Your List of Glamping Essentials to Amp up Your Camping

What are the essential things to bring when you plan on glamping? Certain things are a no-brainer. Others…not so much! We’ve prepared a list of sophisticated add-ons to amp up your experience if you are a glamper at heart.

Check out our Camping Guide to learn even more tips and advice on this activity, which is just as enjoyable to do with others or alone in the four corners of the country.

What is glamping?

Glamping, which is a word formed by the contraction of the words “glamour” and “camping” is a type of camping that involves more luxurious accomodation and items than those one would instinctively bring along on a camping trip. Glamping can suit any person who is looking to enjoy the beauty of nature without giving up the luxuries of life. In other words, the people who’ve said, “Camping’s just not for me!”

How to amp up your camping experience

Before going glamping, check out our list of essential camp kitchen supplies as well as gear that you should bring with you on any camping trip.

On our end, we’ve put together a list of fun items to have if you’re ready for a more glamorous camping experience.

Of course, the level of glam will often be determined by the length of your stay and the storage space you’ll have available. At this point, I’d like to admit that I do, in fact, camp with my espresso machine for trips of over a week. Every morning, I’m thankful for this little luxury (and our neighbours thank us as well!) They like it when we offer them one and have a little chat!

The perfect gear for glamping

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Mixology

Cocktail mixer
Ice cube tongs
Manual coffee grinder
Tonic and bitters
Unbreakable wine glasses
Insulated cocktail glasses
Serving platters
Bottle opener
Champagne cork – because you’ve got to celebrate the opening of camping season!

Nomadic gastronomy

Exterior foldable tables
quality charcoal
Unique coffee machine
Meat thermometer
Cast iron casserole
Enamel tableware
BBQ tool holder
Tablecloth
Campfire popcorn machine
Small cast iron casseroles for appetizers or tapas
Metal skewers
Electric pressure cooker
Frother

Decor and ambiance

Solar-powered light garland. Psst…I love this brand for these – Luci
Candles
Outdoor rug
Inflatable cushions for a comfy bottom at the picnic table

Activities

Small hiking cooler
Games: dominos, chess, checkers, etc.
Projector and white sheet for movie nights
Mason jars for fireflies…or to make desserts!

Comfort

Hammock and accessories
Wool blanket
Dog hammock
Thermacell-type mosquito-repellent product
Scented room spray for your tent or RV
Insulated socks

Shop other items that are perfect for glamping right here.

Article written in collaboration with Manon Lapierre, Founder of La petite Bette Blog