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Picnic Bag: Features, Buying Advice & Our Recommendation

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A balmy summer evening, a blanket in the park and everything to hand – with the right picnic bag, every trip into the great outdoors becomes a treat. We reveal what matters when buying a picnic bag and what absolutely has to come along.


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What is a picnic bag?


A picnic bag is a compact bag that offers space for everything you need for a meal outdoors. Unlike an ordinary bag, it usually comes with insulation that keeps drinks cool and food fresh.


The benefits of a picnic bag:


What makes a picnic bag stand out is its layout: compartments and holders give crockery, cutlery and bottles a fixed place, so nothing slips or gets crushed while carrying. You carry your entire provisions in a single piece of luggage.

The Oulu Collection by Kapten & Son

Kapten & Son picnic bags come in two versions: Oulu Cooling Bag and Oulu Cooling Hybrid Bag.


Oulu Cooling Bag – Ideal for short trips.


  • 11-litre capacity

  • Separate cutlery compartment

  • Loop for towel attachment

  • Integrated bottle opener


Oulu Cooling Hybrid Bag – More storage space & a more comfortable fit.


  • 23-litre capacity

  • 2-in-1 bag (can also be worn as a backpack)

  • Integrated bottle opener


The Kapten & Son picnic bag keeps your food fresh and your drinks cool. Thanks to practical features such as a cutlery compartment and a bottle opener, you are perfectly equipped for your trip into the great outdoors – and stylish on the go too.

Time for a picnic
Oulu Cooling Bag, Oulu Cooling Bag Muted Rose Striped, Muted Rose

Oulu Cooling Bag Muted Rose Striped

COOLING

€79.90

Oulu Cooling Bag, Oulu Cooling Bag Sandstone, Sandstone

Oulu Cooling Bag Sandstone

COOLING

€79.90

Oulu Cooling Hybrid Bag, Oulu Cooling Hybrid Bag Muted Rose, Muted Rose

Oulu Cooling Hybrid Bag Muted Rose

COOLING

€99.90

Oulu Cooling Hybrid Bag, Oulu Cooling Hybrid Bag Sandstone, Sandstone

Oulu Cooling Hybrid Bag Sandstone

COOLING

€99.90

What goes in the picnic bag? – Packing list


To make sure your picnic is a complete success, it all comes down to the right preparation. With this packing list, you have everything important in view:


Food & Drink


  • Filled rolls, sandwiches or wraps

  • Fresh fruit and cut vegetables

  • Cheese, dips and small snacks

  • Something sweet for dessert

  • Water, lemonade or a chilled bottle of wine


Still looking for inspiration for the food? We deliver that in our article: Picnic Ideas: Recipes & Tips.


Crockery & Accessories


  • Reusable crockery and cutlery

  • Glasses or cups

  • Napkins and kitchen roll

  • A small chopping board and a small knife

  • Bin bags for a clean return


Comfort & Extras


  • A comfortable picnic blanket

  • Sun cream and insect spray

  • A small Bluetooth speaker for the right music

  • Wet wipes or hand gel

  • A book or a game for relaxed hours


Conclusion


A picnic bag is the key to carefree hours outdoors – it keeps everything to hand and well organised – and cools reliably. Anyone who values function and style makes the perfect choice with the Oulu picnic bag by Kapten & Son: well thought out, robust and with a timeless design.