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These design-savvy finds are sure to make anyone a happy camper

We all want to be one with nature, experience the joy of roasting marshmallows over a campfire and the feeling of grass beneath our feet. But let’s be honest, we’re not all built for it. Glamping, or glamorous camping, offers a magnificent way to indulge in the great outdoors without compromising on certain luxuries. So, whether you’re ditching the tent for a cabin, or simply want to incorporate a little extra comfort on your next outdoor adventure, consider our list of glamping accessories this summer.

Lightform, glamping lights
Lightform, glamping lights

$562, at LightForm.

Hipatia Outdoor Portable Table Light

Illuminate your evening strolls with the Hipatia Outdoor Portable Light. Its stainless-steel mesh shade is the perfect blend of style and durability. Both battery-operated and USB–rechargeable, this lamp ensures you won’t be left in the dark. Plus, the Hipatia lamp’s glow is fully customizable with a dimmable LED light.

KOTN, Quilt, Throw blanket
KOTN, Quilt, Throw blanket

$225, at KOTN.

KOTN Quilted Comforter

This plush comforter is warm enough to replace your sleeping bags but light enough to bring to the firepit. Its textured touch is inspired by Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy, a true blend of ancient and modern techniques. As far as glamping accessories go, this is not one to miss.

Aesop, After sun gel, glamping accessories
Aesop, After sun gel, glamping accessories

Photography Courtesy of Aesop. $55, at Aesop.

Aesop After-Sun Gel

Had a little too much fun in the sun? Aesop offers some vital skin rejuvenation with its Petitgrain Reviving Body Gel. An after-sun care blends aloe vera with refreshing and astringent botanical extracts, leaving your sun-kissed skin with a calm and cooling sensation.

glamping accessories skincare
glamping accessories skincare

Photography By Ashley Turner. Available for $24, at Anthropologie

Kinfield Golden Hour Insect Repellent

There’s nothing glamorous about mosquito bites. Fear not, for Kinfield keeps the bites away with its clean bug spray—Golden Hour. This bug spray uses a unique strain of Indonesian citronella that effectively keeps mosquitos at bay. Its citrus and vanilla blends make Golden Hour smells as good as it is effective.

Alessi, Moka maker, Coffee maker
Alessi, Moka maker, Coffee maker

Photography Courtesy of Alessi. $130, at Bergo Designs.

Alessi Red Pulcina Espresso Coffee Maker

Welcome a fresh morning outdoors with the Alessi Pulcina Espresso coffee maker. The Pulcina innovative design stops dispensing coffee before it develops a bitter aftertaste, giving you a balanced blend with each brew. Its triangular spout keeps from spilling and is reminiscent of a chick’s beak—inspiring its name.

Jacquemus, Beach towel, $369, at Rove Concepts.
Jacquemus, Beach towel, $369, at Rove Concepts.

Photography Courtesy of Four Seasons. $450, at Four Seasons.

Jacquemus Exclusive Towel

Boasting bold black and white stripes, these luxury towels are fit for the pool or one of the Great Canadian lakes this summer. Exclusively designed by the fashion house for Four Seasons, these 100% terry cloth glamping accessories maintain a sense of chic even in backcountry.

KORSNING Outdoor Rug from IKEA
KORSNING Outdoor Rug from IKEA

$25, at IKEA.

KORSNING Outdoor Rug

Transform your glamping grounds with IKEA’s KORSNING outdoor rug. Made to be both a durable and bold outdoor accessory, this rug is made with a rich green and purple flatweave that is also stain-resistant. Kick your shoes off and relax without the worry of tracking the outdoors in.

Henrie Adjustable Pillow
Henrie Adjustable Pillow

$199, at Henrie.

Henrie Adjustable Pillow

When sleeping on tent floors or dated mattresses, consider this luxury pillow to be your saving grace. The Henrie adjustable pillow will make your glamping dreams come true with its custom blend of chopped CertiPUR-US memory foam and premium kapok. The elegant plush pillow is wrapped in an organic 450-thread cotton cover that helps you sleep soundly and even makes Mother Nature happy with its use of environmentally friendly materials. A sleek dust cover makes travelling easy and keeps your resting place soft and clean.

Jericho Sling Chairs - glamping accessories
Jericho Sling Chairs - glamping accessories

$369, at Rove Concepts.

Jericho Sling Chairs

When it comes to glamping, comfort is key. Sit back and relax by the campfire in these robust and ever-so-chic Jericho Sling Chairs. Combining Bohemian-style wicker with a sturdy aluminum frame and canvas cushion, these alternatives to utilitarian outdoor seating will significantly elevate your outdoor experience.

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Okay, but it clearly is

For the first 16 years of my life, the bat cave at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)—a reconstruction of an actual cave in Jamaica—was among my favourite places in the city. The cave was decorated with cast stalactites and wax bat models, which hung from the ceiling and threw jagged shadows on the walls. A few other features imbued it with spooky verisimilitude: the drip-drip-drip sound effects, the mirrors arranged to create the illusion of infinite depth, the strobe lights strategically placed to make the shadows flutter. When I visited as a five-year-old, the bat cave scared me. When I visited as a stoned fifteen-year-old, it scared me even more. Then came the renovation.

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