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By Rebekah White

Tell us what you'd most like to take glamping and be in to win a gorgeous Tamsin Cooper bag...

We think this might be the ultimate glamping accessory – Tamsin Cooper's luxurious velvet and silk overnight bag. And we've got one to give away!

Browse Tamsin Cooper's other beautiful accessories and garments here.

 

Win Tamsin Cooper bag

 

To enter, simply leave a comment telling us what your ultimate glamping accessory is...

Comments

Carol
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 11:54 AM
My fav glamping accessory? Definitely my cellphone. Can't get by without it.....
Alix
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 11:54 AM
Everyone laughed when I took my airbed, woolrest, egyptian cotton sheets and wool duvet camping, but I had the best sleep!

Angela
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 11:58 AM
My ultimate accessory for glamping would be a good camera, to prove to my disbelieving friends and family that I actually did it! 
Sandra
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 11:59 AM
My ultimate glamping accessory is my oversized, colorful, cozy beach towel!
Lois
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 12:16 PM
Always take a vase for flowers and a candelabra. Certainly puts the glam into glamping !
Natalie
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 12:29 PM
my favourite glamping accessorr is my Trade Aid slippers, perfect for keeping the feet warm in the tent and they go great with some Fair Trade hot chocolate over a came of cards!
irishgreenie
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 01:02 PM
Is it too obvious to say that this bag would be my what I would most like to take glamping?! The night away would begin the minute I started packing this and I would immediately feel so glamorous and excited! My 2 year old has just looked at the picture of the bag and said 'oh, pretty bag'! I had thought of sharing it with her, but sorry, this would be all mine! Not a single toy, or box of raisins would be allowed near it!
irishgreenie
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 01:04 PM
is this working?
Erena
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 01:07 PM
My ultimate glamping accessory - a portable coffee machine!
Irishgreenie
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 01:08 PM
Would it be too obvious to say this is what I would most like to take glamping? What a gorgeous bag! The holiday would start the minute I started packing this bag, I would feel so glamorous and excited instantly! My two year old has just looked at the picture and said 'ohh, pretty bag'! I had thought we could share it, but sorry, it would be all mine! Not a single toy or box of raisins would get anywhere near it!
Megan
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 01:19 PM

An great book that you cant put down. Read in the doorway of a fabulous glamping tent with a gentle breeze blowing and nowhere else to be.

leah c
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 01:21 PM
Just love those big air chairs (round inflatable oh so comfy chairs).  Perfect for sitting in drinking a G&T while admiring your Tamsin Cooper luxurious velvet and silk overnight bag in the candlelit.  Life is tough.  Sigh.
Den D
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 01:35 PM
Definitely the fondue set - the one that is lit with tea light candles.   And of course the chocolate to melt in it and the rest is all in the food box - fruit, marshmallows ...
Angela
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 01:36 PM
Must always have my coffee plunger with delicious, fair trade coffee and oat milk!
Yanan
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 01:49 PM
My ultimate glamping accessory is my pink
Coach travel luggage, perfect for weekend travels. :) 
yanan
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 01:53 PM
My ultimate glamping accessory is my pink Coach travel luggage, perfect for weekend travels. :) 
Joanne
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 01:55 PM
Fancy gumboots and a decent wine!
Stephanie K
www.oasisbeauty.co.nz
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 01:58 PM
I LOVE that bag!  My ultimate glamping accessory are crystal glasses to enjoy my G&T in.  I'll stash the Bombay Sapphire in my glamorous Tasmin Cooper bag.
Jennifer bargh
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 01:59 PM
My Pillow.  No.one has a pillow quite like mine for a great nights sleep
Victoria Vincent
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 02:03 PM
I have to say that with 2 small children camping is not so Glam.  But I'm getting there, my fav accessory would have to be my camping chair for sitting in after the kids are sleeping with a gin and watching the stars.
Barb
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 02:19 PM
What a gorgeous bag.  Just the thing a Granny need  to impress the rest of the family!
Millie
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 02:19 PM
My pizza stone!
Kath
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 02:23 PM
I can't be without my cast iron camping oven!!
Grant
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 02:25 PM
Ever since purchasing my Esbit Stainless Steel Coffee Maker I can't imagine camping holidays without it - me without coffee is not a good look!
Eddie
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 02:29 PM

i'm not sure if this is really what could be considered a 'Glamping Accessory' but it feels pretty decadent to me when you are 'going bush' - its my stash of organic dark chocolate. Evenings around the camp fire just wouldn't be the same without it.

