Remember the “good” old days when we used to pile into the family station wagon amidst paper thin sleeping bags and tents that required an engineer and three grown men to put up? Well, welcome to the future!

While some people actually enjoy the rough and rugged outdoors, most people would agree that nothing feels better after a day of hiking or climbing than a cushy bed and a waterproof, easy-to-assemble tent. “Glamping” often refers to very chic RVs and campers (with all the comforts of home and then some), but there is a booming market for high end camping gear for those who still want to “rough it.”

• Decathlon Tents – For between $100 and $350 you can get an ultra-light tent that one person can pop up in two seconds. All models boast blackout material so you’ll sleep like a log.
• ALPS Mountaineering Air Bed – This queen air mattress weighs less than 5 pounds and can be inflated in seconds using a pump that can be run on a wall outlet, car outlet, or rechargeable battery. The mattress inflates to 6 inches high, providing a firm sleep well off the ground but still providing plenty of space between you and the ceiling of your tent.
• Thermacell E55 Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller – Nothing ruins time outside like a swarm of mosquitos. This $30 unit weighs less than a pound and can keep your camp skeeter-free for up to 12 hours (using DEET-free repellent).
• MPOWERD Luci Solar String Lights – What’s glamping without a little atmosphere? The Luci string lights are solar powered and provide 18 feet of illumination, perfect for giving your campsite a festive glow.
• All the S’Mores – From skewers to graham crackers to gourmet salted caramel marshmallows, you’ll find everything you need for the perfect campfire treat at www.1927smores.com.

Whenever and however you stay, remember the camping mantra: take only memories, leave only footprints. (And don’t share your s’mores with the bears…)