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Pack:  A. Book  B. Badminton set  C. Bottle of Wine  D. None of the above Food:  A. Last night’s leftovers  B. Grab and go sandwiches  C. Cheese and grapes  D. Flapjacks and dried fruit Location:  A. Your local park  B. Somewhere with loads of open space  C. A spot with a great sunset view  D. The top of a mountain Mostly A’sThe solo tripper: A picnic for you is a great chance to get out in the sun and switch off with a good book or simply as time to relax and reflect. Mostly B’sThe sporty one: A picnic to...

Card games are a great way to keep kids occupied during a family picnic and our waterproof playing cards are totally spill-proof making them perfect for days out! Here are a few of our family favourites: Old Maid This classic game is easy to learn for all ages so makes a perfect game for the whole family. Read the complete rules here. Pig A game for the sharp-witted. Last one with their finger on their nose loses! Read the complete rules here. Crazy Eights This game will require concentration so is great for keeping kids amused! Read the complete rules here. You can find waterproof playing cards and wildflowers of...

This Valentines Day, why not pack a picnic of goodies, get away from the crowds and take your valentine to your favourite romantic spot. Have a picnic on Snowdon, lounge on the Devon coast or visit the Isle of Skye with our PACMAT map range of light weight, compact and waterproof picnic blankets featuring Ordnance Survey map prints. . 

Have you signed up for the Big Garden Birdwatch? Did you know that this Friday 28 - Sunday 30 January, you can play an important part in helping the RSPB with their annual Big Garden Birdwatch? And it couldn’t be easier! Simply pick one hour across the weekend and count the birds you see in that time. It’s the perfect excuse to experience fresh air and wildlife this weekend. Set up camp with a PACMAT, grab the binoculars, and see what you can spot!   If you fancy spotting even more creatures, try using a Nature Trail Pocket Pal, available to...

It can be hard to get outside in the cold weather but imagining watching a breath-taking winter sunset with a warming flask in hand is enough to make the cold toes worth it! The Reluctant Explorers know better than anyone that winter is not the time to abandon the outdoors.  You can find more of their winter picnic inspiration here A winter sunset enjoyed from the comfort of an Animal Alphabet Solo PACMAT   Photo: Sam, The Reluctant Explorers