This week I’ve rounded up my top five picks to step up your outdoor adventure style and easily transition from camping to glamping.
Lotus Bud tent; available at LotusBelle.com ($950USD).
As with any design, a strong foundation sets the tone for a successful space. Applied to the great outdoors, I've never seen a better starting point for a fabulous camp site than the Lotus Bud. With an aesthetic to make any bohemian festival goer stop and stare, the tent offers a unique circular alternative to the traditional linear options. The fully waterproof cream canvas structure boasts a 9ft floor diameter, a pop up roof, and stands at 7.5ft tall when fully pitched.
Aya Shibori pillows ($69 each) and fringed wool bedspread ($250); available at Atelier St. George, 11 East 7th.
Your childhood nylon sleeping bag just won’t fit the bill for this trip - sleeping in style is an essential element of any glamping adventure and Atelier St George has got you covered. Literally. These traditionally-dyed linen pillows and 100 per cent wool blankets have nailed how to get you warm and keep you cool all at the same time.
M Light; available at Vancouver Special, 3614 Main ($350).
Forget the flashlight - the M Light brings ambient lighting to the camping level. These portable LED spotlights are battery operated, can be charged by a traditional outlet or a USB port (read: you can charge it in your car) and have a dimmer button to allow for search-light brightness or a perfect bedside reading lamp.
Woven cotton hammock; available at The Cross Decor & Design, 1198 Homer ($199).
When you’re finally able to drag yourself out of your fabulous camp abode, the search for a glam place to lounge is over. This boho-inspired woven cotton hammock perfectly coordinates with the Lotus Bud and at just over ten feet in length and nearly three feet wide, it’s the perfect place to kick back in style.
Vacances Portable Grill; available at Nordstrom, 799 Robson ($89).
Available in a variety of fashion-forward colours, the Vacances grill is a chic must-have for when hunger strikes. Designed with aluminum and steel, this portable grill can suit any menu plan as it can be used with either charcoal briquettes or smoking chips.
