The MINI Getaway Pack might sound like the sort of thing Dick Dastardly would specify for his new Countryman, but it's a bit more up Yogi Bear's street. It's basically a glorified picnic basket.
MINI says the Getaway Pack was conceived because: 'We've all had one of those days when you're out in the car, the sun is shining, and your thoughts turn to finding a nice rural spot for an impromptu breather.'
It comprises two wooden chairs, a wooden board to convert them into a table, a pair of wellies, a jacket and a big blanket that acts as a poncho, sleeping bag, awning, picnic blanket and bed cover. There's even a t-shirt to top it off.
Conveniently, it all folds neatly into the lower compartment of the Countryman's boot. There are no prices in sterling yet, but in Euros, the whole set will cost €361. That's just over £300. The items can be bought separately.
Mark Nichol - 12 May 2010