Warburton's 2030 Picnic Hamper

Hang up those heavy wicker picnic baskets, and put away the ginger beer the picnic hamper of the future is set to revolutionise how we enjoy this great British pastime.

From solar panels that allow you to heat up your food as you picnic to a water-filtration system that means you can take advantage of the British rain, to technology that allows you to share your memories on the move; the picnic hamper of 2030 will be the ultimate accessory.

The blueprint has been commissioned by Warburtons to mark National Bread Week (5th -- 11th May). The family baker has teamed up with futurologists to predict that in as little as 20 years' time, we'll think nothing of turning rainwater into drinkable water or making the load lighter with biodegradable plates. Even growing our own vitamin enriched sandwich fillings in advance of a picnic will be possible - with hydrophonic food kits, soil will no longer be necessary.

The report also predicts that by 2030 we'll be able to choose which environment we want to picnic in at the click of a button. Courtesy of the 'smart rug', we will be able to feel grass, sand or air under our feet and immerse ourselves in whichever setting we feel like, making the trend for urban picnicking in particular, easier than ever. Not only that, but an in-built screen with GPS will mean that wherever we decide to head for a picnic, they'll be wildlife guides, tips on local trips and directions at our fingertips. What's more, the trend for video-sharing will reach new heights in 2030 via in-built video conferencing technology -- allowing picnickers to share their experiences with family and friends all over the world.

Clive Cooper Director of Your Future, says; "There is a distinctive trend in the UK towards sustainability and an emphasis on being self-reliant. By 2030, we predict that things such as solar power cells to heat food on the move and home-grown sandwich fillings will be even more a part of everyday life. Likewise, as families live further apart, there will be a greater need for technology, such as video-conferencing, to go beyond the boardroom and connect family and friends around the world."

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