Best Modern Picnic Hampers & Coolers

Modern baskets and coolers

I love my modern picnic hamperscoolers – for when a traditional picnic basket or cool boxes won’t quite do!  Maybe you prefer their look, or they’re easy to store and clean.  But whatever it is about them you love, here are my best modern picnic hampers and coolers reviewed!

Modern picnic baskets and cool boxes are all about functionality and have features to keep your food fresh, handy compartments for storage, and much more. 

They’re also great for road trips – a fact I can testify to! Or keep one in the boot of your car to ensure your food is fresh on the way back from the weekly shop!

If you’re in a hurry, here are 2023’s best Modern Picnic Hampers & Coolers

Insulated Picnic Lunch Bag for 2 Person Portable Picnic Bag Thermal Lunch Tote Bags with Stainless Steel Tableware Insulated Cooler Bags for Men Women Work Hiking Outdoor Beach BBQ Camping (Brown)
Looking for a modern picnic hamper with a difference then this two-person cool box picnic basket is a great place to start. Has everything you need? Add plates and food!

Picnic Backpack for 4 with Blanket, Insulated Picnic Backpack with Cooler Compartment, Travel Picnic Backpack with SS Plates, Cutlery, Wine Glasses, Chopping Board, Bottle Opener, Napkins, S/P Shakers
Looking for a picnic set with a difference, then this four-person cool bag picnic backpack is a modern twist on the classic Picnic Basket

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Coleman Xtreme 28QT Cooler Box - Blue/White, Small
Coolboxes are handy for taking out picnics, taking home the shopping and so much more. Now with electric versions, these are a practical alternative to dated cool bags!

Igloo - Marine Ultra 94 Cool Box, White - 89 Litres
Go big or go home with the DADDY of cooler boxes. So large it needs wheels but can keep a lot of beer cool. The perfect cooler for camping or festivals!

Mobicool MB32 DC Thermoelectric Cooler 32 L Blue 12 V
Brilliant, small and portable electric cooler bag - great for a car cooler, lunch bag or picnic cool bag. This is easy to watch and clean, and lightweight. Packs flat when empty and holds heaps of water and food!

So there you have it; we have recommended our top six modern picnic hampers and coolers.  However, there is so much choice; if you haven’t found something that tickles your fancy, stay with us!

Browse some of our modern picnic hampers & coolers reviews; there’s a great selection. From large to small, foldable to solid – and something for every price range.  Where ever possible, I have tested these myself and loved them enough to feature, or else they are recommended by friends, family and you!

One thing I love about these is the great range of colours, patterns and designs there are to choose from. Whether your style is girly, modern, retro or just plain quirky, you’re bound to find something that tickles your fancy in our choice of modern picnic hampers and cool boxes.

Or combine new and old with a funky cool box for fresh goods and a more traditional wicker picnic basket for the rest of your supplies. With some of the amazing value budget coolers on offer, it’s a bit of a no-brainer!

Also, look at these great electric coolers in our BBQ and outdoor section!

Modern Wicker Picnic Hampers

These are the 2023 best Modern Picnic Hampers and are chosen for having the best following features:

  • Design – Funky, Cool & Different
  • Build Quality & Durability – Lightweight but strong
  • Accessories 
  • Cost 

To see more reviews of Best Picnic Hampers, check out this page.

Bestseller No. 1 Red Hamper FH111 Wicker 2 Person Green Tweed Barrel Picnic Basket
Bestseller No. 2 Red Hamper FH030 4 Person Boat Fitted Picnic Basket, Brown, 27 x 59 x 29 cm
Bestseller No. 3 PICNIC TIME - Barrel Wicker Picnic Basket for 2 - Picnic Set - Wine Picnic Basket, (Red & White Gingham Pattern), 18.5' x 17' x 12'

Bestselling Cooler Backpacks

These are 2023’s top cool backpacks and are chosen for their following features, making them the best on the market:

  • Design
  • Durability
  • Cooling time 
  • Cost

To see more of Best Backpack & RuckSack Coolers Reviewed, check out this page.

Bestseller No. 1 Lifewit 24L 30-Can Insulated Cool Bag Backpack Thermal with Hard Liner, Soft Cooler Picnic Lightweight Shopping Rucksack for Men/Women for Beach/Work/Camping/Outdoor/Sports, Grey
Bestseller No. 2 Lifewit 30 Cans Backpack Cooler Waterproof Insulated Soft Lunch Cooler Backpack Lightweight Leakproof Cooler Bag for Men Women Adults for Work Picnics Beach Camping Travel Outdoor Activities, Grey
Bestseller No. 3 PENGDA 30L Cooler Backpack Rucksack - Insulated Cool Bag 39 Can Large Capacity Cool Backpack Waterproof Cooler Bags for Air Travel Camping Hiking Lunch Picnic Daypack (Black)
Bestseller No. 4 Cooler Backpack Cool Bag 36 Cans Insulated Picnic Backpack Lightweight Waterproof Meal Prep Bag for Camping Hiking Lunch Picnic Daypack (Black)
Bestseller No. 5 Lifewit 26L 34-Can Insulated Cooler Picnic Backpack Cool Bag, Large Picnic Bag Leakproof Portable Soft Food Cooler Box for Men Women for Outdoor/Picnic/Beach/BBQ/Camping/Travel/Family, Grey
Bestseller No. 6 Leoh 25l Cooler Backpack | Insulated Backpack Cooler | Picnic Backpack | Cool Bag Rucksack | Picnic Bag for Camping Beach Hiking | Lunch Backpack | Leakproof Thermal Coolbag Backpack

