Apple picking is my favorite fall field trip. These are the pieces I pack, layers that work for cool mornings, boots for the orchard rows, baskets for all the apples, and everything for cider donuts at home after.
Orchard rows are dusty and uneven, these handle it and still look cute.
Universal Thread Chelsea Boots
Same boots as patch day, apples plus mud equals these.
Cat & Jack Rain Boots: Waterproof Sizes for Kids
A real basket makes it feel official, and it carries a lot of apples.
Vintiquewise Small Apple Picking Basket
For the apples that do not fit the picking basket, and pretty on the counter after.
Garden Harvest Baskets | Ergonomic & Durable for Gathering
Flannel is the orchard uniform, layer it over a tee for cool mornings.
Men's Flannel Shirts | Goodfellow & Co
Matching flannel again, because orchard photos are the best photos.
Cat & Jack Flannel Shirts: Boys' & Girls' Styles
The star of cider donut night, mini donuts in minutes with almost no cleanup.
Dash MultiMaker® Treat Maker System
Just add cider and eggs, the shortcut to donut night.
Rabbit Creek Apple Cider Donuts Mix
Cold cider at the orchard and warm cider at home, both count.
Sparkling Apple Cider | Martinelli's Variety of Sizes
For snacking and baking, slices apples in one push.
Apple Slicer & Corer, 8-Slice, Stainless Steel
The little jar that makes every apple dessert taste like fall.
Apple Pie Spice | Cinnamon & Special Blends
Warm caramel, cold apple slices, the easiest orchard dessert.
Caramel Apple Dip | Good & Gather
For the picnic blanket moment, or the couch after apple picking.
Threshold Plaid Throw Blankets - Cozy & Versatile
Orchard photos are too good not to print on the spot.
Fujifilm Instax Mini Instant Cameras | Colors & Bundles
For wrapping up leftover pie and keeping apples fresh longer.
