Some of my fondest memories involve pitching a tent and lying under the stars. From summer holidays with my family to my first trip away with my now-husband, camping has always been my staycation of choice. Now, with little option but to explore home soil, many of my friends have come to me to ask what to wear camping. So many, in fact, that I thought some of you might also find it challenging to assemble a practical but chic camping wardrobe.
While camping isn’t necessarily glamorous, I have come to find it can be a stylish endeavour. You need to pack with versatility in mind, especially if you’re planning on being away for a few nights. As far as essentials go, I always recommend packing some jeans, a handful of jersey layering tops, toasty pyjamas and cosy socks. (Yes, even in summer—it’s easier to cool down than it is to heat up, after all.) Considering these items are something of a given, I’ve instead listed out some of the pieces that either 1) I refuse to go on a camping expedition without, or 2) you might not think to take with you otherwise.
Along with avoiding pitching your tent in the rain at all costs (it’ll never dry out) and ensuring you have flip-flops for the shower block (trust me, you’ll be glad you took them), scroll on to see what to wear camping and to shop the pieces you need for your upcoming trip.
