GO CAMP OR GO HOME

As we head into the long weekend, many of us will escape to camping sites, eager to pitch a tent and sleep surrounded by the 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 these rustic-chic accoutrements, Joanne Sasvari writes:

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 Boii by Symone. Etsy | $36.50 | etsy.com

GORGEOUS GLASSWARE

Just because you’re drinking out of plastic cups doesn’t mean they can’t be beautiful plastic cups. Marioluca Giusti’s Milly tumblers look like crystal, but are actually sturdy acrylic. Atkinson’s of Vancouver | $44 | atkinsonsofvancouver.com

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 | thebay.com

STAY COOL

One of the downsides of camping is the lack of refrigeration to keep our wine chilled. Solve that problem with the Corkcicle tumbler. With its frozen insert, it’s handy for hikes, canoe trips and days at the beach, too. Indigo | $38 | chapters.indigo.ca

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 | realcanadiansuperstore.ca