Booked the glamping accommodation, packed your belongings and just enjoyed a wonderful holiday! But what if you get sick while you’re on the road? If it actually comes to that, it is important to have the right medication with you in your suitcase. With our checklist you are well prepared.
Photo: Sleeping barrels at Camping Allweglehen in Bavaria
Planning is half the battle
Whether on an active glamping hiking holiday in Northern Europe or on a relaxed, comfortable holiday in the south, every traveler should be well prepared for possible pathogens. Equipping your personal first aid kit is the be-all and end-all before every glamping holiday. Once symptoms such as fever, runny nose or diarrhea strike, going to the nearest pharmacy is usually an unpleasant feeling. In addition, the medicines abroad sometimes differ greatly from those at home and a lack of language skills makes purchasing them even more difficult. This must be prevented: With a solid first-aid kit, every glamping fan has the right medication at hand, even abroad.
Photo: Veronika's tent – glamping holiday in Sardinia
The basic equipment
Our rule of thumb that you can remember: The travel destination dictates the contents of the travel first-aid kit. Depending on whether you are staying in a yurt in Croatia or in a safari lodge in Sweden, the contents of your first aid kit will vary. Nevertheless, regardless of the country you are traveling to, there are basic amenities that no car, motor home or suitcase should be without when you arrive.
This is what you should pack:
- First-aid kit with bandages, plasters, wound disinfectant, adhesive tape, tweezers, disposable gloves, scissors (very important, especially for active glampers)
- Painkillers and fever-reducing agents such as ibuprofen, paracetamol or aspirin
- Medication for diarrhea and vomiting with the active ingredient loperamide
- Electrolyte solutions, suppositories and possible plasters against motion sickness (especially on long car journeys)
- Sunscreen and body lotion to prevent sunburn (especially for glamping trips to the sunny south)
- Wound healing ointment and burn healing ointment
- If the camping trip takes you to tropical or heavily forested regions, a suitable insect repellent and a cooling gel to relieve the itching are also recommended
All necessary medications can be purchased either locally or conveniently around the clock in the online pharmacy .
Photo: Comfortable rental properties at Camping Wulfener Hals on the beautiful Baltic Sea
Important things at hand at all times
To always have emergency medication ready, you should keep your first-aid kit in the glove compartment of your car or safely in your backpack. Caution is advised in the blazing sun and strong heat: prolonged exposure to sunlight is taboo for medication. Tip: If you have a handy cool bag with you, you can fully enjoy your glamping holiday without any worries, with emergency medication stored dry and cool.
Photo: Extraordinary bungalows at the Natterer See holiday paradise in Austria
Three tips at the end
Glamping is extraordinary, exciting and adventurous - if you leave the camping barrel, yurt or safari tent to explore the surrounding area on foot, you should always take a bottle of water with you. The increase in sufficient drinking water stimulates the metabolism and serves as a good prevention of diseases.
Do you have a pollen allergy? Proper preparation is crucial, especially for allergy sufferers. Tip: The pollen calendar provides information about the flowering times of the destination . Find out well in advance and note that pollen levels can vary greatly from region to region.
Finally, the well-known home remedies are also sometimes a good option: If you don't like taking medication, you can use natural alternatives for minor complaints. Fresh sage, for example, helps with toothaches, while ginger relieves headaches - ideal for long car journeys. This means you can enjoy your glamping holiday in a relaxed manner.
Are you ready for your next worry-free and hopefully 100% healthy glamping adventure? Find the glamping accommodation that’s right for you now on glamping.info
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