What Should You Take Glamping? The Complete Glamping Checklist

Knowing what to take glamping can be tricky and ensuring you don’t forget anything can be difficult when you’ve got so many things to remember and organise before your trip. 

To get you glamping ready, our experts at Boutique Camping have created this extensive glamping checklist which covers everything from the essentials to eccentric additions to really make your experience unforgettable. 

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Essential Toiletries

Whether you’re living large at a festival or relaxing in the wilderness over the weekend, you always want to ensure you bring all your essentials toiletries and hygiene products so you’re as clean and fresh as possible throughout your trip.

These are the items you can expect to bring on any sort of camping trip:

• Toothbrush, and toothpaste
• Body soap and shampoo
• Hairbrush, hair ties, clips and hair spray
• Suncream
• Hand wash and sanitiser
• Face wash and moisturiser
• Make-up remover/ wipes
• Deodorant
• Cooling spray
• Toilet roll 
• Tampons or sanitary pads - Check out this blog for more information.
• Contact lenses (if you wear them) 
• Any medication/prescriptions, painkillers hayfever tablets etc
• Razor and shaving foam
• Makeup and a mirror
• Perfume or fragrances
• Wet wipes/ baby wipes
• Towels 
• Body glitter and body paint for festivals or raves
• Arts and crafts supplies
• Binoculars for birdwatching
• Telescope for star gazing

Essential Clothing 

• Walking boots and wellies
• Trainers or canvas shoes
• Indoor shoes or slippers
• Undergarments (socks, pants etc)
• Short and long sleeve tops
• Trousers and leggings
• Sleeping clothes or pyjamas
• Umbrella 
• Hat, gloves and scarf
• Swimwear
• Raincoat
• Emergency disposable poncho
• Festival outfits, dresses or formal wear (depending on the occasion)
• Watch and any jewellery 
• Prescription glasses
• Sunglasses
• Clothesline - if you’re washing clothes whilst away or get wet on your adventures 

It’s also great to have a separate plastic bag or washing bag for any dirty clothes worn on your trip.

Essential Sleeping Gear

• Sleeping bag or duvet
• Inflatable mattress
• Mattress sheet/ cover
• Bedding
• Camping mat
• Thermal blankets
• Pillows 
• Hot water bottle
• Inflatable mattress pump
• Thermal sleeping clothes
• Hammock

Essential Kitchen and Pantry items

• Kettle or boiling pot
• Waste bags
• Washing up liquid and sponges
• Portable stove and heat protection mat
• Lighter, mattress and fire starters
• Tinned foods
• Cutlery and plates
• Cooking set (pots, saucepans, frying pans)
• Antibacterial wipes and kitchen roll
• Tea towels
• Crisps, biscuits and any other snacks
• Plenty of clean water and refillable water bottles
• Bread, pasta, rice and any other dried foods
• Herbs and spices
• Premade sauces
• Hydration packets/ sachets
• Vitamins
• Breakfast bars
• Popcorn
• Butter
• Bottle opener
• Coffee, sugar, tea 
• Mugs or travel flasks
• Marshmallows
• Cooking oil
• Alcohol and mixers (please drink responsibly)
• Packed lunches and premade meals
• Fire pit
• Picnic basket
• Cooler
• Foldable table and chairs
• Food bags and foil
• Pet food - if you’re bringing your dog along for the journey

Essential Glamping Entertainment

• Playing cards
• Portable speaker
• Power bank/ portable charger
• Book/ magazines or kindle
• Toys for any children
• Board games
• Headphones or earphones
• Mobile phone
• Portable games consoles 
• Football, rugby ball, frisbee etc
• Bicycles 

Essential Miscellaneous Items

• A wheeled trolly - for transporting goods to and from your tent
• Swiss army knife
• Torch
• Compass
• Maps or navigation system
• Lantern
• Bug spray/ insect repellant
• Bell tent - you can’t camp without it!
• Rubber mallet, pegs and guy ropes
• Electronics chargers
• Duffel bag or hiking backpack
• Logs for fires (if not included or can’t be foraged) 
• First aid kit
• Handheld fan
• Credit/debit cards, and cash
• Bumbag - for storing all your valuables close to you
• ID - if you’re at a festival and want to drink or need ticket verification
• Washing detergent or tent cleaner - for any clothes or cloth stains
• Sick bags (someone is bound to need them if you’re out partying) 

The Luxury Glamping Add-ons 

These are the most eccentric items that can make a glamping trip a sensational experience, transforming your bell tent into a home away from home, the perfect place for a party or a relaxing holiday home. 

• Karaoke machine
• Dance mat
• TV
• Laptop
• Disco ball
• Battery pack
• Games consoles
• Fairy lights, bunting and decorations
• Chocolate fountain
• Coffee machine
• Weighted/heated blanket
• Your whole bed (frame and all) - We’ve all seen the iconic images from Glastonbury!
• Portable fireplace
• Stools
• Mini sofa
• Dining table and chairs
• Bean bag chairs
• Inflatable chairs or sofa
• Bathtub
• Portable shower
• Inflatable swimming pool
• Rug
• Gas stove
• Mini fridge
• Portable toilet and shower
• Easel 
• Water heater
• Solar energy panels
• Air conditioning or fan
• Popcorn maker
• Pet beds
• Dressing gown
• Projector
• A chandelier (yes really)
• Power bank or generator
• DJ decks 
• Pizza oven and pizza shovel 
• Guitar or instruments
• A hot tub
• Wood burning stove
• Picnic bench
• Hair straighteners and hairdryer
• Clothes steamer
• Solar panels

How to know what to take glamping 

Knowing what to take glamping relies on the type of trip you’re going on and what is included (if anything) by any organisers. If you’re glamping at a festival with a pre-pitched bell tent you usually won’t have to bring anything like bedding or furniture but you will still need your own toiletries, clothing, food and personal items.

If you’re pitching your own tent for a weekend away then you’ll need to bring everything you’ll need to survive away from home from clothes to cooking supplies. 

Be glamping ready with Boutique Camping

At Boutique Camping we have a selection of glamping equipment from brilliant bell tents to stoves, rugs and everything in between to make your trip an extra luxurious experience.

If you’re not sure what kinds of equipment you’ll need for your glamping trip, get in touch with our experts and we’ll be able to select the right products for you from our extensive range.