Luxuries to Make Your Camping Experience Comfortable

by Laura Weaver

We absolutely love camping in our motorhome.  The opportunity to travel and explore different areas of our country is a blessing.  We take pleasure in communing with nature and appreciate the simple things in life.

As much as we enjoy camping, we have found a number of must-have “luxury” items.  Though these are not absolutely necessary to have an enjoyable time, they enhance our camping experience very comfortably.

Patio mats come in very handy at a campsite which doesn’t have a concrete patio.  They help prevent dirt from being tracked into your clean motorhome.  They also are a means to keep your feet dry in wet, dewy grassy areas.  They are made of a special mesh material which dries quickly, doesn’t mold or mildew, and doesn’t kill the grass.  They come in a variety of colorful patterns to fit your personal style.

Outdoor chairs are essential for comfortable camping.  They range from fold-out canvas types to the director-style with attached tray to simple webbed folding chairs.  The most comfortable is the zero-gravity recliner which has a built-in headrest pillow and conforms to your body shape.  This chair is so relaxing that we have actually fallen asleep in it.

Outdoor lighting gives a comfortable glow to your campsite after dark.  Patio lights which connect to your awning are very festive and colorful.  Track/rope lighting used to outline the ground of your patio area gives enough illumination to prevent you from tripping over obstacles.  Solar garden lanterns provide ample light during the darkest of nights when they are placed strategically around your RV.  For more direct lighting, a gas lantern or rechargeable spotlight is beneficial.


No camping excursion is complete without the ability to cook your meals outdoors.  A portable grill is perfect for this.  Portable grills can be placed on top of a picnic table, be free-standing with built-in cart, or simply be placed on the ground.  They can be fueled by charcoal or propane, depending on your preference.  Whichever type of portable grill you choose, rest assured the meal will taste delicious, as nothing stimulates the appetite more than food being grilled outdoors.

These are just a few of the “tried and true” luxuries we enjoy on our camping trips.  Each excursion, we add to these items in order to make our experience as comfortable as we want it to be.