A Guide to Glamping: How to Convert Even the Biggest Camping Sceptics

24th February, 2022

Wanting to enjoy the great outdoors, but your friends aren’t too keen on being away from the comfort of their own homes? The perfect balance exists! Introducing “Glamping”, or “glamorous camping”, which allows you to enjoy the luxuries of everyday life while also embracing the joys of being in nature.

As with all endeavours, glamping requires careful planning. Here’s how you can have a fun-filled glamping trip without the rough parts of camping.

The glamping tent

A typical fast tent is designed to be easy to set up, and easy to take down, with its lighter weight making it more portable for long trips. In contrast, glamping tents offer comfort and style above all else. Other glamping accommodation options are yurts, tipis, treehouses and glamping pods, which are more permanent structures built specifically for glamping holidays. Depending on the level of luxury you prefer, the accommodation you choose may include a variety of amenities, from actual beds to air conditioning!

Here at Explore Planet Earth, we offer the Bellbird glamping tent. Designed for luxurious comfort while also being easy to pitch, pack away and carry, this glamping tent is the perfect partner for your DIY glamping trip! Made with 300 Denier fabric, it is not only relatively lightweight and flexible but is also heat absorbent during the day, allowing for warmer nights.

Choose the right campsite

Do your research to ensure that your chosen campsite is not only safe, but offers the best of nature that you wouldn’t get to experience if you were staying in a hotel or resort. There should be enough space so you can completely immerse yourself in nature, but it should also provide you with ample protection from the elements.

Bring what’s important

Each of us has a different idea of what’s important for our comfort level. That applies to glamping too! Define the level you’re comfortable with, and see which gear you can do without during the trip. This also depends on the kind of amenities available on the campsite you choose, so don’t forget to check.

For a basic DIY glamping trip, (aside from the glamping tent) you’ll need camping chairs, blankets, pillows and outdoor cooking equipment, along with your essentials.

 

Make camping easier with lightweight hiking tents and the best hiking gear in Australia from Explore Planet Earth!

Explore Planet Earth is a trusted source of high-quality camping gear and outdoor equipment suited for any adventure. Strap down with our durable backpacking tent to keep you cosy and comfortable at night. Keep your stuff stored securely in our heavy-duty bags.

With Explore Planet Earth, you can make camping and hiking more fun! Send us an enquiry here or call us on 1300 174 876 for more info today.