# Outdoor Suitcase Surfaces The Wooden Picnic Table Converts into a Compact Carrier By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-picnic-table References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/suitcase-picnic-table-is-ideally-meant-for-a-family-of-four/) & [picnicatascot](http://picnicatascot.com/products.php?product_id=208) Summer may soon be coming to a close, but that doesn't mean we won't be scrambling to hold a few more [outdoor events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruck-river-camping-table) and this Wooden Picnic Table will come in handy for those occasions. Considering that everyone will probably be trying to get as much picnic/park action as possible, those permanent tables will most likely be hard to come by. The Wooden Picnic Table will provide an easy solution. Folding into a [compact suitcase-like carrier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-folding-table), you can bring your own [picnic table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moving-box-table) to feast over. How do you like them apples? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Portable Furniture:** Design furniture that can be easily transported - **Outdoor Accessories:** Create useful accessories for outdoor activities - **Space-saving Designs:** Develop products that can be compactly stored ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Design and manufacture portable furniture - **Outdoor Recreation:** Develop and market outdoor accessories for picnics and camping - **Home Storage Solutions:** Create space-saving designs for furniture and decor ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Outdoor Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-1.md) - [Tactical Camping Furniture Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pknk-lightweight.md) - [Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-outdoor-furniture.md) - [Portable Folding Barbecue Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gather-table.md) - [Rolled-Up Wooden Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofan.md) - [Communal Outdoor Cooking Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-grill-table.md) - [Portable Suitcase-Style Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuanye-folding-barbecue.md) - [Multifunctional Camping Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruck-river-camping-table.md) - [Dual-Purpose Camping Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-a.md)