Today I’m sharing some tips to help you pack light for a glamping trip. If you’re a fan of glamping, but hate the idea of packing everything but the kitchen sink, this post is for you!
The tips I’m sharing in this post are based on my personal experience of glamping in the UK, so not all tips will be suitable for glamping in other countries. Keep reading to check out my easy tips to help you pack light for a glamping trip.
What is glamping?
By definition, glamping is a form of camping, which involves accommodation and facilities that are more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping. Consider it “Glamourous Camping,” if you will (which is actually where the name comes from!).
Traditionally, you need to take the majority of your camping equipment, with the exception of your tent.
You might be staying in a bell tent, glamping pod, or even a converted horse carriage – glamping accommodation comes in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Now we’ve cleared that up, let’s dive into these tips to help you pack light for glamping.
Tips to help you pack light for a glamping trip
Check the sleeping arrangements
Some glamping pods have mattresses, while others only have hard surfaces, so if space really is of a premium, opt for glamping accommodation which has mattresses included. If you can leave your camping beds, mattresses and roll mats at home, you’ll save lots of space, and be able to pack light for a glamping trip.
Is there seating in your glamping pod?
Many glamping pods now have outdoor seating or a folding table and chairs inside. If yours does, you can leave the camping chairs and folding picnic table at home.
This will free up plenty of space in the car! So whether you’re glamping in Leicestershire or Loch Ness, you’ll be able to travel there without playing Car Tetris.
What equipment is in the glamping accommodation?
Some glamping accommodation is literally like an empty shed, while other places provide basic kitchen facilities. If yours has a microwave, fridge, plug sockets and bedding, you can pack much lighter.
You’ll be able to leave your cool box, camping stove, gas, power banks and even sleeping bags at home in some instances.
Personally I don’t think it counts as glamping if you don’t need to bring a camping stove though – what do you think?
Do an online food shop
Rather than loading the car up with groceries for your glamping trip, work out where the nearest supermarket is, and arrange a grocery delivery or a click and collect order for the evening you’re set to arrive. This will mean you don’t need to carry all your food with you, so you’ll be able to pack light for a glamping trip.
Think capsule wardrobe
If you like to look good when glamping, why not consider mix and match outfits? If you’re going for three nights, you’ll need four outfits. Two tops and two bottoms which can be swapped to create four outfits will halve the clothes you need to bring.
This is only possible when you’re confident the weather is going to be kind, though. Packing for an autumn/winter staycation tends to involve more layers.
Safety first
I know we’re discussing ways to help you pack light for a glamping trip, but it’s worth remembering the essentials to help you to keep safe when on holiday. Chances are you’ll still have to walk to the bathroom from your glamping pod, so don’t forget to pack a torch, footwear that’s easy to slip on and off, and to remember to dispose of rubbish and put out any BBQ’s or campfires.
I highly recommend a head torch to save space! Trust me when I say, the last thing you want is to fall down the steps or trip over the rubbish at 3am!
Speaking of rubbish – don’t forget to pack a couple of bags to keep it all together.
Load the car the day before you leave
Car Tetris is one of the parts of camping I enjoy the least. It took me a fair bit of practice to work out the best way to load my car.
It’s worth loading the car the day before you travel, so you’ll have time to figure out what you can leave behind if you’ve over-packed. You don’t need to put all of your food in the car – the empty freezer box and whatever carrier bags of long-life products you’re taking will be fine.
If all else fails, get a roof box
Some people find it impossible to travel light. If you’re one of them, or if you’re heading glamping for more than a couple of days, a roof box could be the answer to all your problems.
They can hold up to 400 litres, depending which one you get – that’s a lot of glamping gear!
So there you have it – eight tips to help you pack light for a glamping trip. Have you got any more?
Feel free to share them in the comments below!
This guest post was written by Tina, who shares her travel adventures over at GirlsGospel.com.
