Flying Tiger's 'genius' £20 picnic item is ideal for days out
Picnic season has arrived. For families across the country, nothing says summer quite like a picnic. Thankfully, there's plenty more sunshine on the way, ideal for anyone who loves to prepare a hamper at home, ready to be enjoyed at the park or beach.
Shoppers looking for a new picnic basket for the season might like Flying Tiger Copenhagen's offering, which has delighted social media users. The £20 Foldable picnic box with table amazed people online when the retailer demonstrated how to use the basket.
As seen in a viral TikTok video, the basket's lid doubles as a small table. You remove the lid from the basket and open the foldable legs to use it. Once you're finished your picnic, the entire basket folds flat for easy transport and storage.
The post on @flyingtigercopenhagen's TikTok page said: "Fly, don't walk." It received over two million views and 200,000 likes. Responding to the popular video, a fan said: "Wait, that's genius."
A second wrote: "Absolutely adorable." A third viewer commented: "Wait, this is literally so cute." A fourth added: "Wow. Perfection." Someone else replied: "This is amazing."
A keen shopper said: "I neeeeed this!!!" A similar comment read: "Omg? and in my favorite color too??? A NEED." Yet another fan praised: "It is a need not a want." Watching the video, several commenters started planning days out with the basket. One such response read: "For our picnics." Someone else tagged a friend, writing: "Beach days."
Others said they loved the basket but wouldn't get much use out of it. A fan explained: "Great, would buy, but I don't picnic." Another shared: "Love itttt, I just never go to picnics." A different comment read: "Do I need this. no. Do I want it. yes."
That said, lots of viewers thought the basket would be ideal for different uses, suggesting it could work as a camping table, laptop stand, and more. Someone thought: "Omg would be amazing for painting on the go."
A fan commented: "Lush idea for camping too." Another response read: "Also! Hear me out… a bed tray & the basket can be filled with your essentials!! Laptop etc." A different commenter added another creative suggestion, writing: "Wait… are these too large for my wedding welcome baskets?"
The product description on Flying Tiger Copenhagen's website says: "Make outdoor dining more convenient with this foldable picnic box, designed for beach trips, picnics, and leisure activities. Featuring a practical foldable design, this blue plastic box provides ample space for storing snacks, drinks, and essentials while doubling as a handy table.
"Measuring 28 x 47 x 22 cm, it is compact yet spacious enough for all your picnic needs. The handle ensures easy transport, making it perfect for carrying to the beach or park."
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