It’s amazing the instincts that kick in ten or even twenty years after the fact. Things like putting a bar of soap in the leg of recycled pantyhose and hanging it from a tree at camp, was a big hit when I was camping a few years ago with a group of “urban dwellers”.  They thought my technique for keeping the soap dirt-free was simply genius, but I knew it was a simple Girl Scout trick.  Stopping a fellow camper from turning over a rock with her hands, and showing her how to overturn it with her foot was another that I realized was merely instinct based on my Girl Scout Days.

A comfortable picnic blanket can make a lot of difference and if you have opted for a good quality one, you will not face any problem. A warm blanket will come in handy if the temperature suddenly drops and the weather turns chilly. Picnic blankets come in different prints and designs and if opt for a good quality one, it will last for years. Usually, picnic baskets come with a carrier, in which it can be packed and carried. You can even attach the carrier to your backpack. A waterproof picnic blanket is a must if you are planning a trip near a water source or if the ground at your chosen picnic spot is damp.