3. Finding “Relief”
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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
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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
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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!
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