I had the pleasure of experiencing glamping with a few friends and Glamping Unplugged in Boone, NC last month. As a first-time camper, I must admit I was a little nervous to be disconnected from the conveniences I’m accustomed to like electricity and Wi-Fi. Despite my fears I’m so glad I stepped out of my comfort zone, because it was so worth it! I was able to unplug and recharge while immersed in the serenity of nature. With that being said, I want to share a few points I think helped make the best of my glamping experience.
Glamping Checklist:
- The first thing you need for a good glamping trip is great people to spend time with. I think this goes for most trips, but the travel crew is important. I was lucky to be able to glamp with an amazing small group of female content creators who made the trip fun! I think this experience would be great for families with kids too! Together we made our way up the windy mountain side to reach an eco-friendly dome which overlooked a stream.
- As a first-time camper, I think an open mind to the fact that glamping is still camping is a must! Glamping is the luxury version of camping of course, but it’s still camping. I think my favorite part was getting to connect with friends and being surrounded by the healing quietness of nature. I remember waking up early and sitting outside on the deck and letting the solitude soak in. As a busy wife and mom, it was a restorative retreat from my typical schedule of duties.
- Just like meal planning at home, I think planning your meals in advance is a must! We chose to grab food from downtown Boone, but our dome came equipped with a grill and a chimenea. Next time I want to grill some teriyaki kabobs and pack smore kits!
- Lastly, I wanted to include a checklist that I found helpful:
- Water
- Flashlights
- Towelettes (The Honey Pot Company products really came through, every product I’ve used gets a 5-star rating from me!)
- Toilet paper (this was provided, but 2020 taught us that there’s no such thing as too much toilet tissue lol)
- Snacks and food to cook if not planning to eat out
- Extra sheets, comforters, and blankets depending on the season (this was provided but I found that having my own blanket helped me feel more comfy and warm)
- Extra layers during colder months like thick socks
- Extra firewood, fire starters, and matches (these were both provided, but bring extra to be on the safe side during Winter months to stay warm)
- Battery powered hand-held fans during hot Summer months depending on your tolerance for heat
- First Aid kit (this was provided, but I brought an extra just in case)
- Non-essentials like a good book and journaling supplies
In conclusion, if you’re a first time camper who wants to dip their toe in the camping pool, I think glamping may be a good fit!
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