Tip 1: Choosing Footwear and Clothing
Outdoor clothing should be waterproof, windproof, warm, breathable, and highly durable. Windbreakers and quick-dry pants are the most suitable choices. Clothing suggestion: lightweight windbreaker + T-shirt + quick-dry pants. Choose lightweight and comfortable outdoor or casual shoes. Highly recommended are KingCamp’s new 2013 Spring/Summer Light Wind Skin Shoes (KF7145/KF7146), specially designed for outdoor outings, camping, and road trips. These shoes are not only transparent, soft, ultra-light, and breathable, but also feature high elasticity, shock absorption, and anti-slip functions.
Additionally, KingCamp’s new 2013 Spring/Summer lightweight skin windbreaker (KWB202W/KWB201M) is also perfect for outdoor picnics. Made from high-end Defender light 15 lightweight tech fabric, it offers water-repellent treatment, soft comfort, skin-friendly adhesive treatment, and UV protection, making it a true skin jacket. The entire jacket can be packed into a small pouch, making it extremely convenient to carry.
Tip 2: Choosing Equipment
First, take a look at this picnic equipment checklist: tent, sun umbrella, picnic mat, cooler bag, picnic basket, picnic clip, cookware set, storage cabinet, barbecue table, dining table, folding furniture, tables and chairs, etc.
Before purchasing equipment, consider the number of people. For a picnic of about three people, stick to the principle of being lightweight and comfortable when choosing equipment. Equipment options can include KingCamp’s compact and portable three-person printed picnic clip (KG2733); easy-to-use and storable printed picnic basket (KG3730); and the delicate and compact apple-shaped grill (KG3740).
Apple Grill
After determining the number of people, choose equipment based on the picnic location. For picnics in suburban parks, always bring a picnic mat. When selecting an outdoor picnic mat, pay attention to its moisture-proof performance and how easy it is to fold and carry. If you’re driving to scenic spots around the city or to less populated grasslands or forests, prioritize comfort and completeness in your gear. It’s best to bring a picnic backpack, tent, tables and chairs, picnic mat, barbecue grill, etc. If time allows, you can also bring outdoor leisure equipment such as KingCamp’s aluminum alloy lounge chair (KC3847) or iron tube folding hammock (KG3729).
Tip 3: Selecting a Location
The principle for selecting a picnic spot: since it’s a picnic, the key is that it must be “in nature.” Choose a scenic spot, by a stream or at the foot of a mountain—somewhere flat, clean, open, sheltered from the wind, and with access to ample water sources. Avoid areas with bird nests or beehives under the shade of trees.
With limited transportation options, a suburban park is a good choice for a picnic. Pick a flat, clean patch of grass in an open, plant-filled area, and leisurely enjoy your relaxing time.
For drivers, the choices for picnic locations are much more diverse—you can go to nearby or even farther scenic tourist areas. You can not only enjoy the fresh air of nature but also prepare more of the delicious food you want. In terms of water sources, riverbanks and meadows are great picnic spots. Riverbanks offer additional activities like flying kites or letting kids play in the sand. However, it’s not advisable for small cars to venture onto beaches to avoid getting stuck. Also, if bringing children for a picnic, it’s recommended to carry KingCamp’s series of child-friendly cartoon QQ chairs. These chairs are specially designed for kids, are safe, lightweight, and easy to carry, and are very popular among children.
Children’s Cartoon QQ Chairs
Tip 4: Food
Before the picnic, fully understand everyone’s appetite and taste preferences. Note especially: since picnics usually last longer, you’ll need slightly more food than usual.
Choose foods that are easy to preserve, such as onions, asparagus, and celery. When making salads, no matter which vegetables you choose, try to bring the dressing with you and add it to the salad on-site—this greatly enhances the appearance of the dish.
Pre-cook or semi-prepare some foods, such as marinating meat in advance, washing and chopping vegetables and fruits beforehand, and preparing soup in advance if you like it. Then just heat it up at the picnic site. This ensures hygiene and saves time, leaving more time to enjoy nature.
Bring food that’s easy to cut and prepare, such as salads, ham, and smoked fish—all are both convenient to carry and delicious picnic options. Also, don’t forget fresh fruit and plenty of clean drinking water when eating out. Recommended are Kingamp brand coolers in sizes ranging from 5L to 50L, which can keep food fresh and tasty for up to 48 hours.
Tip 5: Other Considerations
Remember, a picnic is an outdoor leisure activity—it’s not just about finding a natural setting to eat a big meal, but also an opportunity to bond with family and friends.
Don’t take food packaging lightly. Using random scrap paper or tearing pages from old magazines is extremely unhygienic. Old books and newspapers often contain toxic substances such as benzene and xylene or their derivatives. When accumulated to 0.5-2 grams, they can cause poisoning. In addition, old books and newspapers carry quite a lot of bacteria, which can easily contaminate food.
Do not pick and eat wild mushrooms during your picnic, as poisoning from toxic mushrooms is not uncommon. In severe cases, if not treated promptly, it can even be fatal. Generally speaking, mushrooms that are brightly colored or have a high content of milky-white juice are often poisonous.
Finally, and most importantly, do not discard food scraps or litter carelessly during your picnic. Bring your own garbage bags and leave no trace behind. Love picnicking, love the environment too!