FOR HAPPY CAMPERS

Rustic-chic gear embodies Canadian blend of form and function

As summer languidly unravels, parcelled out in long weekends and highly anticipated time off, many of us will be heading to campsites, eager to pitch a tent, cook over an open fire and sleep surrounded by the mysterious sounds of the wilderness.

The rest of us will enjoy the idea of camping from the comfort of our cosy, bear-proof homes.

But whichever, er, camp you fall into, you can still enjoy the rusticchic accoutrements of the camping lifestyle.

SIT BACK, RELAX Whether you’re lounging round the campfire or hanging out on your back deck, the traditional stripes of this Hudson’s Bay folding beach chair make it a comfy classic. HUDSON’S BAY | $100

GREAT GRILL Sure, cooking over a campfire is fun, but it’s not always convenient (or, during forest fire season, legal). For those times, you need a handy portable gas grill, like the Tera Gear AMI barbecue from Superstore. REAL CANADIAN SUPERSTORE | $59

BAG IT Instead of all those plastic bins and bags to corral your gear, why not go for a more organic look? Keep everything stylishly (and handily) organized with this funky, handmade burlap camping bag by Calgary’s BoiiBySymone. ETSY | $36.50

GORGEOUS ‘GLASSWARE’ Just because you’re drinking out of plastic cups doesn’t mean they can’t be beautiful. Marioluca Giusti’s “Milly” tumblers look like crystal. ATKINSON’S OF VANCOUVER | $44

STAY COOL One downside of camping is the lack of refrigeration to keep our rosé chilled. Solve that problem with the Corkcicle tumbler. With its frozen insert, it’s handy for hikes, canoe trips and days at the beach. INDIGO | $38