The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and you know a spectacular view is waiting for you. Perfect conditions to start your daily camping routine in a relaxed way. Find out now how you can spice up your adventure with a personal camping morning routine, right here at VanSite!

You'll take away:

• why it pays to tidy up the van before breakfast

• that a morning walk can work wonders

• how to set yourself up for a good morning the evening before

So get out of bed!

Planning your camping morning routine the day before

To start the next day in a relaxed way, it helps to take a few small precautions. This saves you from morning stress and gives you a good feeling before you go to sleep.

You love fresh fruit at breakfast and can't go without a particular spread? Then get everything the evening before that the morning feast can't do without!

A relaxed camping morning routine also comes from planning enough time to sleep.

That's doing yourself a huge favour! Enough sleep is pretty much the foundation for a day full of good spirits.

If you want to leave your booked VanSite pitch early in the morning, you can maybe take care of all the organisational stuff the day before.

Then you'll be ready to go the next morning and have a clear head.

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The morning begins: how to get out of bed mindfully

The alarm goes off... or maybe not. Depending on how you wake up in the morning, you can briefly enjoy the warmth of your sleeping bag and listen dreamily to the sounds of nature.

Then you slowly crawl out of bed. Your favourite clothes are surely already waiting to be worn!

Tip: If you like wearing pre-warmed clothes in the morning, you can briefly place them near the cab heater or your alternative camping heater.

To prevent mould, you should air out your sleeping bag or bedding thoroughly after use as part of your camping morning routine. Maybe you can hang a small washing line and dry everything in the morning sun!

Clearing the chaos - camping morning routine no. 3

To start your day properly, you need some order in your van. Just a few minutes are enough to get your camper ready for its daily tasks.

These things are really quick to do:

• Wipe off condensation

• Tidy up bedding

• Air out the van properly

• Fold away/assemble the bed

• Pack dirty clothes into a laundry bag

• Put scattered items back in their place

• Give it a quick sweep

Feels good to have things under control again, doesn't it?

Wake-me-up: a short walk

Your camper is now ready for the day. Are you?

If you're still a little sleepy, a quick trip around the area or a freshly brewed coffee will do the trick. Explore your pitch a little or go for a short walk. It really helps to wake you up properly!

Maybe you'll also find a bakery nearby where you can buy fresh rolls! With the fantastically fragrant bag in hand, you're perfectly set up for a breakfast of a special kind.

How about a bit of exercise? Camping morning routine no. 5

If a walk is too boring for you, a few exercise moves will definitely help. You're guaranteed to get going and you'll also do something for your fitness!

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These activities are perfect for a good start to everyday camping life:

• Jogging

• Yoga

• Weight training

• Core and legs workout

• Inline skating

Do you have a bike rack on your camper? Then get your bike out and cycle a quick lap through nature!

The most important camping morning routine is a tasty breakfast!

It's time for a hearty and healthy breakfast with tea or coffee, fruit and fresh rolls. Take enough time to prepare everything calmly and set it out nicely. After all, we eat with our eyes too!

How about this? Chia pudding with pears, nuts and jam

You'll need:

• 60 g chia seeds

• 500 ml plant milk

• one pear

• jam of your choice and maple syrup

• chopped hazelnuts

The preparation is extremely simple. Mix the chia seeds with the milk and leave the mixture overnight in your cool box (or outside if it's cold enough) to swell. The next morning, add the remaining ingredients.

The result is a healthy and simple breakfast that fits into any camping morning routine (and creates very little washing up)!

No. 7: Morning hygiene while camping

Full and satisfied? Then it's time to freshen up.

Set up a small 'bathroom' where you have everything within reach and access to water. For a quick cat wash you only need a few things:

• Bowl and flannel

• Toothbrush kit

• Biodegradable soap

• Small towel

• Hairbrush

• Mirror (in a pinch, the wing mirror of your camper also works)

Want to shower straight away? Then fill your shower bag with warm water or simply pour still water bottles over your body.

This refreshing boost puts you in a great mood and leaves you feeling clean.

Conclusion: a camping morning routine makes it easier to start the day

It's not that hard to start the morning in a relaxed way. You just need to prepare a little for it, and you'll save yourself a lot of stress!

Just see what feels right for you and put together your own little camping morning routine. The more fun you have with it, the easier it will be to crawl out of your sleeping bag in the morning.

If you need a few more tips for your daily schedule, take a look at our post on the topic of camping routine .