Maria
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 02:34 PM
Waterproof mascara
Lisa Weston
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 03:15 PM
What an amazing bag!  That would be an excuse to get away all on its own  :-)
Brendens Mum
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 03:15 PM
This would make the perfect overnight bag for our upcoming trip away :)
Lisa Weston
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 03:17 PM
What an amazing bag!  That would be an excuse to get away all on its own  :-)
ALISON CRESSWELL
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 03:40 PM
Must have my favourite pillow. Can't sleep without it
Claire
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 04:23 PM
My Prada sunglasses.
Emma
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 05:33 PM
A huge stack of brand new books.
Dannielle
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 05:35 PM
Real glass long stemed champagne glasses - some things just can't be enjoyed from practical mugs or beakers...
Mons
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 06:51 PM
Great company - partner or friends. You have to share great experiences with great people.
Tash Earley
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 08:06 PM
Clothes without the evidence of my job on them! (childcare)
Lynne Ryder
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 08:30 PM
I love Trelisse Coopers bag---it is so stunning and very beautiful just like the magazine.
Kristina
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 08:44 PM
My favourite glamping item - a luxurious throw on the bed.
Of course now that I have seen that bag....
Lucy
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 08:50 PM
Ooh la bl***dy lah! That bag is absolutely it. I wouldn't take it camping- too much risk of sand, sun block and salty water. Therefore it would have to stay home with me!
Rebecca
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 08:56 PM
A really good lamp for reading all those novels I plan to get through
Jody
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 09:13 PM

My glam accessory i would most deffinetly take would be my dog MacGregor.Little black scottie terrior,great companion.Loving that bag!!!

Jo
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 09:32 PM
Definitely cushy blow up mattress and real sheets, duvet and pillow.  No sleeping bags allowed!
Kim
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 09:33 PM
My feather pillow. Glamping would be nothing without a decent feather pillow.
louana
 
Fri February 03, 2012 @ 09:39 PM
my latest crochet project!
Nicole
 
Sat February 04, 2012 @ 02:12 AM
Definitely a queen sized bed on a stand with proper linens, nothing worse than being on a camp mat in a sleeping bag.
Lola Rains
 
Sat February 04, 2012 @ 07:36 AM
Really, have been real ' camping' and managed to cope with all sorts of deprivations, but for ' glamping '.... would actually have to be my 'Good" magazie ! Bought the previous issue, loved it so much signed up for a subscription !! Thanks !!!!
Anna
 
Sat February 04, 2012 @ 08:37 AM
Favourite lipstick and perfume along with my headlamp and ipod speakers!
Emma
 
Sat February 04, 2012 @ 10:14 AM
For a little bit of Luxury I always pack my beautiful mohair snuggly throw that my mum made for me! It's blue.... so would match that bag perfectly haha!
Jean
 
Sat February 04, 2012 @ 11:08 AM
A hammock and plenty of books to read
Fran
 
Sat February 04, 2012 @ 11:56 AM
My ultimate glamping accessory is a sunhat that fits well, protects well and looks stunning - everyone notices it and comments! 
ottilie
 
Sat February 04, 2012 @ 01:38 PM
I used to take a wooden breakfast tray/bookstand that has fold down legs. It made an excellent 'dressing-table' (picture it in an ancient 2-person tent!) for all my moisturisers, sunscreens, complete with a mirror and even a glass with wildflowers in it! I love to camp, but why be austere about it?
Sara
 
Sat February 04, 2012 @ 04:21 PM
the rechargable dustbuster, to get the sand out of the tent, other than that Im quite happy out in the elements :) ( as long as the elements stay outside the tent)
Liz
 
Sat February 04, 2012 @ 05:43 PM
Tamsin Cooper's luxurious velvet and silk overnight bag ,  is a must. It's lovely.
Liz Isbister
 
Sat February 04, 2012 @ 05:47 PM
Tamsin Cooper's  luxurious velvet and silk overnight bag, is a must. Its lovely
Kerrie
 
Sat February 04, 2012 @ 06:28 PM

Everything but the kitchen sink !

Ros
 
Sat February 04, 2012 @ 09:03 PM
Currently my ultimate glamping accessory is... my Bodum coffee plunger! In future, it would hopefully become one of Tamsin Cooper's gloriously practical overnight bags!
Kim
 
Sat February 04, 2012 @ 09:52 PM
My fav 'glamping' accessory would be my lambswool lined waterproof boots which keep me toastie especially in the early morning hours when having to trek to the 'loo' :). (Ultra soft toilet paper also travels with me, ahhh!)
Jacqui
 
Sun February 05, 2012 @ 09:30 AM
A 1970's gold and green swirling caftan my great aunt gave me. Makes me feel glam while convincing 2 small children to go to sleep in an open tent!
Gina
 
