Comfortable camping... Is this true?!

[EdPhelan]

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to get your opinion on this... This topic is all inspired because of this blog post I read during looking at holidays..

http://www.dolphinholidays.co.uk/glamping-in-cornwall/

It's about Glamping? No I have not spelt it wrong its actually called GLAMPING aha!

So the idea is to create a more comfortable camping experience.. At first I wasn't really buying it the idea of a 'comfortable camp' seems to take the fun away from camping with all this technology and perks. But it does also maybe to remove back ache too. So i am considering it. ;-)

But what do you guys think? Interested to see your views on this subject. Has anyone ever done these techniques before?

 

[Squidders]

I have to say, if anyone is camping and is uncomfortable, they are doing it wrong.

That said, when I camp with my family we like some luxury. We generally take huge thermarests and a cool box for drinks etc. what is now called glamping, is not new - people have been doing it for years while on safari in africa in huge tents and lots of furnishings.

 

[bilmo-p5]

I have to say, if anyone is camping and is uncomfortable, they are doing it wrong.

+1 to that.

 

[Macaroon]

+1 to that.

Another plus 1 to that.

 

[Goatboy]

Yup you just need to look at old campaign or safari furniture to see just what folk used to take.

I used to do both ends of the spectrum, uber minimal and going comfy. These days after having a few bits of me replaced I do like my big Tipi and woodburner stove.

 

[Tengu]

I wont do it if its not comfortable.

 

[Robbi]

Comfortable ?....oh yes

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123352

 

[petrochemicals]

Yup you just need to look at old campaign or safari furniture to see just what folk used to take.

I used to do both ends of the spectrum, uber minimal and going comfy. These days after having a few bits of me replaced I do like my big Tipi and woodburner stove.

Yup camp beds tables chairs, only one thing wrong with it is it takes an age to set up, you need a trailer to carry everything in and a host of servants to do everything, and that's where the trailer tent comes in. These too can be a bit much if you are going for 4 days. After many years my ma and pa eventually settled on this
http://www.camp-let.com/en/
Sets up in 30 minutes and breaks in 30, and you can still have the hiss of the lantern and the tap tap tap of the rain.

 

[sunndog]

Yup you just need to look at old campaign or safari furniture to see just what folk used to take.

I used to do both ends of the spectrum, uber minimal and going comfy. These days after having a few bits of me replaced I do like my big Tipi and woodburner stove.

I think thats an old pic of cameron's overnighter kit

 

[crosslandkelly]

Call that a trailer? This is a trailer.

[video]http://videosift.com/video/Super-Trick-Off-Road-Camper-Trailer[/video]

 

[Angry Pirate]

Another plus 1 to that.

And another! (What are we on, +4?)
Though as my arthritis gets worse, it's getting less comfy no matter what I use.

 

[petrochemicals]

Call that a trailer? This is a trailer.

[video]http://videosift.com/video/Super-Trick-Off-Road-Camper-Trailer[/video]

Honestly, I call that an aussie trailer, somewhere where 20degrees is cold,rain is what the queen does and wind has something to do with babies! Nice concept with the offroad capability.

 

[bilmo-p5]

Back in the day, Mrs B. & I used to pitch up in a couple of Icelandics end-to-end. Palatial accomodation.

 

[crosslandkelly]

somewhere where 20degrees is cold,rain is what the queen does and wind has something to do with babies!

Know Australia well then.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-03/several-kangaroos-brave-a-cold-frosty-morning/5788662
http://www.weather.com/news/weather/video/a-foot-of-rain-in-3-hours-deadly-flooding-in-australia
http://www.theguardian.com/australi...heavy-rain-batter-new-south-wales-in-pictures

 

[baggins]

back to the OP. we go camping pretty regularly. we have a tentipi varrie 9, reindeer skins on the floor, camp beds, a table, a couple of chairs, solar charging (power monkey extreme) and are just waiting to get a frontier stove. glamping??? nah, just comfortable camping.
if we're going on a 2 or 3 day hike, way too much stuff, but with a car to carry it, and using it as a base camp, it is a warm and comfortable way of getting outdoors.
was looking at one of those 'proper' glamping sites on Skye last weekend and to be honest, not much of a better set up than we use barr the fact they charge £70 a night for a tent on a concrete pad and an electric hookup.
you don't need to buy fancy kit, just a tent you are comfortable in and go from there.

 

[rg598]

It's not my thing. There is nothing wrong with it, but it just misses the point for me.

For all of the people who are saying that "if you're camping and you are uncomfortable, you are doing it wrong", I assume they are joking, but in case they are not, I strongly disagree. If they want to be comfortable, that's fine, but there is a whole big world of camping out there beyond that.

 

[bilmo-p5]

If they want to be comfortable, that's fine, but there is a whole big world of camping out there beyond that.

So, when does your discomfort become untenable, Ross?

 

[Squidders]

For all of the people who are saying that "if you're camping and you are uncomfortable, you are doing it wrong", I assume they are joking, but in case they are not, I strongly disagree. If they want to be comfortable, that's fine, but there is a whole big world of camping out there beyond that.

Absolutely not kidding... If someone goes out to be uncomfortable I would suggest there is a screw not fully tightened somewhere.

Given that comfort can be attained with a foam mat (or layer of boughs), cheap sleeping bag (or blankets) and a tarp (or natural shelter) for some, what is beyond that? Just laying in a puddle for the night? Who goes out trying to achieve discomfort?

 

[petrochemicals]

if we're going on a 2 or 3 day hike, way too much stuff, but with a car to carry it, and using it as a base camp, it is a warm and comfortable way of getting outdoors.

I think everything when going for extended periods used transport of some description, horses lamas carts sledges now cars. The transport I use are buses to the nearest food place that has had all the food transported there!

Know Australia well then. :lmao]

Oh ok then

 

[sunndog]

Comfort is a very relative thing though. Recently a mate was taking the mick out of my lavvo because it doesn't have a "proper floor" and he could "see the outside" through a gap at the bottom

So to him its not a proper tent unless its got a bathtub ground sheet and can seal it right up to suffocating levels
i also showed him a hammock and tarp set up......he said he could sleep in the hammock as long as it was very warm with no wind and rain.......because "theres no way that tarp will keep the rain out".....this was while laughing and looking at me like i'm an idiot.....a look that said "i wish you were able to get some decent camping gear"

So yeah, all very relative