Popsugar Parenting Family Vacation Best Glamping Items 2018 Dreading Camping With Your Kids? 23 Things You Need to Make Roughing It Feel Pretty Nice 13 July 2018 by Kate McKenna As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. The idea of camping is often much nicer than the reality. You envision yourself in a peaceful setting, surrounded by nature, and connecting with yourself and your family. But unfortunately, leaving the comforts of home behind can make the experience less than enjoyable, especially if you're spending more than a few days in the wilderness. Rather than completely turning your back on camping and the chance to spend time with your kids, turn your tent game up a notch. With some fun, sometimes luxurious, additions to your usual camping gear, you won't have to sacrifice your own comfort, and you'll be giving your kids the camping experience they've waited all year for! 1 Elevated Inflatable Mattress Those thin foam mattress pads can only do so much. Feel like you're sleeping soundly at home with this elevated inflatable mattress ($145)! elevated inflatable mattress $145 from walmart.com Buy Now 2 Hand & Foot Warmers It can get chilly at night on camping trips, and there's nothing worse than not being able to get warm in your sleeping bag. Try these hand and foot warmers ($5, originally $8) to feel extra cosy. hand and foot warmers $5 from walmart.com Buy Now 3 Outdoor Movie Screen Camping trips don't have to mean missing your favourite TV shows and movies. Take this outdoor movie screen ($225) with you and you'll feel like you're at home. outdoor movie screen $225 from walmart.com Buy Now 4 Camping Oven No more struggling to cook all of your meals over a fire pit. With this camping oven ($187, originally $230), you'll be able to cook all of your favourites in the oven or on the stovetop! camping oven $187 from amazon.com Buy Now 5 Pie Iron Combine two great American favourites — camping and pies — with his pie iron ($22). It's perfect for making delicious treats over the fire with those freshly picked berries from your camping trip. pie iron $22 from walmart.com Buy Now 6 Fire Starter Having a fire is an essential part of camping, but making one doesn't have to be an hours-long event. With these fire starters ($1), you'll have a roaring, cosy fire going in no time. fire starters $1 from target.com Buy Now 7 Luxury Bell Tent Say goodbye to boring, run-of-the-mill tents and say hello to luxury! This sprawling, four-meter canvas bell tent ($587) will have you feeling like a celebrity. canvas bell tent $587 from etsy.com Buy Now 8 Espresso Machine Camping has become synonymous with gritty, flavourless coffee. Step up your coffee game in the mornings with this portable espresso machine ($53) instead. espresso machine $53 from wayfair.com Buy Now 9 Skillet Cookie Kit If you can't quite stretch to a camping oven, this skillet cookie kit ($20) is a great alternative! You'll be able to make delicious chocolate chip cookies without an oven. skillet cookie kit $20 from target.com Buy Now 10 Double Sleeping Bag Whether you choose to share it with your partner or kids or keep it to yourself, this double sleeping bag ($70) with built-in pillows is sure to give you a great night's sleep. double sleeping bag $70 from amazon.com Buy Now 11 Inflatable Corner Sofa Get rid of those rickety old camping chairs and upgrade to an inflatable corner sofa ($99, originally $150)! It's big enough for the whole family. inflatable corner sofa $99 from amazon.com Buy Now 12 Camping Kitchen Elaborate, delicious meals are so much easier with a camping kitchen ($140)! It comes with countertops, storage space, a lamp, and even a small sink so you can get your chef on. camping kitchen $140 from basspro.com Buy Now 13 Camping Shower Nothing makes you feel quite as refreshed — and human — as a nice, warm shower. Wash off the dust from the hiking trail in the privacy of your own camping shower ($85, originally $120). camping shower $85 from walmart.com Buy Now 14 Tent Fan When it's hot and muggy, tents really seem to lock the heat in and keep the breeze out. Stay comfortable, cool, and safe with a tent fan ($32). tent fan $32 from amazon.com Buy Now 15 Hammock With Bug Screen Dream of sleeping under the stars, but put off by the reality of mosquitos? Cocoon yourself away from pests and enjoy the gentle sway of a hammock ($50). hammock $50 from llbean.com Buy Now 16 Camping Mugs Sometimes, the simplest pleasures can make all the difference. Get yourself some adorable, personalized camping mugs ($16, originally $18) and make the outdoors feel more like home. camping mugs $16 from etsy.com Buy Now 17 Camping Lantern One too many spooky campfire stories? Ditch the flashlight and upgrade to a reliable, bright camping lantern ($20) that can even be used in your tent. camping lantern $20 from amazon.com Buy Now 18 Unbreakable Wine Bottle Wine bottles are heavy and fragile, so more often than not, they don't make it into our list of camping essentials. This unbreakable wine bottle ($13) will make it easier for you to enjoy a glass of wine at the end of a hard camping day. unbreakable wine bottle $13 from amazon.com Buy Now 19 Marshmallow Roasting Sticks Don't waste your time scouring the bushes for a perfect stick. Skip straight to the s'mores with these fun marshmallow roasting sticks ($22). marshmallow roasting sticks $22 from amazon.com Buy Now 20 Popcorn Maker Camping is all about the little rituals you develop with your family. With this popcorn maker ($24, originally 31), you'll be sure to create lasting memories! popcorn maker $24 from amazon.com Buy Now 21 Camping Fridge If you're ready to get really serious about camping comfort, it's time to invest in a camping fridge ($986, originally $1,100). Leave the hotdogs at home and fill this fridge with all the gourmet supplies you need. camping fridge $986 from amazon.com Buy Now 22 Mosquito Trap Nothing ruins a camping trip faster than mosquito bites. Keep your family protected without using chemical-heavy repellents with this mosquito trap ($130). mosquito trap $130 from sharperimage.com Buy Now 23 Heat-Powered Phone Charger Welcome to the future. This stove-like device ($130) turns heat into power, so you'll be able to stay connected to the outside world and keep your Instagram game strong. stove-like device $130 from bioliteenergy.com Buy Now Family VacationFamilyKidsCampingSummer