Camping vs Glamping

What is Camping

According to Wikipedia, camping is defined as an outdoor activity involving overnight stays away from home in a shelter, such as a tent. Typically, participants leave developed areas to spend time outdoors in more natural ones in pursuit of activities providing them enjoyment. To be regarded as “camping” a minimum of one night is spent outdoors, distinguishing it from day-tripping, picnicking, and other similarly short-term recreational activities. Camping can be enjoyed through all four seasons.

*Camping*: Our ultralight backpacking tent for three people. Stable, strong and with rainfly covering tent. Great for primitive or technical camping. However, you can’t stand up, entertain guests or change clothes easily. ☹

*Camping: Our large family camping tent. Six person space with garage and vestibule. Front half all mesh. However, with even a small chance of rain the fly must be kept on at all times.* ☹

What is Glamping

According to Wikipedia, Glamping is a portmanteau of glamorous and camping and describes a style of camping with amenities and, in some cases, resort-style services not usually associated with “traditional” camping. Glamping has become particularly popular with 21st-century tourists seeking the luxuries of hotel accommodation alongside “the escapism and adventure recreation of camping”.

In my opinion, Glamping comes in three forms: 1) Mobile, 2) Fixed Structure, and 3) Car/Family Tent Glamping.

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Mobile Glamping

RVs, Trailers, Fifth Wheelers, etc. This form of glamping is characterized as the “Turtle” because you are taking your home with you wherever you go. Mobile glamping can range from a basic teardrop with no running water trailer, to a million-dollar luxury RV.

Great for couples and small families who can afford the costs, maintenance and storage. Extremely popular with retirees who want to travel the country. Upfront costs are significant.

Fixed Structure

Permanent structure form of glamping is when and where the sleeping area or shelter is fixed or non-movable. It may include Tipis, bell tents, yurts and even tree houses. These structures are then rented by the night or weekend usually to couples who want to get away but don’t want the work of putting a campsite together.

What really sets Fixed Structure Glamping apart from Mobile or Tent Glamping is the type and level of services. Food, drinks, activities can all be provided by the glamping hosts.

Family/Car Tent Glamping

Family camping is when the campers own the tents, gear, and equipment they take it with them. What makes family glamping different from traditional camping is the type, style, and luxury of the tents, gear and equipment. In addition, car glamping is when you park close to your campsite and stay in developed areas with water and or electricity and restroom facilities. State parks are a perfect place for car glamping.

What is InTents Glamping™

InTents Glamping™ is taking car and family glamping and making it more intense It means taking every part of your family glamping experience – tents, dining, drinks, activities and comfort to the highest levels possible. Going from camping in tents to InTents Glamping™

We want to show you and your family how to experience the same level of comfort, convenience and luxury, as Mobile or Fixed glampers might enjoy – without the extremely high costs.

**InTents Glamping™ set up.** This is our newest Kampa Hayling 4 person glamping air tent. We pitched it in our backyard to test for set up, configuration and staging what to pack for our next glamping trip. Notice the huge clear windows, the three zones: Wet zone for cooking and storage, the middle Living Zone for entertainment and activities (wine tasting) and the back inner Sleeping Zone with black mesh and zippered privacy doors. This is glamping as good as RV or Fixed Structure. And once you buy the gear you own it forever for dozens of InTents Glamping™ trips! ***Pitch time – 6-8 minutes one person!***

InTents Glamping™ mission is twofold. First, to show you the best and most innovative tents, gear and equipment from the best companies around the world. Second, to give you access to the best retailers and distributors to buy the best tents and gear at the lowest prices.

For example, to buy the inflatable/air glamping tents shown on our websites and videos, go to this website for the best service and lowest prices.

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Go to this Youtube channel to see videos on turning your camping in tents to intents glamping.

STOP DON’T BUY THAT NEXT TENT OR PIECE OF GEAR

Before you even think about your next camping trip or buying a new tent, read through our website and check out all our materials so you can take your camping experience to a higher level. Then check our link to Camping World UK and AMAZON. See the InTents Glamping™ Recommend page .

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About Your Author

Kent Billingsley, is the founder and President of InTents Glamping™, LLC and an avid camper/glamper and Eagle Scout. His full-time job is leading The Revenue Growth® Company, a business growth and management consulting firm. https://revenuegrowthcompany.com/

He started InTents Glamping™ because he wants campers to have access to and experience the highest level of innovative tent camping and best gear from around the world. Because of his passion for researching, buying and testing tents and gear for all forms of camping, he has quickly become one of the top experts and influencers in America in transforming boring camping into luxury air tent glamping.

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