Perhaps it was To Catch a Thief, Emma, or even Georges Seurat’s painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte that made the picnic such a romantic, summertime ideal. But oftentimes, it doesn’t live up to its imagined (or Instagrammed) hype—think: too-small blankets, flyaway paper cups, and mismatched Tupperware that gets you screaming internally over a missing lid.
So for those looking to elevate their warm-weather game at the park or beach this Memorial Day, look no further than some vintage wine coolers designed by Richard Carlson or an ingenious barbecue in a suitcase. Below, 16 products to make a perennially perfect picnic.
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