, the Picnic Blanket and Carrier is great for any outdoor occasion. Featuring a woven acrylic top with a nylon water resistant
backing, it stays dry even if the ground is damp. It has a lifetime warranty and a money back guarantee.
PRICE: $28 at freshpicnic.com
URBAN PICNICS:
When you are talking about an Urban picnic (think Central Park), you want two things. Compact and portable picnic sets. And this one from frenchbull.com is perfect. Available at a lot of retailers, the set comes in a heavy duty backpack that has insulated food and drink compartments. You get
four each of the following: cotton napkins, assorted dinner plates, plastic cutting board, salt and pepper shakers, cups, cork screw, and bottle opener. It even comes with an oversized picnic blanket.
PRICE: $150- frenchbull.com
This is a table in a bag. It's portable, short and cheap. Table a-go-go. The perfect, clever little table for active warm-weather pursuits, our handy Table in a Bag goes wherever you do. Collapsible table rolls and unrolls in seconds, stowing into its red cotton bag for ready transport to
beach or picnic, lawn concert or campsite. Hardwood table. It's zinc-plated nuts and protective caps on feet. All you need is to periodically apply oak/teak oil to table. It's got a dry clean bag to prevent shrinkage.
PRICE $45- Crateandbarrel.com
These plastic glasses are shatterproof, plastic material that look just like formal stemware. And the stems are removable for easy storage. Perfect for city parks and urban picnics.
PRICE: $7/ea- GSI Outdoor stemware
Ditch the flimsy paper plates, they are not city chic. Provide a sturdy surface for eating with these stylish and reusable melamine dishes. They have a funky urban look and won't break on you. Plus, the price is right.
PRICE: $28 for 6 Zak Design plates- amazon.com
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j'ai regardé tous ces beaux sacs et paniers pour picnics, ils sont beaux, design& couleurs, pas encombrants aussi il y en a pour tous les gouts..reste plus qu'a choisir le bon endroit .. - Reply to this comment
