15 glamping must-haves to curate the perfect wilderness experience

Camp in style and celebrate National Camping Month

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The season for embracing the great outdoors is here! June is National Camping Month and we’re excited to spend as much time as we can in nature. We believe that a day spent outdoors is a day truly well spent. And what better way to fully embrace the wilderness than by pitching a tent and living amidst the trees and the birds?

Camping is perfect for getting your nature fix while leaving your regular life behind and seeing different parts of the country. However, camping doesn't mean you have to forgo your way of living. There are steps you can take to camp in style, and we can help you do that! In honor of Wondercide celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, we’ve put together a list of 15 must-have items to ensure that you have the most lavish camping experience possible.

1. Bell Yurt Tent

Two Golden Retriever dogs sit by a bell tent with their two humans outside

This extravagant, uniquely-structured tent will leave even the squirrels feeling jealous of you. Its modernized shape and quirky design will allow you to feel right at home as you fill it with your own decor and wilderness memories.

2. CampStove Complete Cook Kit

BioLite CampStove Complete Cook kit

This portable kitchen will allow you to whip up any meal your nature-loving heart desires, from grilling vegetables to boiling pasta. It’s easy to use and comes equipped with a Portable Grill, KettlePot and CoffeePress. This is the perfect item to ensure that you don’t miss out on any five-star meals while you’re away in the woods.

3. Dog Evacuation Go Pack

Mobile Dog Gear Go-Pack Dog Evacuation Kit

For those exploring nature with their furry companion, this nifty pack comes complete with everything you and your pup will need to have the best trip possible. You’ll be strapped with a couple different lined carriers for dog food, collapsible silicone bowls for meal time, an emergency blanket, an adult raincoat, a tie-out cable, an ID tag, a reflective dog collar, waste-bag rolls, and many handy compartments to keep leashes, supplies, and a water-bottle holder in the bottom of the pack.

4. Treeline Bean Toss

LL Bean Treeline Bean Toss

Between hikes and naps by the lake, you’ll want to bring along a game to enjoy with the family. This tree-themed bean-bag toss will keep everyone occupied for hours. It’s simple and doesn’t require much setting up or cleaning.

5. Wondercide Insect Repellent

A woman in a red hammock holding Wondercide cedarwood Insect Repellent

The downside to spending time in nature and the woods is that not all wildlife is pleasant to hang out with. Bugs can be a discouraging factor when deciding whether or not to embrace camping. But fret no more! With Wondercide’s Insect Repellent, you can help evade mosquitoes and ticks and enjoy your adventure to the fullest. The sprays are safe for the whole family and come in four popular scents: cedarwood, peppermint, lemongrass and rosemary. If you're taking your furry friend along, you'll want to have this flea & tick spray on hand to keep pests away from your dog or cat.

6. Inflatable Kayak

LL Bean Manatee Inflatable Kayak package

Experiencing the outdoors means adventuring through all different terrains, including water. It’s not always easy to carry around kayaks and keep them strapped to your car roof. Skip that tedious step and bring an inflatable kayak to whip out on a nearby lake or river and enjoy a soothing ride downstream.

7. Tiny Survival Guide Book

Tiny Survival Guide via Amazon

You can never be too prepared for an adventure. Nature isn’t always predictable and we want to know what’s in store for us. This easily-carryable survival guide shares the ins and outs of nature troubles and talks you through common camping mistakes and mishaps.

8. S’mores Kit

Williams Sonoma S’mores Kit

No camping trip is complete without the serenity of roasting s’mores. This kit comes with everything you’ll need to roast that perfect camping sweet treat, no campfire required.

9. Helio LX Pressure Shower

Helio low-pressure portable shower

Even animals bathe. This mobile shower will help keep you refreshed on the go. Just fill it up and let it soak in the sun to warm.

10. Portable Hammock

A man smiling as he sits in a Yellow Leaf portable hammock next to a woman with long blonde hair

For relaxation emergencies, carry this hammock and set it up whenever you feel the urge to lounge. Bring the comfort with you.

11. Bose Bluetooth Speaker

Green Bose SoundLink Flex portable Bluetooth speaker

Everyone enjoys a great nature playlist. Share your music with nature itself using this crisp, high-quality speaker.

12. Solar-Powered Lantern Flashlight

A man holding a Hokolite solar camping lantern flashlight

Built to light up a whole tent, this powerful flashlight lets you explore safely after dark and charges by the sun.

13. Women’s Salomon Outpulse Hiking Shoes

LL Bean Women’s Salomon Outpulse GORE-TEX hiking boots in gray and teal

These waterproof kicks carry you through mud, rocks, water, and dirt—all the way through your camping excursion.

14. Digital Camera Binoculars

Sharper Image digital camera binoculars

Bird-watch from a distance with these binoculars equipped with a camera to capture your findings.

15. Blick French Easel

Blick French Easel by Jullian

Capture nature the old-fashioned way. This portable easel lets you paint or draw wherever you set up camp.

Create the perfect glamping adventure with these fun, practical, and luxurious must-haves. We hope you get the opportunity to immerse yourself in all things nature this season and take in all that our beautiful planet has to offer. Don’t let the idea of sleeping in the wilderness scare you when you can take the comfort and glamour of everyday life with you!