Picnic gear

1. Family blankie
Thanks to its handy carrying strap, this cotton blanket won’t take up any room in your bag. $45; at E.A.T. Gifts, 1062 Madison Ave at 80th St (212-861-2544, elizabar.com/zabar/un-e-a-t-ables)

2. Hot lunch
This sleek, modern grill folds flat and weighs just 8 lbs. $48; at aplusrstore.com

3. Your table’s ready
Set up a 30"-square, 15"-high table in minutes; then remove its legs and roll it up. $45; at Crate & Barrel, 650 Madison Ave at 60th St (212-308-0011, crateandbarrel.com

4. One if by land…
A battery-operated lantern illuminates an evening meal. $39; at potterybarnkids.com

5. Catch and release
Send wee hunters in pursuit of intriguing specimens. $7; at Mary Arnold Toys, 1010 Lexington Ave between 72nd and 73rd Sts (212-744-8510)

6. A-tisket, a-tasket
The ideal basket—bright, roomy and easy on the wallet. $20; at landofnod.com

7. Tiny bubbles
Squeeze Mr. Bear’s tum, and a mess-free, bubble-ready wand pops up. $8; at Balloon Saloon, 133 West Broadway at Duane St (212-227-3838, balloonsaloon.com)

8. Honey, I shrunk the condiments
This mini picnic table holds containers for mustard, ketchup, salt and pepper. $18; at uncommongoods.com

9. Drink up
Stainless-steel, 40-oz Klean Kanteen is eco-friendly and BPA-free. $28; at Blue Ribbon General Store, 365 State St at Bond St, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn (718-522-9848, blueribbongeneralstore.net)

10. Stacked
Pack the elegant Oots! lunchbox with its own containers. $45; at Kidding Around, 60 W 15th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves (212-645-6337, kiddingaround.us)

11. Getting antsy
Funny ick or funny ha-ha? Red gingham and ants decorate china plates. $20; at patinastores.com

12. Hot diggedy dog
Bubble-gum wienies promise silly table talk. $5 for a pack; at archiemcphee.com

13. Giant step
A home-team Nerf football is perfect for touch games in the park. $14; at Toys “R” Us, 1514 Broadway at 44th St (646-366-8800, toysrus.com)

14. Jumping bees
Let ’em stomp away with a wood-handled jump rope. $9; at magiccabin.com

15. Horsing around
Scaled-down rubber shoes are ouch-free. $13; at Blue Ribbon General Store, 365 State St at Bond St, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn (718-522-9848, blueribbongeneralstore.net)

16. Squatter’s rights
A portable perch that folds to purse size (really!). Also available in blue and black. $13; at spoonsisters.com

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