Picnic Checklist: Must-Have Items to Make Your Next Outdoor Feast a Success

A simple picnic is easy enough to pack, but if you want a feast outside, there are a number things to remember.

Make sure you have all the essentials for a picnic lunch. Dougal Waters/Getty Images/TCA

By Samantha Leffler RealSimple.com

After a cooler season packed with cozy, home-cooked meals, it’s time to venture out of the house and soak up some sun courtesy of an outdoor picnic. Whether you head to a park or a beach for this low-cost summer activity, the things needed for a picnic are roughly the same.

Food and Drinks

Sandwiches: Wraps, roll-ups, stuffed pita pockets, and good, old-fashioned sandwiches are the go-to picnic foods since they’re a snap to serve and eat.