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We used the plastic picnic benches with stools attached when the kids were smaller, progressed to an aluminium one thinking it would be a bit more sturdy, then bought a table and separate chairs which fold up small and are lightweight (Lafuma CNO).

Our table has a solid top and legs which are adjustable, which is useful on uneven ground. I would personally go for the sturdiest table which is quickest and easiest to put up and without gimmicks such as undertable nets etc (we tried the slat top ones and they drove us nuts!).

We have a picnic bench table for the kids and an aluminium slat top table for us.

We also got one of these

 http://www.worldofcamping.co.uk/shop/Outwell_Jamaica_Wardrobe_Large_Double_wardrobe_Larder._660879__1140

for food prep this year which is a good height and works really well.

The smallest packed size aluminium table with benches is the Coleman Pack Away. The table is a roll-up design which fits inside the benches, so the packed unit is half the size of the picnic tables that fold into the table. You could sit additional adults on stools / chairs at the ends if you want to sit 5 / 6.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Coleman-Pack-away-table-4/dp/B000YEU8HW

Definately a fair weather camper. I don't like rain. Rain + Tent = Trouble.
2011:
July: Galpton, Devon
August: Duinrell, Holland

Quote: ...(designed for using when you have gusts etc. and can't fit everyone round the table)...