When the weather gets warm and the days get long, there’s a real call to the wild in all our hearts. Still, we’re not trying to fight the bugs and wake up with a sore back. We want to lounge in the wilderness but keep our creature comforts.
Glamping is the elite form of outdoor activity, because you can do everything from make pizza to watch the stars.
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Whether you’re planning a visit to the country’s beautiful national parks or prepping for Burning Man, these glamping tents and essentials will take your vacation up a notch.
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Ultra luxury meets high-end style with this 16-foot yurt-style tent. The Lotus Belle Outback tent is a gorgeous dome-like design with a pointed tip and sweeping oval entryway that just screams “glamping fantasy.” It features fire, water and rot-resistant canvas, as well as a thoughtful seal-in-Velcro groundsheet with a "bathtub" style lip to keep unwanted creatures from crawling inside your sacred space. With a large roof and back wall ventilation, it'll keep you cool, dry and loving the outdoor life. It even includes mosquito netting, and it’s large enough to fit six twin-size beds.
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Want a front-row seat to nature’s wonder even when you’re cooling down inside the tent? The breathtaking Orion Geodesic Dome from Redwood Outdoors is the sight-seeing settlement for the adventurer in you. Nearly half the dome-structure tent is see-through, with a special bay window that will give you a perfect view of the sun and stars. The 26-foot tent is spacious enough for the whole family, or a very luxurious couple's lounge. It also comes in 20-foot dome and 21-foot tipi styles. Additional add ons include a wood stove, solar fan, cornhole set and adirondack chair, so you can get everything you need to glamp in total comfort and style all at one go.
Also from Redwood Outdoors, this closed yurt is cute and comfortable. Boasting 20 feet of lounging space, this glamping yurt features mesh windows with roll-up cloth covers to let the breeze in without admitting bugs and debris, a lockable front door made from aluminum, and high-strength construction to give your yurt years of stability. Just like it geodesic cousin, this yurt can come with extra add-ons, including a wood stove, solar fan, cornhole set and adirondack chairs.
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If you’re looking for something with more rugged character, this tipi-style tent from Boutique Camping offers five meters of indoor space and beautiful, desert-flower construction. Made from fire retardant cotton, the Star Bell Tent also features a stove hole and flap for easy access. The arched overhang redirects rainpour, while the interior is lined with handy pockets and electrical hook ups. You can even attach an optional inner tent to the central pole, layering your protection from the elements.
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If you’re not too concerned with privacy or inclement weather, this enclosed screen house might be the perfect place to sleep under the stars. Advertised to hold anywhere from four to 15 people comfortably, this lightweight pop-up space is perfect for picnics or outdoor hangouts in and outside of the city. It only takes about a minute to set up, and it provides 50-plus UPF protection through its polyester screen. It’s a great place to chill during your big trip out.
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No, you’re not at the Ritz or the Intercontinental, and that’s entirely the point of camping, but you still want to sleep like a baby among the clouds, which is the entire point of glamping. Enter the Dually Mattress from Hest, a a two-layer foam sleeper that fits you, a friend and maybe even a small dog. The breathable fabric is made from open-cell foam and is made to conform to all your angles, so you can wake up and feel limber enough to hike and kayak and do all the outdoorsy things you came to do. Moisture-wicking nylon helps keep you from getting all sweaty in the night, and the foam is removable so you can wash it and keep your mattress clean and smelling fresh.
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You can’t bring an entire La-z-boy with you camping, but you can still kick back and watch the Milky Way fly by with this reclining outdoor chair from Nemo. Foldable and comfortable, you can rock back and forth from this chair’s strong support system, whether you sit it on the smooth, rocky or sandy surfaces. The mesh seat is water-resistant, the armrests are padded, cup holders are at the ready and there's even a stash pocket for books or tablets.
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Take the luxury of a down comforter with you in the wilderness with Rumpl’s fan-favorite outdoor blanket. Made from ripstop, water-proof polyester fabric, this cloud-like beauty is packed with 600-full-power down to keep you warm in chilly temps and give a cushion whether you're in your tent or hanging in a hammock. There's even a cape clip included, should you want to keep yourself wrapped while on the move around the campsite and have your hands free.
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Kick back and sway in the breeze with this dreamy, double-quilted hammock from Lujo. Hang it from two sturdy trees and read, take a nap or just enjoy the quiet of nature, resting comfortably on the Subrella fabrics and Dacron fiber padding. Large enough for two to lounge but even more decadent when you swing solo, it's treated with mold and mildew resistant finishes, is protected from UV rays and resistant to fading, and is lined with waterproof materials and drainage holes so you don’t have to worry about drying after a rain.
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Look, glamping isn’t about being sensible. It’s about going the extra mile to create a vibe, and this boho-chic chandelier built for tents and tea lights is exactly the kind of over-the-top yet functional glamping accessory your set-up needs. Cast a spell with a multi-tiered design, and that comes in lack or brass frames with clear or multicolored glass holders. Big thanks to Boutique Camping for this one.
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Since you've got a glamping tent with a stove hatch, go for gold with this camping stove and oven combo big enough to make a whole pizza. Oufitted by Boutique Camping with additional options that inclue a cast iron camping cook set, pizza shovel, wood burning logs, a protective cover and a stand and bench; this deal has everything you need to eat hearty in the great, wide open. Fry, grill, bake, warm and fire roast to your heart's content, whether you want pizza or something else.
Still not sure camping is the move for you? Get close to nature in one of these breathtaking cabin rentals across the country, or check out these top eco-tourism destinations around the world.
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