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If it’s a way to get people to step out of their comfort zone and enjoy the outdoors, then it’s all good. No need for gate keeping.

• duxup 7y ago
  It is a different word, so I think anyone glamping probably wouldn't be put off by saying it isn't 'camping'.
  • komali2 7y ago
    Dunno, everyone is talking about RVs and stuff but in my social group glamping is just when our campsite is no more than a short hike from wherever the cars are parked, so we can bring the grills and coolers and whatever weirdo light fixtures we want. We still just sleep in whatever we do when we're backpacking.
    • saltcured 7y ago
      You are describing car camping by backpackers. The more you need to integrate with non-backpackers, the more your gear collection will start to include heavy items that would be ridiculous out on a trail, but a trivial addition to the back of the SUV... Glamping, however, can go more into the territory of a trip hosted by guides and outfitters to provide a fantasy experience. They plan the meals, haul the equipment, and do the camp setup/teardown for the clients. They might be serving a multi-course meal, planned by an executive chef, with tableware and glassware befitting a dining room. They might bring a string quartet.