Must-Have Products for Fun Backyard Camping
If you have kids, chances are you’ll be talked into pitching a tent and camping in your own backyard this summer, so why not make it super fun?
Below, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite products for turning backyard camping into an evening of glamping fun for the whole family, and they can all be purchased from US websites and shipped to your international doorstep with MyUS.
Aityvert Upgraded Solar Torch Lights $39.99
Light up your yard and get a warm campfire glow without the fire with these Upgraded Solar Torch Lights from Aityvert. Available in packs of two or four, they are a safe alternative to real fire, emitting warm flickering lights that mimic real flames with 96 LED solar lights in each torch. Perfect for setting the mood for your campout.
“These are everything I had hoped they would be. The enclosed pics don't do them justice. They're beautiful and give the backyard such a nice touch. They actually look like real fire, it's awesome. Well worth the money. Highly recommended!!!” says Dee in her online review.
Coleman Kids LED Adventure Mini Lantern $10.99
Kids love holding and carrying their own lanterns and the Coleman Kids LED Adventure Mini Lantern is a great choice because it runs for up to 16 hours on 4 AA batteries, has a durable water-resistant design, and since it measures 7.4 inches high (13 am), it's the perfect size for little hands.
“Perfect for young kids. Have used them camping and even just every day use in my kids bedroom at night” says a satisfied Amazon customer in their five-star review.
Wood Burning Fire Pit with Cooking Grill $165.69
Campfires are a favorite gathering place for telling stories, warming up when temperatures drop, grilling hot dogs, make s'mores, and so just enjoying each other's company. We love this Wood Burning Fire Pit from Bali Outdoors because it has a stable, secure metal frame, an outer ledge along the central fire area, and a separate FDA food grade cooking grill area that swivels 360 degrees for convenience.
“My daughter and I put this together in about thirty minutes. I love that you can grill on it too, and make s'mores! Lots of fun sitting around the fire pit, I would purchase this again.” says Laura H. in her five-star review.
Campfire Roasting Sticks Kit $18.97
Cooking over a campfire is a highlight of camping, and this Campfire Roasting Sticks Kit makes it super easy to roast marshmallows and grill hot dogs, brats, and more without burned fingers! The set comes with five colorful handled telescoping forks that extend to 34 inches, an orange storage bag, and 10 bamboo sticks.
“love these roasting sticks, love the thumb wheel that turns the fork so the marshmallow or frankfurter cooks evenly. wish I had known about these a long time ago, beats unfolding the wire hanger like we did when I was a kid” says Agynes L in her online review.
AlphaBeing Inflatable Lounger $.99
Create comfy seating for your whole group in just minutes with AlphaBeing Inflatable Loungers. Available in a variety of colors, these loungers can be filled with just a few scoops of air (no air pump required) and have a unique headrest design that delivers maximum comfort. Best of all, when you're done, they deflate in seconds for compact storage.
“I initially got this for camping, but I am already thinking of all the different ways I'll be able to use this! My friends all loved it and said they all wanted to get one before our next camping trip. It is durable and easy to clean as well as inflate. It was much easier to close than I was expecting as well.” says Rebekah S in her online review.
Color Changing LED Light Up Beach Ball $19.99
What better way to enjoy an evening of summer fun than with a Color Changing LED Light Up Beach Ball! These giant beach balls can change to more than 13 colors with an included remote, and can be used as normal beach balls for hours of colorful, glowing play. They can also be used in the pool and as decoration, making them a versatile item that will come in handy long after you put away the tent.
“This glow floating ball it's as description and the lights are really bright in the dark. It has solid lights or flashing and it has 13 different colors. My kids very love it!! And it is also be great as a night volleyball or soccer. Everything was good!” says Donny Huddleston in his Amazon review.
Vankyo Leisure 3 Mini Projector $119.99
After campfire s'mores and games, the family will love watching their favorite movie on the Leisure 3 Mini Projector. It easily connects to any smartphone, PS3, PS4, X-Box ONE or Wii and provides a watching size from 32” to 170” and has an innovative cooling system which contains heat dispersion and noise suppression technology that reduces the fan sound during play.
“Bought this projector for an outdoor movie screening event in my backyard. I couldn't have been more pleased with the picture quality, brightness and the sound” says Lily in her glowing review.
Campfire Stories for Kids: A Story Collection of Scary and Humorous Camp Fire Tales $6.95
Gather the kiddos round and introduce them to the age-old fun of telling scary-good stories around a campfire with Campfire Stories for Kids, a collection of 21 urban legends and stories that will make you laugh out loud or sitting on the edge of your seat. Great for kids of nearly all ages.
“Just scary enough. I was able to read the story in just the light of our campfire which just added to the scary effect. Our 5 granddaughters age from 4 to 10 years old and they were just scared enough to enjoy the experience.” says barbandmark in their five-star review.
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