What To Take On A Camping Trip?
Camping is a fantastic way to take a break from your daily routine and connect with nature. It’s also an affordable fun holiday for all the family. With school holidays around the corner, now is the perfect time to plan your family camping trip.
When it comes to sleep, it’s essential to pack the right camping gear to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable trip. You may be wondering what to take camping and where to start. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or a first-timer, prefer glamping or pitching your own tent, we have everything you need to enjoy home comforts whilst sleeping under the stars.
Take a look at our top camping picks and get ready to embrace the great outdoors in comfort.
What to take camping?
Camping checklist
You may be sleeping outside and away from home, but that doesn’t mean you should compromise on comfort. Enjoying those all-important zzzs and waking up well-rested is a must. So make sure you pack cosy sleeping bags, a durable camping mattress or camping mat, and comfy pillows. These items are essential for a good night’s sleep in the great outdoors. Don’t forget to bring a sturdy tent and a groundsheet.
Additionally, pack appropriate clothing for various weather conditions. Include layers, waterproof items, and sturdy footwear so you feel prepared. A flashlight, first aid kit, insect repellent, sun cream, and toiletries should be high on your list.
Staying well-fed and hydrated is important for a good night’s sleep. A reliable cooking stove is a must along with cooking equipment, food, and plenty of water. Prepping your food in advance is always a good idea.
Camping sleeping bag
Camping essential
Sleeping bags are a must-have item for your camping checklist, as they provide insulation and comfort for a good night’s sleep. They help keep you warm by trapping body heat, especially during chilly nights.
Our Silentnight Reversible SoftFill Adult Sleeping Bags have been made with lightweight soft-touch fabric and filled with snuggly SoftFill™ fibres, so you can cosy up wherever you are.
These adult sleeping bags are available in 2 colours both featuring fully reversible designs. Two sleeping bags can also be easily zipped open as a cover.
Kids sleeping bag
Camping is super fun for kids. The exciting sense of adventure, the freedom to explore and engage with outdoor activities, what’s not to love?
Our fun, colourful Silentnight Kids Sleeping Bags will only add to the adventure! Made with soft touch fabric and filled with snuggly Softfill™ fibres for extra cosy comfort. Ideal for spring and summer camping trips. The pod shaped sleeping bag is perfect for little wrigglers to get a great night’s sleep.
Available in 2 brand new prints for 2023 prints, Rainbow and Space. Perfect for nights under the stars.
Camping Mattress
A full day of outdoor exploring will leave you longing for a comfy bed. A camping mattress will provide extra home comfort when sleeping in the great outdoors.
This camping essential should be high up on your camping checklist. Unlike sleeping directly on the ground, a camping mattress adds a layer of cushioning comfort to enhance your sleeping outdoor experience.
Camping mattresses are lightweight and portable and come in a variety of forms.
Camping airbed
Airbeds are a popular choice for campers as they offer customised comfort. They are easy to use and pack away compactly and are much comfier than a camp bed or a rolled mat.
The Silentnight Flock Airbed with Integrated Foot Pump is really easy to inflate anywhere you are. The airbed also features a raised camping pillow for extra head and neck support and comfort, and the super soft flocked surface is durable and comfy. Once deflated you can pack away neatly and store in its original compact box. Available in single and double size.
Airbeds allow you to adjust the firmness level by choosing how much air to add depending on your firmness preference, so you can enjoy a personalised sleeping experience.
Self-inflating mattress
Another popular choice is the Silentnight Self-Inflating Mattress, it can be inflated quickly and effortlessly with just the turn of its built-in valve, requiring no pump.
This camping mattress is both comfortable and convenient since it is lightweight and can be rolled up neatly into a drawstring storage bag, making it effortless to transport. The product has deep foam padding that insulates you from the ground, providing comfort during your sleep, so you can wake up a happy camper!
How to keep warm camping
It’s a good idea to check the weather forecast before your camping trip so you can be prepared. Even in summer, evenings can be cold so it is important to keep warm when sleeping outside. For this reason, layers are key and a cosy sleeping bag will provide extra warmth to help you feel snug as you snooze.
Both an airbed and self-inflating mattress will offer installation from the cold tent floor. The Silentnight Serenity Cosy Bed Socks and a snuggly Silentnight Snugsie Oversized Hoodie are also perfect additions to your camping checklist.
Complete your camping sleep sanctuary
Getting a good night’s sleep during a camping trip requires some pre-planning, but it’s worth it. With the right equipment and following a few easy tips, you can set up your own comfortable sleeping sanctuary in nature.