{"id":15883,"date":"2012-06-01T11:05:29","date_gmt":"2012-06-01T15:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uncommongoods.pro\/?p=15883"},"modified":"2018-01-04T15:15:56","modified_gmt":"2018-01-04T20:15:56","slug":"gift-lab-summer-picnic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/2012\/gift-lab-summer-picnic\/","title":{"rendered":"Gift Lab: Summer Picnic"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Background<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Picnic Backpack<\/a> ($40) is a two person picnic backpack. The core of the backpack is fully insulated thermal lined pocket, while the smaller front pocket comes with storage for [also included] two: plates, cups, napkins, forks, spoons, knives. There is also one waiter\u2019s tool bottle opener. It also has a cell phone pocket on the strap and side and front pockets for a bottle and accessories.<\/p>\n

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It comes just as expected!<\/p>\n

Hypothesis<\/strong><\/p>\n

I love to go out to eat or entertain at home. I also like to combine the two by getting a couple friends together for a nice outing in the park (food included, of course!), but there\u2019s always the hassle of lugging my picnic basket which gets way too heavy. The weight of the basket plus its components doesn\u2019t even include my beverages. I usually have to carry an extra backpack with the beverage and utensils. By the time I get to the park–I\u2019m exhausted.<\/p>\n

I think having the weight on my back alone would be easier, and this backpack seems to have the right storage for my drink, food, and utensils. I think I\u2019ll be more excited and willing to bring lunch from home to the park, or anywhere for that matter, with this backpack.<\/p>\n

Experiment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Instead of picnicking with friends as planned, I opted to take my younger brother Naquan (14 years old) and cousin Mya (2 years old). Taking these two would be perfect in figuring if this product will turn my picnic horrors upside down. My brother willingly (shocker) carried the FULLY packed bag, while skateboarding!<\/p>\n

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Dealing with a teenager and toddler is not the easiest thing, so I aimed to keep them happy with plenty of snacks and games.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n

The picnic was a success! With this one backpack, I was able to fit 1 qt. of water, 2 bowls of salad, 2 yogurts, 2 pints of fruit, 2 canned beverages, an abundance of snacks, a full-sized sheet, beach mat, card games, hand sanitizer, a trash bag, iPod, and there\u2019s probably other things I\u2019m forgetting. This backpack kept all of my cold items chilled, and everything I wanted to keep dry dry. According to Naquan, it was easy to carry–even on wheels. It was easy to setup, cleanup, and everyone enjoyed the day out in the sun (well, mostly shade).<\/p>\n

In conclusion, picnicking was made fun again and we can\u2019t wait for our next outing!<\/p>\n

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