Portable Folding Picnic Tables
for an Outdoor Picnic

If you go on a lot of family picnics and tend to spend a long time out of doors, portable folding picnic tables are probably a good option for you. You can fold them up and stuff them in your trunk, then set them up on the beach or in a field or... wherever you want. These sorts of tables range from ultra-budget folding plastic picnic tables, to fancy-looking portable picnic tables made of polished wood.

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Standard 4-Seater Foldable Picnic Table. This kind of portable table set is the most basic of the bunch. These sorts of tables are generally square in shape and compact in size (you won't be able to lay a huge spread of food out on one, for instance). Instead of traditional bench picnic seats, these portable tables have four square seats (the middle is divided by a folding bar) that can generally seat a person of up to 200 lbs (90 kilos). They fold up into neat little carrying cases, and are ridiculously convenient. You'll see some examples of this kind of table for sale below.

Roll-up Portable Wooden Picnic Tables. Also below, you'll see an example of an ultra-portable roll-up picnic table. These cute little tables are probably the most transportable of the bunch. There are no seats incorporated into this table; it's just a simple roll-up table that you set on the ground on a picnic blanket. While this kind of table couldn't be simpler or more transportable, it's not the best choice for those with a bad back for whom sitting on the ground for long stretches is painful.

Cheap Folding Portable Picnic Table This folding plastic picnic table is just about as simple --and cheap-- as you can get. It's made of sturdy plastic and can be folded up into a carrying case for easy-peasy transport. On sale for $44.89, this is the cheapest, simplest folding picnic table I could find. Portable Folding Picnic Table with Umbrella If you want a little shade with your portability (and have a little extra room in your car), this folding picnic table comes with a shade umbrella. Like the plastic portable picnic table to your left, this one folds up into its own carrying case. Ultra convenient. Nifty Roll-Up Portable Wood Picnic Table I love this little portable picnic table! It has adjustable legs and rolls up into a neat little transportable package. This is the kind of table you would put in the middle of a picnic blanket, and everyone would sit around it. It's a bit pricey for such a simple table, but it's elegant and simple and ultra transportable. Ascot Folding Picnic Table in Wood For how pretty and portable this picnic table is, I think the price is pretty great. It's made of a smooth and pretty deep red wood and polished aluminum alloy. Comes with a canvas carrying case.

Folding Plastic Kiddie Picnic Tables. If you've got young children, finding a spot for them at the adults' picnic table isn't always easy. And while most kids' plastic picnic sets are pretty simple, most aren't easy to break down. And so they sit in your yard even when the weather isn't good enough for picnics. Folding picnic tables for kids fold down into smaller, easy-to-store (or transport) packages so they don't sit out in your yard year-round and get weather-worn. The table below is a good example of this sort of picnic table.

Heavy-Duty Folding Plastic Tables. If you have a truck and can transport a 6-foot table around, these sorts of picnic tables can be the most versatile. Tables like the one you see below are huge, heavy duty, and because the legs and bench seats fold up, pretty portable for their size. You probably won't want to lug this huge table all around the country side, but it can be used for camping and outdoor picnics if you need it, or as a permanent picnic table for BBQs in the backyard. They're also easy to put away when the weather doesn't call for eating outdoors.

Easy-to-Store Kids' Folding Picnic Table with Umbrella If you want a plastic picnic table for the kids but don't want to keep it in the yard all year, this folding table is perfect. It's got tons of room for the kiddos, but can be folded and stored away easily (or even hung on the wall). 6 Foot Plastic Folding Picnic Table Now, this is a SERIOUS picnic table. 6 feet long, sturdy as could be, and with a folding metal frame, this is perfect for a large gathering. Easily transportable with a large vehicle. Right now it's on sale for 30% off list price!

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