6 useful gifts for a cottage-loving dad

Help your dad stay hydrated by getting him a water bottle he can tote anywhere. The Hydro Flask® Standard Mouth Bottle keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot for 12. It's also BPA free and comes with a lifetime guarantee. Find it at MEC, SportChek, and Amazon.ca.

This chair weighs less than five pounds, so your dad can take it on a hike, to the golf course, or to an outdoor music fest. It's also perfect for impromptu campfires and fishing at the end of the dock. Find it at MEC.

This incredibly slick multi-tool will help your dad with chores around the cottage—and out of a sticky situation on the trail. The Juice CS4 comes with 15 tools, including a corkscrew for any wine-related emergencies. Find it at Sail and MEC.

Feast By Firelight: Simple Recipes for Camping, Cabins, and the Great Outdoors is the perfect cookbook for a dad who loves roasting things over an open fire. Find it at Indigo.

Keep pops cosy by giving him the gift of a super soft, Canada-themed sweatshirt. Not only will you be supporting a good cause, you'll also get to celebrate some of the nation's greatest treasures with your dad. Find it at the Parks Canada Shop.

Now your dad can take a couch with him wherever he goes. All you have to do to assemble this ingenious inflatable couch is catch air in it and wrap it up. Voila, you now have a comfortable place to sit—and it takes up minimal room in your pack. It's perfect for the beach, camping, and anywhere else you need an instant couch in the great outdoors. Find one near you here.