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Blog | Company Picnic Buying Guide

Written by QRG Staff | Mar 28, 2024 6:00:00 PM

Planning a company picnic this year? Step it up a level by creating a custom kit of gifts for your employees with branded merch that fits the theme. Follow this guide to create a package of items that your employees will appreciate and have them planning their own outing.

Company Picnic Kit

1. Bag

The key to a complete outdoor kit is a bag to store all your items in! Choose a multi-purpose bag that looks sleek, can hold an appropriate amount, and will be an item your team can use long after the event in which they received it.

Recommended products:

Hadley Insulated Sling Bag

Lakeside Picnic Set Cooler Backpack

Hybrid Food Mat Tote Bag

Non-Woven Tote Bag with Pocket

2. Blanket (or surface)

A blanket is a no-brainer and one of the most important elements of a good picnic. Offer a surface to use or portable options to set food upon with one of the below products. 

Recommended products:

Picnic Pal

Matador 3.0 Pocket Blanket™ 

Bamboo Portable Wine & Cheese Table

Everett Bamboo Wine & Cheese Table

 

3. Seats

A foldable chair is a utility item that everyone can appreciate. These products have come a long way in recent years, offering users the option to lounge more comfortably no matter where they decide to set up shop.

Recommended products:

Portable Folding Chair with Storage Pouch

Glacier Peak Fairbank Folding Chair

Lightweight Square Beach Chair

Import Bonelli Camping Chair

4. Storage

In addition to a big bag, your employees will need places to stash their valuables. Supply them with small storage solutions they can use and re-use, perfect for relaxing at a park or hiking on a trail.

Recommended products:

Pancake To Go Pouch

Scuba Eyeglass Case

Colored Canvas Phone Sling

5. Sun Protection

Sun protection is key whether outdoors for a small amount or extended period of time. Make it easy for your team to stay protected with sunscreen, sunglasses, and other sun-protection essential items.

Recommended products:

Mineral Sunscreen Combo

1.8 oz SPF 30 Sunscreen with Carabiner

Mega Cap Recycled PET Mesh-Back Trucker Cap

Prime Line Two-Tone Matte Sunglasses

6. Fun

A picnic day is all about good food, good folks, and good games. Beautifully branded lawn games gives your employees a chance to bring the fun home and enjoy at their own leisure.

Recommended products:

9" Full-Color Frequent Flyer™ Disc

Baggo Bean Bag Toss Portable Cornhole

Lawn Dominoes

Soft Tip Sky Darts

Wood Ring Toss Set

Bonus: Signage

Signage is another key for any big event. When hosting, help employees find your location, specific stations, and instructions/descriptions. Choose signage that can withstand the elements and be re-used year over year.

Recommended products:

10' Giant Flagpole Kit

11' Bow Flag Kit

10.5' Blade Sail Sign Flag Kit

Customize Your Branded Merchandise with QRG

From choosing the right product(s), to getting your design and logos done correctly, to organizing drop-ship locations, the process of offering branded merchandise can be a hassle. 

Luckily, QRG specializes in these marketing solutions and will handle your next project from start to finish so there’s no worry involved.

We offer everything from promotional products to identity apparel and uniforms, printed materials, custom online stores, and much more. When deciding on your next branding adventure, let us help coordinate the selection, design, decoration, and production of your logo’d merchandise. Bring your brand to life with custom merchandise from QRG!

QRG is a customer-driven, single-source commercial printer, branded merchandise agency, and direct marketing firm tailored to meet your business goals. Our corporate identity solutions create deep connections with a lasting impact on your audience. Learn more about how it works.