A folding picnic table in a weatherproof aluminum, plastic, or wooden material is a great addition in a garden or on a camping adventure. A lightweight, portable table of this design is simple and quick to set-up.

Octagon, round, hexagon or rectangle are all styles of picnic tables, all to offer great functionality in a backyard, deck area, or a swimming pool area in need of a seating area. These seats are available in a multitude of sizes, shapes, and configurations, with a solid wood seating arrangement offering a more rugged design, than those constructed in a heavy-duty plastic.

Some popular manufacturers of folding picnic tables include -

Lifetime manufactures a series of popular 2 - 8 person fold up picnic table units. A starter model includes a compact top-surface of 20-inch W x 30-inch L, with variable height settings, and great for small parties. To a 6' folding table with generous space for up to 8 adults. These foldable picnic tables offer stable and solid support once all legs are snapped into position.

The Picnic Plus wooden table with umbrella, comes constructed in a durable hardwood, with aluminum frame, for a strong, yet lightweight design. A folding picnic table of this nature offers seating for 4 adults in comfort, and once collapsed down, folds into a small package with carry handle for ease in portability. If, however, left in its erect position, the table can be covered with a included protective sheet. This table retails in the region of $85.99 - $129.99.

A plastic folding picnic table, in a heavy-duty material, is also a common choice, although these might not be up to seating full grown adults, and often more suited to children.

A simple DIY project to take on includes a series of easy-to-build outdoor tables. Locating a quality set of folding picnic table plans in a choice of designs, sizes, and configurations is achievable with a quick search online. Most plans, patterns, or illustrations can be adaptable to match a particular need, such as number of guest to accept or to fit within available space in a backyard.

If camping in the wilderness, or traveling on a watercraft, travel trailer, or full-sized recreational vehicle, a lightweight aluminum or plastic table offers ease in transportability in view of its ability to collapse down to a small package.