#TeamCamp vs. #TeamGlamp: A Guide to 21st Century Camping, Part Two

And we’re back with “#TeamCamp vs. #TeamGlamp: A Guide to 21st Century Camping!” Let’s dive right in.

3. Finding “Relief”

Camping

Campers will use porta potties or local bathrooms that just have “toilets,” but they are simply a porcelain thrown with a gaping hole in the ground.  Whenever I have used one of these, I think, “I hope a monster doesn’t come out of the depths and eat me!”  For the brave and daring, campers will use the “Camper’s Squat” by using a secluded area of nature to relieve themselves.  Bravo, campers.

Glamping

Glampers want anything but the monsters in the holes in the ground.  They want to use a bathroom that is no different than their ones at home--clean and flushable.

4. Sleeping Arrangements

Camping

Campers will, at most, sleep on a cot in their tent.  Usually, they will use the traditional sleeping bag.  Whether it is a light sleeping bag for hot summer nights or a durable, padded sleeping bag for cold winter nights.

Glamping

Glampers love using traditional sleeping ware, such as beds, blow up beds, or the like.  They want to remain comfortable and not toss and turn all night on the ground like campers.

5. Getting Grub & Staying Safe

Camping

Campers love the open fire.  They love portable grills/stoves.  They love the grills that some campgrounds have already installed for campers.  These are simple metal structures, not electric/gas cookers.  Campers prepare food ahead of time, usually, and warm it up once they are at camp if need be.  Food has to then be packed away in cars; the camp needs to be sweeped for leftover food products that fell on the ground.  This is because there may be unwanted animal life to visit the camp.  No one wants to wake up to Mr. Bear barging into camp and eating all the food and trash!

Glamping

Glampers love stoves, ovens, and electric/gas grills.  They want ease of use, tasty food, refrigeration, and freezers to keep food fresh.  They do not need to worry about wildlife getting into their food or trash, because they can easily lock it away in their cabins, RVs, yurts, etc.

With the rise of glamping, campers are ever challenged to reconsider their ways of camping.  “Do I want to continue to rough it when I camp? What commodities could I use without giving into this new trend?” campers might say.  Those with a propensity towards glamping might be elated at the idea of “camping” now.  They see all the luxuries they can experience, while also diving into beautiful scenery, adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities, and people.  What is your preference? Are you #TeamGlamp or #TeamCamp? Tweet me @juliasotnykova to continue the conversation!

#TeamCamp vs. #TeamGlamp: A Guide to 21st Century Camping, Part One

Camping is one of the world’s greatest pastimes.  People from all over the world camp on a regular basis.  Some even live in camp-like dwellings full-time.  Others prefer the finer things in life and do not want to give up luxuries, while experiencing the great outdoors.  Financial burden around the world was tense in the early 2000’s, and the need for a luxurious holiday was born.  This is where “glamping” comes into play.  Glamping, “is a portmanteau (a word that is a combination of two or more words) and blends glamorous and camping.”  Glamping is also known as, “boutique camping, luxury camping, posh camping or comfy camping.”  There are numerous differences between camping and glamping; so, here are some basic differences, to name a few.

1. Setting Up Shop

Camping

Camping enthusiasts would say that one should set up a tent with minor accommodations inside, such as a sleeping bag, fan, lamp, and a duffle bag of clothing.  This camp should be far away from civilization and surrounded by glorious nature.  One could yell and not be heard.  It disconnects you from reality, technology, and, for the most part, electricity.  This is the beauty of camping.

Glamping

Glamping enthusiasts love the idea of being closer to nature, but they don’t want to let go of their daily commodities, such as technology, easy access to local businesses, beds, a dwelling structure to sleep in (such as RVs, cabins, and yurts), easy access to neighboring glampers/campers, and utilities.

2. Shower Time

Camping

Campers have a variety of different ways they tackle showering, while roughing it.  Some use portable showers, such as the ones below.  Others give up showering altogether, proving they are the burliest of the burly.

Leapair Pop-Up Shower Tent

This 10-second-set-up tent can be used for installing a shower or toilet inside of it.  If a camper wants to change in private, he/she can do so in here, as well.  The tent is more of a shell that you can put various utility items in.


Solar Shower Bag, RISEPRO

Using a solar-powered shower bag is perfect for campers who want to shower but not give in to using electricity or running water.  This one in particular holds 10 gallons of water and can easily be hung from branches or inside the aforementioned shower tent.

Glamping

Showers are just steps away from glampers.  Whether that is in their RV or at their glamping ground.  Running hot or cold water is not something glampers give up easily!

Come back in two weeks for Part Two of “#TeamCamp vs. #TeamGlamp: A Guide to 21st Century Camping!”