Camping capsule wardrobe

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Be gentle with me I thought of posting in Style and Beauty, but for what I have in mind I fear that is a misnomer. Two weeks in Burgundy late July/ early August. First time taking own tent previously been a Eurocamper but can't afford their prices anymore. As a result I need to pack vv light. I'm thinking; dark denim Levis, decent quality white and black t's, denim mini, black leggings, black maxi dress, floaty flowery top, two tankinis one black one patterned, converse, birkies, jammies, undies, hoodie and waterproof.

Please share your camping classic looks!

It should be pretty good weather, and campsites are very relaxed places, so I would be taking casual stuff that is lightweight, cool and dries easily, like thin cottons or sportswear. I learnt this lesson last year, when the DC had Boden jersey shorts which took forever to dry, whereas the thin cotton ones from H&M were much quicker, and some Regatta technical t shirts dries instantly.

Although if the campsite has a launderette, it's a good place to while away an hour by yourself with a good book

TBH I tend to wear a bikini with shorts and top pretty much all day, maybe crops and a top in the evening if going out. Maybe swap the jeans for something more versatile like lightweight khakis or crops? Otherwise your list sounds fine.

Haha I was toying with posting an identical thread in s n b too

We are off to the Jura in August and praying for sun.

Think I will check wunderground for accurate weather forecast before I pack.

Really hoping it will be bikinis and cotton dresses rather than sowester!

That's pretty much what I take, but walking type trousers rather than jeans, however we usually go in this country, so I just end up living in the hoody and trousers and still shivering

DH says every year that I should just take that, but if I did that then that would be the year the Queen would want to come to our tent for sausage stew and a box of wine.

Totally agree re: technical fabrics - I have a black shirt from berghaus (twas in the sale) which looks quite smart, but is cool in the sun, warm at night and dries in a flash. But stick to quite fitted shapes - sportswear can look awful. My camping capsule wardrobe in France is:-

Little black shirt dress (kneelength, fitted, cotton)
Black berghaus shirt above
Denim Mini
couple of T shirts
bikinis
cotton kaftan
sandals
reef shoes
fleece for chilly evenings

Hmm, are my two pairs of jeans and two fleeces are a little pessimistic for SW France in early June?

The OPs list looks good but pack a pair of flip flops too as the grass in the early mornings can be quite wet and they slip on and off easily when entering & exiting tent!

My list is similar but I don't take any jeans at all - I do have a cropped fat Face pair which are good for travelling / cooler days.

I'm not keen on jeans - when it rains they get all waterlogged and hard to dry and when it's hot they're insufferable. When it tipped down with rain while we were setting up our tent in France we stripped down - much easier to dry off skin with a towel than to dry a pair of jeans. If the forecast is chilly I take leggings - they pack down smaller, I can wear them under my denim mini, or under my kaftan (which is thigh length) and wear them under pyjamas for warmth if it's chilly. Since you're going that bit earlier in the year maybe pack an extra fleece... One tip I found really helpful for night-time is to sleep in thermal baselayer then layers of natural fibre (cotton, wool, cashmere if you can afford it). They transfer heat better so the inside of your sleeping bag warms up. Whereas fleece is cool to the touch, and keeps heat inside you so heat doesn't build up inside the sleeping bag. This was a flippin' revelations for me (I really feel the cold at night!)

Hmm, might have to rethink the second pair. I have some hiking zip-offs but I think they're a bit, erm, snug at the moment. I'll try them on tonight.

I like to wear jeans in the evenings because they're warm and cover my ankles. I don't have a problem with being cold in bed though. As long as I have plenty of insulation underneath, pyjamas and duvet are usually enough for me.

You're not as nesh as me then! I'd definitely check the local forecast just before you pack. The weather has been so unpredictable. Am quite jealous - we are doing only uk camping this year. No bikinis in my packing this time!

When I go it will of course be so hot that I will have need only for bikinis and light floaty wrap around skirts. Also some flip flops and a hat :o

Actually I will end up with wet weather gear for all 3 of us, swimming gear, bedtime gear, warm evening stuff and a motley assortment of t-shirts, shorts, hoodies and a pair of trousers for each of us. We are jeans folk in the UK but we have some light cargo type trousers for travelling and cooler evenings while camping. I actively avoid taking whites unless going for a short period as you never have enough whites to justify a white wash in a campsite launderette, so your white items get worn once and then lurk in the bottom of the bag till back home again.

Personally I am in awe of the OP for having the sort of camping experiences where you could consider floaty tops and maxi dresses :o