Top Six Picnic Cool Boxes

These are the 2023 best Coolers and Boxes for Picnics and are chosen for the following features:

  • Design – Quality materials used, easy to carry
  • Build quality
  • Cooling time
  • Cost

To see more Best Family Sized XXL Cool Boxes & Coolers Reviewed, check out this page.

SaleBestseller No. 1 URBNLIVING 27L Large Compact Insulated Beach Picnic & Camping Leakproof Travel Cooler Cool Box w/Handle Ice Packs Grey
Bestseller No. 2 Tanness 24L Cool Box, Cooler Box, Ice Box | Large Food Insulated Camping Cool Box | Storage Box, Cooler Bag, Cool Bags Large for Picnics and Festivals, Camping Accessories & Travel Accessories
SaleBestseller No. 3 Kollea Cool Bag - 30 Litre Cool box - Insulated Cooler Bag Lunch Bag Keep Warm and Cold, Leak-Proof, With Carriying Straps, Multiple Pockets - Ideal for Travel, Camping, Picnics, BBQ
Bestseller No. 4 Munnie 24L Insulated Cool Box – Lightweight and Portable Cooler Box for Camping, Picnics, BBQs, and Travel – Spacious Multi-Purpose Design Keeps Food and Drinks Hot or Cold with a Secure Handle
SaleBestseller No. 5 Large 30L Cooler Box Hot/Cold Insulated Freezer Cool 9 Hours Picnic Camping Portable with Carry Handle, packaging may vary, Blue
Bestseller No. 6 Everlasting Comfort Cooler Backpack - Insulated, Leakproof, Holds 54 Cans/4 Wine Bottles, Cold for 24 Hours - Ideal for Picnics, Beach, Hikes, Camping

Best Family-Sized XXL Cool Boxes

These are 2023 top Family Sized XXL Cool Boxes and are chosen for the following features:

  • Design
  • Build quality
  • Cooling time
  • Cost

To see more Best Family Sized XXL Cool Boxes & Coolers Reviewed, check out this page.

SaleBestseller No. 1 Easygift Products Extra Large Blue 32 Litre Cooler Box Picnic Lunch Beach Camping
Bestseller No. 2 Coleman 60 QT, Insulated Chest with Wheels 56 L, Cool for 4 Days, Unisex Adult, Blue, 57 x 44 x 45 cm
SaleBestseller No. 3 Large 30L Cooler Box Hot/Cold Insulated Freezer Cool 9 Hours Picnic Camping Portable with Carry Handle, packaging may vary, Blue
Bestseller No. 4 Adriatic Extra Large Blue 32 Litre Cooler Box Picnic Lunch Beach Camping
SaleBestseller No. 5 Coleman Unisex Cool Box 30 QT, Large High Performance Cooler Box, Ice Box for Drinks, Blue, 28 Litres
Bestseller No. 6 Coleman Ice Chest | 316 Series 100 Quart Wheeled Cooler, Rock

Best Small Coolers/ Cool Box

These are 2023 best Small Cool Boxes and are chosen for being the best for the following features:

  • Size
  • Build quality
  • Cooling time
  • Cost

To see more Best Small Coolers & Cool Boxes Reviewed, check out this page.

Bestseller No. 1 Coleman Performance 6 Personal Cooler, NEW MODEL with hinge lid design, 4 L, Small Cool Box for Food and Drinks, Robust Ice Box, for 6 Small Cans, Stays up to 9 Hours Cool, Lightweight Cooler Box
Bestseller No. 2 Andes 5L Cool Box for Food and Drinks, Fits 6 x 330ml Cans, Small Lightweight Cooler for Picnics or Work, 9 Hours Performance Time, Blue/White
Bestseller No. 3 Atlantic 172-4035 COOLER10L Cool Box, Blue, 10L
Bestseller No. 4 Uhat Adult Cooler Lunch Box Small Cool Bag 5L Dual Compartment Thermal Bag for Work School Day Trip (Red)
Bestseller No. 5 Large Cooler Box Camping Beach Lunch Picnic Insulated Food Freezer Box (Blue)
Bestseller No. 6 Large 12 L Cooler Box Camping Beach Picnic Ice Food Insulated Travel Cool Box Bag

Once you have your modern picnic hamper or cool box you will need some more picnic essentials for dining out in style – see the links here:   

Can you think of another essential picnic item I need to include? If so, drop me a line in the comments.

Have you used any of our best modern picnic hampers or coolers? Then please leave your review in the comments box below. Is your favourite picnic basket or cool box not on the list? Be sure to let me know in the comments below so I can review it.

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