Top 10 Glamping tips to make camping easier and more enjoyable
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It’s camping season! I love camping. We go camping every year. So we’ve got some great camping tips to share with you to help you have the best camping trip possible this summer! So what is Glamping? Glamping is like camping but quite a bit more comfortable! You take a few more luxuries with you. And boy do I have a great list for you to turn your camping into Glamping!
It is a family tradition that began when I was a little kid. My mom and her sisters and kids all went to the mountains to camp for a full week. That has stayed a tradition to this day! My aunts still go; and as many of the posterity as can get the time off from work still all go up. It’s not a designated family reunion; just the traditional family camp. But it is the highlight of every year.
Top 10 Glamping Tips
- Plan ahead– plan the camping trip, know where you are camping, if there are any fore/animal/flood warnings for the area. How many days will you be camping for? Using our Camping list to help you know what you need to plan for.
- Make a meal plan – use as many shelf stable foods as possible to save on the cooler space. But plan food that is delicious, easy to prepare and something your entire family will enjoy.
- Make lists– keep track of what you need to purchase and what you have on hand. It will make the packing process easier.
- Use a camping checklist. There are great camping checklists available online that have everything you need to pack already outlined for you. It helps to take the stress out of camping. The last thing you want is to get up to the camp site and realize you forgot water or your PJs. Use a camping checklist to make sure you don’t forget anything.
- Be prepared– use the scout motto. Be prepared. Make sure you have first aide supplies, sun screen, bug repellant, car emergency kit incase you break down. Etc.
- Pack entertainment– we have a rule; no electronics. Family Camp is a time to enjoy nature and family. So we always bring a lot of board and card games to play. And we also plan for a few hikes and time to play in the water. So make sure you bring all the games, and supplies you need to keep your little ones entertained.
- Shelter– be it a camper or tent, make sure you have some kind of reliable shelter. It never fails, we always get at least one day of rain when we camp. Check your shelter before you leave for leaks, hole or any repairs it needs before going camping.
- Set up camp with precision.– don’t just unpack. Take a look around. Choose a good level (or as close to level as you can get) spot to set up. No one wants to sleep or cook on a slope.
- Find shade– when setting up your tent choose a spot that will often find shade. Track the sun’s position and try to find a spot that will have afternoon shade for your tent, to keep from getting too hot. Remember there is no A/C when you are camping.
- Take comfort- camping doesn’t mean completely roughing it in the woods. When you are camping you still need a good nights rest. As I get older I find it takes more to make a comfortable nights rest. I can no longer sleep on a little camping pad and be content.
For me this means an air mattress and a topper. I know this from experience. As you know, last month we moved. There were a few nights left in our old house where we were camping out. All our furniture had been hauled to the new house and we were left sleeping on air mattresses at the old house. The first night we used just the air mattress.
I didn’t sleep a wink. I would literally wake up every few minutes in a lot of pain.
The next night I found my Twin Nature’s Sleep Memory Foam topper and put it on the air mattress. I had a much better night the following night. It was extremely soft and molds perfectly to my body to help ease the firmness of the air mattress. I slept quite peacefully.
It also has a great plush washable Microfiber cover slides over the topper and your mattress to keep it in place and protect your investment. Since I had a queen air mattress at the house the cover didn’t quite fit over the air mattress too. But it will be perfect for my twin air mattress when we go camping next month!
It wasn’t as comfortable as sleeping on my Nature’s Sleep Gel Mattress, but it was definitely a huge improvement to where I was still able to get a goods night rest.
The Nature’s Sleep Memory Foam Topper pad can be used to soften a mattress that is too firm and help rejuvenate tired muscles while easing back pain. It is great for indoor mattresses, when kids have sleepovers and they need a place to sleep on the floor, or my favorite; camping!
We have a big family camp out coming up in July! A full week in the mountains. My Nature’s sleep memory foam topper is definitely coming with me! I can’t go a full week sleep deprived and in pain.
Just because you are camping, it doesn’t mean you have to give up all comforts. We go camping to relax and have fun. So make sure you pack the essentials to let you relax and have fun. For me that is proper sleeping gear and my Nature’s Sleep Memory Foam Topper for a good night’s sleep! No matter how much the Husband might make fun of me for needing frivolous accessories. I can go without all electronics and without proper showers, but don’t take away my comfortable sleeping supplies!
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What are your best camping tips?