Sun February 05, 2012 @ 09:39 AM
I always take my 'holiday' spice rack and a wok with me.
Glamming up kebabs, sausages, meat patties and seafood (if I'm lucky enough), puts a real smile on my family's face.
They never know what to expect, and for me that's the fun part.
Is it gonna be a seafood paella?, or Turkish burgers?
"You will just have to wait and see".
Sharonnz
 
Sun February 05, 2012 @ 10:52 AM
My Kindle!
Olivia Rendle
 
Sun February 05, 2012 @ 12:21 PM
My ultimate glamping accessory would have to be my Dad.  Tents up, drinks made, breakfast, lunch and dinner sorted for me.  He makes the best brekkies!  Sets us up for the best day.
Nikki
enjo.net
 
Sun February 05, 2012 @ 03:31 PM
Too hard to chose between my favourite GOOD magazine, Living Light Candles, Wool Duvet & Pillows and Fairtrade Chocolate.
Claire Underwood
 
Sun February 05, 2012 @ 07:19 PM
My inflatable pillow - you'd be surprised just how often it comes in handy!
Rhonda
 
Sun February 05, 2012 @ 09:38 PM
My favourite glamping accessory is my man who can put up the tent, blow up the air mattress, set up the gazebo and much much more.
Kama Scarf
 
Sun February 05, 2012 @ 10:43 PM
A good bottle of wine, sunglasses and a moon chair
Mary
 
Mon February 06, 2012 @ 01:09 AM
Insect repellant - no one looks fabulous or feels comfortable and chic with itchy red bumps.
mags
 
Mon February 06, 2012 @ 09:00 AM
I cant leave home without my recharable straightening irons....they are a godsend when the weather leaves your hair frizzy....that glam bag big enough for them :)
Kate
 
Mon February 06, 2012 @ 11:18 AM
My favorite camping accessory is a solar shower. There is nothing better than a late afternoon swim and a sun-warmed shower in the outdoors.
Frances
 
Mon February 06, 2012 @ 06:42 PM
A small concertina fan for shooing mozzies and heat and solar-powered Xmas lights to spot your tent a mile away
Suzanne
 
Mon February 06, 2012 @ 08:32 PM
I would take my Annah Stretton dress. It can be worn 10 different ways and is reversible too.  I would be glamorous every day and every night too.  Perfect.
Anita Erceg
 
Tue February 07, 2012 @ 09:22 AM
I take a portable toilet with a can of air freshner stuck on the side, a magazine rack on top and of course a portable enclosure for privacy. No long drops or smelly loos for this girl!
Susan Seidenberg
 
Tue February 07, 2012 @ 12:33 PM

I arrange for a large box of fresh organic fruit and vegetables to be delivered to my camping spot upon my arrival (just did it last week). I bring my juicer, and indulge on RAW for the duration! I ain't skimping on good food when I'm camping:) Beach views and green smoothies... Oh la la!

Vicki Olsen
 
Tue February 07, 2012 @ 04:34 PM
A gorgeous jacket!

Jeanette
 
Tue February 07, 2012 @ 10:10 PM
My red boa - what else!
ruth
 
Wed February 08, 2012 @ 04:14 PM

Many years ago I walked up to the top of Kilimanjaro - it took a total of 6 days there and back.  We slept in tents and had a group of porters to carry most of our food and camping supplies and had use of the longdrops along the way.  We were definitely not glamping (but wow what a trip).
Every now and then we glimpsed another group of walkers and most days came across them having their lunch or setting up camp for the night and were blown away by their full on glamping style - table and chairs, red wine and candelabras, uniformed porters, dinner tent, separate sleeping tents with airbeds and duvets and to the envy of everyone a portable loo. 
Now that's what I call glamping.

Lynne Ryder
 
Thu February 09, 2012 @ 09:37 AM
I would take enough freshly washed and ironed cotton sheets to change my bed every day PLUS of course the latest copy of Good magazine and in fact the last few  copies as everytime I read them there are always different things that I previously missed.  Plus my wonderful man who spoils me rotton  a portaloo so I don't have to queue up to use one and some nice wine.  Just as well this is hypothetical because me list would go on and on. What a fabulous prize to win thank you.
Lynne Ryder
 
Thu February 09, 2012 @ 09:37 AM
I would take enough freshly washed and ironed cotton sheets to change my bed every day PLUS of course the latest copy of Good magazine and in fact the last few  copies as everytime I read them there are always different things that I previously missed.  Plus my wonderful man who spoils me rotton  a portaloo so I don't have to queue up to use one and some nice wine.  Just as well this is hypothetical because me list would go on and on. What a fabulous prize to win thank you.
Lizzie
 
Thu February 09, 2012 @ 01:17 PM
I always remember meeting a woman who had a small yet perfect selection of herbs in little terracotta pots outside her tent. Chives, basil and thyme. And I had the biggest camping crush ever!

