by Byron Jonas
Our great Australian nation is full of outdoors lovers with big appetites, which together can only mean one thing: that we are the land of picnics. And in light of the fact that our natural scenery is among the most prized and visited in the planet, bringing millions of tourists to our shores on a yearly basis, our propensity for outdoor picnicking is only that much more resolute.
As a tribute to this national fascination with the perfect picnic, here we’ll put forth the basic ingredients list for the ideal picnic to be enjoyed with family, friends, or any company at all really.
Firstly, a picnic requires a nice location: there is just simply no way to create a memorable picnic if the venue isn’t up to snuff, so assure yourself to pick out an imposing and impressive place to pitch your tent and have some fun. Without a doubt this is one of the easiest items on the picnic checklist, what with all the naturally glorious destinations that abound in our nation.
Next up comes the issue of food: a picnic means a full belly, or at least it ought to. A standard option is to simply pack sandwiches or some sort of finger food into a basket or cooler, and, if done right, there is nothing wrong here. Another option, which probably is more appealing, is to bring along a portable grill with some charcoal and have a couple of steaks and shrimp on the barbie.
Of course, any good picnic requires some element of physical activity, so be sure to pack a football, frisbee, rugby, or cricket bat and ball. After all, with sandwiches or-even more so-some meat on the grill awaiting you, you will want to be sure to build up your appetite beforehand with plenty of physical exercise.
The next thing you need to focus your attention on is some good drink, and in a country with as solid a wine culture as our own it is more than advisable to include a good bottle of wine in the basket. On the one hand, a picnic on a relatively chilly day will prompt you to bring a warm and rich wine like a Pinot Noir, while heading out on a picnic on a blazing summer afternoon will demand that you pack a chilled white, like a Chardonnay.
Lastly, any enjoyable picnic absolutely has to include some sort of protection from the elements, particularly the sun. The inclusion of a bottle of sunscreen in your picnic plans is surely in order, yet there are other ways to go about protecting yourself from the oppressive southern sun and other natural conditions, such as having a quality Marquees in your possession.
These instant outdoor shelters come in many different varieties, many of which require minimal effort in order to erect them. They not only protect against the sun but furthermore against the wind and even water, depending on the weather that besets your picnic. With rugged walls and roofing made from durable PVC and equally tough aluminum frames and nylon brackets, these Marquees will offer countless years of protection. With capacity for several picnickers, they can be erected in no time at all–about a minute to be precise. And thanks to their clever telescopic legs and easily fold-able design, they can be quickly and tidily squeezed into a carrier bag, guaranteeing total convenience in use.
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