I don’t camp. Actually I consider staying in a hotel to be camping, but those are all awesome tips and I know a lot of people will benefit from them 🙂
I don’t really camp, but if I did I would definitely take that mattress topper with me! That would make it so much more comfortable!
My husband LOVES camping, he is slowly converting me! These are great tips!
I’m definitely all about comfort when it comes to my sleep which is why RVing is the extent of my camping right now. My tip ~ don’t overpack!!
Being prepared is so important. You never know what might happen!
I’m getting to a point where it is hard on my back to have a less than supportive bed. That pad looks like a great way to make camping work for me!
These are great tips! Especially putting your tent in the shade!
I am so not a camper! My kids are not fond of outdoors either!
planning ahead is a must, I always tend to forget things, so I have to make sure I have a nice list of what is needed.
I will have to save this for our next camping trip. Thanks for sharing!
These are some great tips. I have never been camping with my family, but we want to plan a trip soon.
These are wonderful tips but I have to say taking a Nature’s Sleep is genius. Sleeping is the reason I do not like to camp. I am always exhausted after. Thanks for putting camping back on our list 🙂
Meal planning is a must, but it’s something I don’t do very well. I’m hoping that by the end of summer, I have it down so I can meal plan at home in the Fall.
Wonderful tips!!!! I remember putting a tent up in full sun… bad idea. I should have thought to put it next to shade!!
I am not a huge camper, so comfort is key! If I must go camping, bring on the memory foam!!!
My camping tips are to get a nice cabin, which will have a bathroom, bed, tv, a/c and all the other required comforts.
The checklist for packing is my most important one. Seems if I pack with out a list I forget the essential items we need.
Awesome tips! I want to take my family camping one of these days and these will definitely come in handy.
Camping doesn’t have to be bare bones misery, that’s for sure. I love the idea of adding some cushioning to the sleeping arrangements.
great tips, our family is going camping in September for the 1st time!
It’s been many years since I have been camping, but I would love to take my daughter when she is a little older. I will have to keep these great tips in mind. Thanks for sharing!
I haven’t been camping in forever and definitely needed these tips. I’ll definitely be doing it in comfort next time.
That mattress is enough motivation to get out there and camp!
I don’t really camp much anymore but this would actually make it more comfortable!
Great tips, I’ve never been camping, but I’ve thought about giving it a try.
Those are some great camping tips. i’e never been camping and want to try it.
We rough it compared to you – no electronics, no games of any kind. Of course no mattress toppers, we usually hike to where we stay so the extra weight of luxuries is a no no! The hike gives us so much time together as a family it is worth going without the other things (usually!).
thanks for the great tips. i may wait a little while to go camping because of the weather but when i do i will be sure to keep these things in mind. we love to go camping and can drive so many places to do it.
I like how you prepare for the rain. That is something so many people plan ahead that weather is something pushed aside. Thanks for the tips.
I have to admit I haven’t been camping in forever – such great tips though and I love the idea of using a topper to sleep on it looks so comfy :).
We love camping! These were great tips! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the tips! We are thinking of a road trip next summer!
Great tips for camping for sure! I’ve never been camping but one of my fear is to be rained on so will be sure to have proper shelter heheh
Camping is always so much fun. I love these tips for making it an even more enjoyable experience.
Great tips for camping though i really hate camping lol.I could use this at home it looks really comfy.
I’m with you, give me a comfy place to sleep and I’m happy. That is true EVEN if I’m camping. 🙂
What a great idea!! It’s the perfect way to have comfort when camping!
I would totally use one of these if we went camping…not that we do, but if we did 🙂
I have a family member who camps and is always complaining about the discomfort in the morning. He has a birthday coming up and this would make a perfect gift. What a great idea.
Great tips, and that form would be awesome to sleep on. Nice and comfy
Can you believe I’ve never gone camping? I need to give it a try!
These are great tips. I have never thought about putting a memory foam pad on top of my air mattress I may have to do that the next time I go to the drive in.
I’m not a fan of camping but these are great tips! I’m usually the one that has to plan everything, make lists, etc so it’s a lot like work for me.
We dont go camping very much but love some tips for when we do go. Great tips!
What a great list you made. I think a checklist is key because you don’t want to be away from home and forget something important
I don’t camp that often but my daughter does all the time. They just love it. I will share these tips with her.
I haven’t been in a very long time but, I do make sure to meal plan and pack what is necessary so that we enjoy our meals. 🙂 These are great tips and I’d totally sleep on that!
Thanks so much for your camping tips! Your Nature’s Sleep memory foam topper fit in your tent very nicely!