And I don't know as this is a luxury, for me, more an essential, but I take my stove top coffee pot and a hand grinder, so I can brew fresh coffee when I'm woken at 5.00am by the birds.
Liz Milner
 
Thu February 09, 2012 @ 01:17 PM
Oh My Gosh - this bag is beautiful!
Armywife
 
Thu February 09, 2012 @ 02:43 PM
I never go camping without my usual bedding and coffee machine!! No sleeping bags or instant coffee for me!
sandra
 
Thu February 09, 2012 @ 03:13 PM
Glamping to me is a necessity not a luxury .. there is nothing like knowing that you will be comfortable, warm and well-fed and watered with the nicest bedding, excellent coffee and fanastic fresh food - However, my most favourite glamping accessory is my happy happy children ... taken from their urban environment and allowed to breathe and be creative and imaginative using the wonderful homely space we created as safe and inspiring base. 
Angela
 
Thu February 09, 2012 @ 06:59 PM
I'm not one to take a whole bunch of stuff like girly hair straighteners, heels, make up, fancy clothes and accessories etc camping. I must have a good bed or mattress to sleep on though - noone wants to see me after a bad nights sleep lol :-)
Sharon
 
Thu February 09, 2012 @ 08:04 PM
Cocktail shaker and glasses and salmon tweezers ; I NEVER travel without them
Helen
 
Thu February 09, 2012 @ 10:01 PM
I travel light ,silk pj's ,plus silk gown ,one change of under and outer wear and 20 mls of luxury body wash and shampoo, but my most special and favourite things to go glamping is my 3 grandchildren ,thay make me laugh till i cry .
Chardonnay
 
Thu February 09, 2012 @ 11:09 PM

 Three years this month ago i gave my BFF one of these gorgeous bags from Tamsin for her 40th birthday and we took it on its inaugrual surprize glamping trip to Huka Lodge by chopper with our gorgeous husbands.

However on Monday I feel it made it's most significant journey yet, the gorgeous bag was here at my home for our Waitangi day celebrations and it carried my BFF's ashes.

I'd love to win one so that one day the two of us can continue to glamp whereever our familys would love to carry us together. For she would be my ultimate glamping accessory foreva and eternity. xxxxxx

 

Mary
 
Fri February 10, 2012 @ 08:18 PM
Instant pancake mix (& maple syrup) for making pancakes on the barbecue.  Sure beats Weet-Bix for brekky!
MariaDiaz
 
Sun February 12, 2012 @ 03:29 PM
My ultimate glamping accessory is my new olympus camera, I love it!
Karen Schulz
 
Mon February 13, 2012 @ 08:38 AM
I have cotton sheets, feather duvet and pillows and take my swift whisk so that we can whip up cream and pancakes.
Judi
 
Mon February 13, 2012 @ 04:13 PM
A coffee machine and if no power coffee plunger! Always tastes better outdoor.
Lou
 
Mon February 13, 2012 @ 08:42 PM
Gotta take along the ice trays!!!
Libby
 
Wed February 15, 2012 @ 10:06 AM
My ultimate glamping accessory would definitely have to be my amazing antique china tea set! Nothing like enjoying a cuppa while reading a fav book and listening to nature....pure bliss!
KristinF
 
Wed February 15, 2012 @ 05:46 PM
All manner of toiletries, nice smellies for those days where showering is optional, a cap for my hair since I didn't know until I read somewhere above, that you can get rechargeable hair straighteners! glow sticks, insect repellent, hand sanitiser, a Good book, slip on shoes, and a a jar of Janes Krazy Mixed up salt (it tastes good on everything).  And if there was room, something alcoholic. And panadol.
Emma
 
Wed February 22, 2012 @ 04:21 PM
A pair of Mum's chunky hand-knitted socks, some organic Kiwi-made hand cream and my old bialetti coffee pot. Perfect! :-)
Kara
 
Wed February 22, 2012 @ 07:05 PM
This bag is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!  Love love love it!!!
Jasley
 
Sun February 26, 2012 @ 03:05 PM
Sparkly shoes
Samantha Emily
 
Tue February 28, 2012 @ 06:15 PM
My cruisy cat Possum and a tin of my Manuka and Orange Tea to sip as the sun goes down.
Emily
littlebloomers.co.nz
 
Wed February 29, 2012 @ 11:01 AM
Granny's multicoloured knitted beanie, and a good book!
margaret
 
Thu March 01, 2012 @ 10:43 AM
Besides the fab bag  my very favourite pics of my family and the the significant other as why go glamping without him????

aj
 
Mon March 05, 2012 @ 09:44 AM
Switch coffee
Teresa Garnett
 
Tue March 06, 2012 @ 02:59 PM
A good book that I've been dying to read un-interrupted for ages

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