Is there anything more decadent than sitting out in the fresh air, with the sun on your face and a drink in your hand? Friends, that's living the good life. We sincerely hope you make it out onto a boat, a beach or some other fantastic spot for imbibing in the outdoors. But there's also your own outdoor space that you've no doubt been fantasizing about utilizing since last summer. Whether it's the quiet bounties of suburban life in an ample and grassy backyard, or shoulder-to-shoulder on a small balcony overlooking the city, start stocking up on any and all of the essentials needed to enjoy your alcohol al fresco. Because, really, it just tastes better outside, right?
The Kit
Rambler Cooler Backpack
Rambler Cooler Backpack
Outside, it's a handsome water-resistant backpack with a bottle-opener zipper tag. Inside, it holds up to 20 12-ounce cans or 17.5 liters of any food or drink. This is the easiest cooler to carry, period.
$80 by Barebones Living
$80 by Barebones Living
Black Chrome Growler Keg
Black Chrome Growler Keg
Holds up to 10 beers and keeps them cold and fresh. The dispenser tap carbonates your beer perfectly as you pour.
$250 / $188.98 by GrowlerWerks
$250 / $188.98 by GrowlerWerks
Tarpon "Beverage Entry Tool"
Tarpon "Beverage Entry Tool"
With a twist-off wrench, church key and can tab opener, this durable tool lives up to its impressive name.
$9.99 by Yeti
$9.99 by Yeti
Stainless Still Shot Set
Stainless Still Shot Set
Pack away a quick toast with this flask and set of durable shot glasses. The set also come with a handy carrying case that can be clipped onto any backpack.
$35 / $21.99 by Stanley
$35 / $21.99 by Stanley
Pop Acrylic Glasses
Pop Acrylic Glasses
Sturdy, shatter-proof glasses that work as well for a beer as they do for cocktails and a generous pour of wine.
$3.95 / $3.16 by Crate & Barrel
$3.95 / $3.16 by Crate & Barrel
Insulated Stainless Steel Tumbler and Leak-Proof Shaker Lid
Insulated Stainless Steel Tumbler
and Leak-Proof Shaker Lid
This clever lid attachment turns an insulated tumbler into a margarita or martini mixing machine.
Insulated stainless steel tumbler, $29.99 and leak-proof shaker lid, $19.99 by Otterbox
Insulated stainless steel tumbler, $29.99 and leak-proof shaker lid, $19.99 by Otterbox
Insulated Wine Bottle
Insulated Wine Bottle
Never drink sub-chilled rosé again. This is able to hold a full bottle of wine without any leaks or condensation and keep it cold for 24 hours.
$45 / $33.75 by Hydro Flask
$45 / $33.75 by Hydro Flask
Cocktail Tote
Cocktail Tote
This American-made kit features all the necessary tools to whip up cocktails in a custom canvas and leather bag.
$160 by W&P Design
$160 by W&P Design
Brown-Bagging It
Contrary to popular lore, that thin brown bag around your store-bought liquor is not in any way a shield from criminal charges when you drink in public, according to Brett Snider, Esq.