Cooler weather means it’s time to bring outdoor fun closer to the comforts of home. Consider this “glamping” gear designed to ramp up family fun.
A campfire is a must for glamping, but so is safety, which makes this fire pit a great choice. Made in the United States, it features double-wall construction with secondary combustion holes to improve efficiency while also eliminating annoying smoke. The durable 304 stainless steel and Cor-Ten steel design ensure many years of service. Accessories allow it to be used to grill steaks, burgers, seafood, fish, and vegetables to perfection.
Add outdoor movie nights to the driveway campground with this projector that converts a wall or garage door into a 100-inch-wide screen. Connected to a smartphone via Wi-Fi to act as a remote control, the built-in battery allows six hours of audio or three hours of movies between recharges. It’s also ideal for indoor use to watch sports, movies, or more on any wall.
(Courtesy of LavaHeat.com)This propane-fueled outdoor heater keeps everyone toasty warm, even on the coldest nights. Shaped like a six-foot-tall tower, it produces 42,000 BTUs of heat in all directions for no cold spots within a 36-square-foot area. Available with a black, silver, or bronze finish, it’s made to commercial-duty specifications and can be easily moved wherever needed. A tank of propane provides about 12 hours of operation.
Camping doesn’t have to mean sitting in the dirt or napping in sleeping bags on the hard ground with this inflatable couch. Because it’s inflatable, it can be placed virtually anywhere. The velvet-like surface and large backrest and armrests with cup holders are great during the day, but when it’s time to sleep, it quickly converts into a queen-size bed suitable for two adults or a bunch of kids.
A safari-style tent is the ultimate in camping, so this one that looks like it was made for an African big game hunt will add a big dash of panache to overnight adventures. It’s available in sizes from eight feet to 20 feet wide and comes in four shades: desert red, forest green, sandstone beige, or boulder gray. It can be pitched in 15 minutes or taken down just as quickly and is ideal for “real” camping, too.
