I’m a city gal at heart. But even I can’t resist the call of the wild… only I like to visit in style. Read on for my luxury camping essentials!:
| 1. | Silk liner | Battle chilly nights with a silk liner. You’ll be cocooned in warmth AND keep dirt out of hard-to-clean down sleeping bags. |
| 2. | Inflating mattress | Forget foam pads. These days, you’ll find lofty, self-inflating choices to rival your mattress at home. |
| 3. | Headlamp | Don’t fumble in the dark. A lightweight, hands-free headlamp can light up your entire campsite. Or just your book! |
| 4. | Coffee maker | Caffeine addicts rejoice. Brew gear includes hand-cranked bean grinders and moka pot espresso makers. |
| 5. | Portable grill | BBQ over charcoal, gas, wood and even solar-powered models and make your camp meal repertoire explode. |
| 6. | Gourmet gear | Shockproof wine glasses. Hand-powered blenders. Pizza ovens. Rethink backcountry cooking! |
| 7. | Camp shower | If you’re picturing a bucket dangling overhead, think again. Solar-heated showers make for pleasant mornings, and double for dishwashing. |
| 8. | Screen Tent | Mother Nature is great – bugs, rain, wind and searing sun less so. Pitch a big screenhouse for an airy retreat with a view. |
| 9. | Handheld GPS | Want to hike off the beaten path? Never get lost with one of these. Just don’t forget batteries! |
| 10. | Backup plan | Playing cards, board games and rough weather gear can make an afternoon fly by – but not an entire trip. If the forecast’s grim, try checking out the local scene in town! |
So will you inject a little “glamping” into your next trip? Or is “roughing it in the bush” still the true Canadian way? Share below!
