Summer is here, and some are already planning to have an outdoor picnic as part of their vacation plan. Before you even write it down on your itinerary, you have to make sure you have all that you need, and here are a few of them.
Portable Generator
There are a lot of tech gadgets that can make your outdoor picnic better, but you might not be able to use some of them without a power source. So, first on the list is a portable generator- one that you can easily fit at the back of your vehicle.
The EGO Power+ PST3040 has a 3,000W peak and comes with three 120V A/C outlets. It also has four USB ports so you can charge your phones and other devices. Since it's weather resistant and lighter than usual generators, it is well-suited for an outdoor picnic.
Electric Fondue Pot
Do you know what will make an outdoor picnic much better? Being able to dip an assortment of biscuits and meat in hot melted cheese. Or, you can also bring fruits and use the fondue pot for dipping chocolate. That's really up to you.
It comes with ten color-coded forks and can hold up to two quarts of liquid. You can adjust the heat with the knob, which has five heat settings. The pot is also separate from the base, so you won't have trouble cleaning off hardened cheese or chocolate once you're done.
Solar-Powered String Lights
If you plan on continuing your picnic until nighttime, it would be a good idea to bring lights with you. Particularly, solar string lights. Since it's solar-powered, you won't have to plug it into your generator and save the power for other electronics. It's also easier to hang above you.
Just make sure to set it up as soon as you get settled as it will need six hours of sunlight for it to be fully charged. Once it is, you can have around five to six hours of light. The lights will provide a calming ambiance that is also bright enough for eating and grilling.
Portable Speaker
Although the sound of the outdoors is great, a gathering would also be more fun with the right kind of tunes. With a portable Bluetooth speaker, you can blast music as you enjoy each other's company. The Bose SoundLink Flex is a good one.
Since it's waterproof, you won't have to worry about the elements outside. It even floats if you happen to drop it in the water. It can last up to 12 hours when it is fully charged, which will take you just four hours.
Mosquito Repellent
Depending on the location of your picnic, you might be faced with formidable adversaries, namely mosquitoes. Since it's summer, you can expect that there will be a lot of them, so you might need a device that can repel them.
The Thermacell Mosquito Repellent is both portable and rechargeable. It will give you a 20-foot zone of a mosquito-free area. It's unscented as well, so you won't have to worry about the scent while you enjoy your picnic.
Portable Projector
Whether it's with friends, family, or loved ones, you can enjoy a nice movie under the stars with a portable projector. This particular projector is rechargeable and can provide you with two hours of screen time. If you do run out of juice, then you'll be happy to have that generator.
It can project up to 240 inches with 250 lumens of color. It has Bluetooth connectivity as well so you can use your phone or laptop. Or, you can use the projector on its own as it has access to more than 5,000 streaming apps including Netflix, Disney+, Max, and Prime Video.
