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!

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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 Luxury Wicker Picnic Basket Set - 2-Person Picnic Hamper Set with Plates, Cutlery, Glasses, Corkscrew - Empty Basket for Couples, Families and Outdoor Diner, from Regency Hampers
Bestseller No. 2 Red Hamper FH030 4 Person Boat Fitted Picnic Basket, Brown, 27 x 59 x 29 cm
Bestseller No. 3 Trendi® Premium Wicker Picnic Basket Set for 4 Persons - Outdoor Hamper with Cutlery, Plates, Wine Glasses, Cooler Bag and Insulated picnic basket

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 Cooler Backpack Cool Bag 36 Cans Insulated Picnic Backpack Lightweight Waterproof Meal Prep Bag for Camping Hiking Lunch Picnic Daypack (Black)
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 NEWHEY Cooler Bag Picnic Backpack Insulated Large Waterproof Cooler Backpack 30L Leakproof Picnic Linch Bag for Camping Picnic Hiking BBQ Beach Black
Bestseller No. 5 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. 6 Youngoa Cooler Bag Backpack, 30L Insulated Waterproof Wine/Beer Cooler Bag, Large Thermos Picnic Cooler Lunch Bag Rucksack for Travel/Beach/Hiking/Camping YG035 Light Grey

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.

Bestseller No. 1 Large Cooler Box - 24 L, Insulated for Hot/Cold Food, Durable & Portable Freezer Box for Picnics, Camping BBQ, Comes with a Carry Handle, 9 Hours Cooling, Locking Lid, Blue
Bestseller No. 2 Kollea Cool Bag - 30 Litre Cool box - Insulated Cooler Bag Lunch Bag Keep Warm and Cold, Leak-Proof, With Carrying Straps, Multiple Pockets - Ideal for Travel, Camping, Picnics, BBQ
SaleBestseller No. 3 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. 4 Guaranteed4Less Cooler Box Large 24L Insulated Camping Drinks Ice Travel Festival Beach Picnic (Cool Box)
Bestseller No. 5 Trail 5L Cool Box with Ice Freezer Block, Insulated Hard Cooler for Hot Cold Food Drink, Picnic Lunch Camping, Food Safe BPA Free, Holds 6 x 330ml / 8 x 300ml Cans, 12hr Cooling (20cm x 27.5cm x 19cm)
Bestseller No. 6 Large Cool Bag Box, Cooler Bag Box, 30L Thermal Food Delivery Bag, Insulated Picnic Lunch Bag, Cool Box, Insulated Shopping Bags,Cooling Food Bag for Camping BBQ Shopping Fishing Family (Black#2)

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 Coleman Xtreme Cooler Box | Large High-Performance Ice Box | PU Full Foam Insulation | Stays Cool for several Days | Portable Cool Box | with handles & wheeles,Xtreme 100QT
Bestseller No. 2 NZ Home Insulated Cooler Bag (79L, 3XL, 1 pack) for Food Delivery & Grocery Shopping with Zippered Top, Black
Bestseller No. 3 Woodside Extra Large 50L Insulated Cooler Bag For Hot/Cold Food & Drink, Home Delivered Foods, Takeaway Delivery Driver Catering Cool Box
Bestseller No. 4 Hulongo Cool Bag Large 30L Insulated Cooler Bag, Waterproof Picnic Thermal Bag, Leakproof Cool Box Cooling Bag For Camping, Travel, Grocery Shopping & Fishing
Bestseller No. 5 Guaranteed4less Large 35L Cooler Ice Box Camping Festival Beach Picnic Insulated Drinks Coolbox (Turquoise Cool Box)
Bestseller No. 6 Extra Large Cooler Box 30 Litres Insulated Food Box Insulated Hot Box/Cold Freezer Box Cooler Boxes Lift & Lock Lid Technology Large 30 Litre Cool Box Cooler Box Hard Insulated Picnic Box (30 litre)

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 Trail 5L Cool Box with Ice Freezer Block, Insulated Hard Cooler for Hot Cold Food Drink, Picnic Lunch Camping, Food Safe BPA Free, Holds 6 x 330ml / 8 x 300ml Cans, 12hr Cooling (20cm x 27.5cm x 19cm)
SaleBestseller No. 2 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. 3 Large 10-36 Litre Cooler Boxes Camping Beach Lunch Picnic Insulated Food - Various (6L)
SaleBestseller No. 4 Atlantic Cool Box 10 L 10L Mini Fridge Cooler Insulated Thermal Cooler Insulated with Refrigerated Box/Insulated
Bestseller No. 5 Andes 5L Cool Box Lunch 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. 6 Stanley Adventure Outdoor Cooler 6.6L - Ice Cold For 27 Hours - Small Cool Box - BPA-Free - Chest Cooler - Camping Cooler Box Doubles as Seat - Rugged Travel Coolbox - Leakproof - Polar White

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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