When venturing out of the house, you have to be very intentional about keeping a safe distance from others, in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. “I suggest finding a spot in a park or beach that is far away from other people, and the best way to find that is to go deep into the park instead of hanging around the edges,” says Seri Kertzner, the chief party officer of Little Miss Party Planner, a Manhattan- and Hamptons-based party planning business. She recommends finding a spot under a tree for ample shade. If there are no trees available, it’s smart to bring your own umbrella.

Regardless of your picnic destination, it all comes down to sticking with your group and regularly washing your hands, using hand sanitizer, avoiding touching too much stuff and wearing your mask when not at your own private setup. Kertzner stresses the importance of spreading your blankets at least 6 feet away from other groups, sticking to your blanket whenever possible and staying mindful of this even while playing games or socializing.

For a utilitarian option, picnic basket is insulated to keep drinks and sandwiches cool, and folds flat for easy storage.

A picnic backpack is a must for easy transport of all your picnic supplies. Not only does this come with essentials like plates, utensils and plastic wine glasses, but it even features a detachable insulated bottle holder and fleece picnic blanket.