The best... picnic gear

VonShef herringbone picnic blanket Measuring 180cm x 147cm, this picnic blanket is bigger than most, but it rolls up easily. It’s made from a hard-wearing but comfortable fleece polyester, and has a waterproof backing (£33; vonshef.com).

KitchenCraft Sweetly Does It cake carrier This simple 2-in-1 device doubles as a cake tin, for baking brownies, tarts and breads, and a carrier. Just clip the plastic lid onto the non-stick tray and use the handles to transport it to your picnic (£16; amazon.co.uk).

John Lewis Mea adow Filled picnic cooler b backpack John Lewis ha as a huge range of picn ic cooler bags in differ rent volumes. Th his 15-litre backpack ha as a cooler compartme nt for food, and comes w with plastic plates, cutle ery and wine glasse es for two, as well as a corkscrew and d a butter knife ( (£40; joh hnlewis. co om).

& klevering bamboo Anouk plates Designed by Dutch ceramicist Anouk Kramer, these picnic plates look good enough to use at home, too. Sold in sets of six, they are made of bamboo fibre, and are dishwasher-safe (£36.40; madeindesign.co.uk). ▲ Kilner Kil Food F d on th the Go jar With a secure fastening lid, this one-litre Kilner jar is useful for keeping salads and the like fresh on the go. It has a little metal cup that slots in below the lid for salad dressing, so you can pour it in when ready (£8.80; thehut.com).

Cherry y print elamine tacking t be nto lunch box x Ideal for tran nsporting salads or a ran nge of snacks, these neat tly stacking bento boxe es are held together by a secure metal clip and have a carry han ndle on top (£45; vibr ranthome.co.uk).

PackIt freezable double bottle wine bag These freezable bags will keep your wine cold for hours. This one fits two wine bottles, and has a shoulder strap. When it’s in the freezer, it can be rolled up or folded flat. (£19; amazon.co.u uk).

Graham and Green thermos flask These floral print thermoses, available in a green or blue design, are inspired by vintage Chinese flasks. They have handles on the side and on top, and have a metal outer chamber and a glass inner one, and a cork stopper (£28; grahamandgreen.co.uk).

True Picnic Stix x Avoid spillage spillages – and elaborate cupbalancing efforts – with this neat set of wine glass and bottle holders. Simply stick them into the ground and enjoy a stressfree drink (£18; amazon.co.uk). amazon co uk)