Camping and Picnics

Spring is coming up fast - and what better time is there to go on a camping trip? The hot weather will still be a few months away, so you can enjoy comfortable temperatures and the beauty of the changing landscape. Of course, camping and good food over the fire go hand in hand - so have your sturdy cooler pack ready, along with your picnic blankets and portable chairs.

Rugged, durable coolers are essential for keeping your camping meals cold. The type of cooler you'll need will depend upon whether your camping trip will be a casual excursion in a designated camping area or a destination in the wild after a full day of hiking. For camping trips that don't require too much hiking, just about any high quality soft-sided cooler will do. Families love the Avalanche Picnic Cooler Pack for 4 - a full service cooler with inline wheels and a telescoping handle for ease of use. If you're headed on an adventure and your car will be far out of reach once you choose the perfect spot to camp, a picnic backpack is the perfect solution for you. The Ultimate Backpack, which comes in sizes for two or four people, has sturdy straps and a leather handle, an insulated food and drink compartment, a full set of plates, utensils, cloth napkins and great little details like salt and pepper shakers. It even has two detachable extras - a cozy woven blanket and an insulated wine pouch, which can also be used for water bottles.

BBQ tool sets are perfect for grilling your campfire meals. Everything tastes better over a fire - why not have a convenient set of stainless steel gourmet barbecue tools to flip the burgers or take that hot foil packet full of meat and veggies out of the fire? The Gourmet 3 Piece Tool Set comes with a multi-function spatula, gripping tongs and a three-prong turning fork, encased in a handy canvas and leather carrying case.

Portable chairs and hammocks are great when you don't have far to travel to get to your campsite. The Portable Sports Chair is lightweight and durable, and comes with a convenient carrying strap. Plus, you'll love the cargo pockets, water bottle holder and fold-out side table. And for the ultimate in relaxation, why not bring a hammock along? Our portable hammock rolls up into a duffel for easy transport and storage, so you can bring it wherever you like! Hang it between a couple trees, lay down and enjoy the fresh air.

Don't forget a cozy blanket to cuddle with as you sit by the fire. In the springtime, it's still cool after dark so a comfy fleece blanket would definitely be appreciated for a little extra warmth. The Fleece Blanket and Carrier is easy to tote along to any event.