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Picnic baskets give you everything you need for a sun-filled meal

Maybe Aunt Bea didn't think of a cheese board or corkscrew when she packed her picnic basket of fried chicken and potato salad.

A picnic is a simple summertime pursuit, but it's more enjoyable if you have what you need. With that in mind, you can find baskets that look like they came straight out of Mayberry, but you can also find them equipped with everything from plates, utensils and napkins to brightly colored baskets with matching plates, collapsible baskets that are insulated and traditional totes inspired by a day in the English countryside.

The really good news: With one of these baskets, you'll never again have to lean back in the grass and sigh, "Forgot the corkscrew!"

What else is in your basket? That's another matter. See our tips on packing and planning.

Here are some of our favorite baskets.

The Highlander Picnic Basket ($129.99 at Bed, Bath and Beyond ) is a traditional English hamper. Made from brown rattan and bamboo, it’s fully lined with red plaid quilted cotton and equipped to serve four: melamine plates with blue-striped edge, cutting board, wine glasses, wine duffel, plastic food container, blanket (it matches the lining), utensils, corkscrew and salt and pepper shakers. Leather straps hold tools in place. This simple but serious Wicker Picnic Basket ($249.95 at Williams-Sonoma ) is inspired by the classic “suitcase style” English picnic basket. It’s outfitted for a proper picnic for four: White porcelain plates with khaki and navy border; hand-blown wine glasses; knives, forks and spoons; cheese knife; cutting board; corkscrew; bottle stopper; salt and pepper shakers; napkins; insulated wine duffel bag; insulated zipper-top cooler; two plastic food storage containers, vacuum flask; stainless coffee mugs — and, of course, a blanket. The compact and practical Monogrammed Picnic Basket ($99.95 at Williams-Sonoma) is insulated and also has an insulated interior compartment. It comes with a full “table setting” for a picnic for two, all held in interior pockets: plates, utensils, wine glasses, mugs, cutting board, cheese knife, corkscrew and cotton napkins. The food compartment, made from ThermoGuard foam, should keep food and drinks hot or cold for hours. The food compartment has a removable waterproof liner for easy cleaning. The Pioneer Moka Basket by Picnic Time ($129.

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