Before we get into how to turn a camping experience into a “glamping” experience, let’s break it down. What’s glamping and why would you want to give it a try? The word glamping is a combination of the words “glamorous” and “camping”, and describes a style of camping with more lavish amenities not usually associated with traditional camping.
Camping veterans proud of roughing it may scoff at the idea of luxurious camping, but it has its place. For example, it’s a great way to introduce a newcomer to camping. It could also serve as a comprise for couples where one feels the call of the wild and the other feels the call of the spa. No matter your reason, below we’ve listed a 5 step guide to go from camp to glamp.
Upgrade the Tent
Your living quarters should be the main focus when glamping things up. This will be your home away from home and you want it to be cozy and welcoming. We recommend an over-sized tent with high ceilings. This Core 9-person tent is great because it also uses “easy up” technology for 60 second setup time. Your glamping, so you don’t want to have to crouch-over when making your way around. Bring a thin low pile rug for the ground and folding side tables to use as night stands. Create ambiance by placing battery powered candles on the night stands and around the space. We also recommend a double height air mattress to keep things comfortable.
Outstanding Outdoor Living Area
Avoid the possibility of bugs pestering you during your luxury camping. Invest in a quality pop-up canopy with mosquito netting and use it to create the ultimate outdoor living space. Set it over a picnic table or folding table and upgrade the look with a disposable tablecloth. Stream solar powered lights around the canopy perimeter for evenings meals.
Up Your Beverage Game
Ditch the 6 pack of ice beer for something more sophisticated. Using a carbonated dispenser like the uKeg will allow you to serve ice-cold craft beers and cocktails in style outdoors.
Entertainment Overload
When glamping you also want to upgrade the fun! Get the party rocking with this rugged, water resistant Bose Bluetooth speaker. Just be mindful of quiet hours and keep the music at volumes courteous to any neighbors.
Music alone isn’t enough – bring on the games! Bring your family favorite card and board games to play into the evenings. Keep the fun going even after the sun goes down with this corn hole set equipped with LED lighting.
Over-the-top S’mores
Glamorize this fireside classic by giving it a sophisticated twist. Swap the basic milk chocolate for something like an artisan salted dark chocolate bar. Stop along your way to the campsite and get local chocolates whenever you can. Similarly, you can upgrade the graham cracker to something like a sugar or chocolate chip cookie. If the season is right – support your local Girl Scout troop and use Girl Scout Cookies https://www.girlscouts.org/en/cookies/all-about-cookies/Meet-the-Cookies.html (we recommend their Trefoils or Samoas for s’mores). If you want to go all-out, you can even find recipes online for homemade marshmallows. Find a great recipe here: https://www.theflavorbender.com/how-to-make-marshmallows-tips-and-tricks-for-homemade-marshmallows/
That’s a wrap. With those tips we hope you can get your glamp on. Even if you’re the more rugged type – use some of these tips to ease someone into your outdoor lifestyle!
