The 19 Backyard Campout Essentials For the Perfect Family Staycation

This Coleman Cabin Tent ($147) sleeps up to six people and offers plenty of room for any stuffed friends or toys your kids want to bring along. The poles come preattached for fast, foolproof setup in as little as 60 seconds.

This Coleman Youth Sleeping Bag ($19 and up) comes in three colors and is made to accommodate kids up to 5'5" tall. It will keep them warm and cozy in the backyard and even packs up into an included carry bag so they can bring it to their next sleepover.

The Mountain Hardwear Bozeman Sleeping Bag ($77, originally $110) is perfect for parents who love camping in the backyard with their kids but also can't wait to get back out in the woods. The included stuff sack doubles as a pillow, and it's rated to keep you warm in temperatures as low as 30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Since you don't have to carry your camping supplies any further than the backyard, you might as well bring something comfortable to sleep on. The Coleman Airbed Mattress ($15 and up) comes in three sizes, so you can choose the combination that's right for your family.

The Decathlon Camping Cabinet ($50, originally $65) holds all of your camping essentials and will help keep your tent neat and tidy (even with kids around). It folds up for convenient storage and comes with an easy-to-carry storage bag, too.

Whether you're eating s'mores or telling ghost stories, no backyard campout is complete without portable chairs. This budget-friendly Amazon Basics Camping Chair ($30) comes with a cupholder, storage pocket, and carry bag.

While any camping chair will do, your little one will get a kick out of this Melissa & Doug Giddy Bug Chair ($18). Designed for kids up to age 5, this chair has one cup holder and is lightweight enough for kids to carry.

True, your kitchen is only a few steps away, but running to the house every time you need a snack or drink sort of takes away from the whole camping experience. The Arctic Zone Titan Cooler ($46) has a divider to keep food and drinks separate and will keep everything cold for up to three days (though you may decide to come back inside long before that).

Insect repellent is a must if you want to avoid mosquito and tick bites on any camping trip, even a backyard one. Most repellents leave your skin feeling greasy, but Off! Dry Insect Repellent ($6) doesn't leave behind a bothersome sticky residue.

An evening in the great outdoors is the perfect way to explore the sights and sounds of nature you can find right in your own backyard. The Mini Explorer Kit For Kids ($25) comes with binoculars, a magnifying glass, flashlight, a fan, and a multitool for investigating birds, bugs, stars, and more.

Playing cards in the dark is pretty much impossible, but these Wild + Wolf Glow in the Dark Playing Cards ($12) from REI are easy to see and water resistant for hours of outdoor fun.

Whether you have a grill or fire pit for outdoor marshmallow roasting or you choose to make them in the microwave, s'mores are a backyard campout must-do. This Hershey's S'mores Kit ($26) has everything you need to make perfectly gooey s'mores.

If you're into backyard cocktails (we'll be making this mint julep all summer long), the CamelBak Insulated Rocks Tumbler ($19) is spill-resistant and durable and will keep your drink chilled all evening. It even makes a version for wine-lovers.

This convenient Decathlon Rechargeable Camping Lamp ($35) is water-resistant, has three brightness settings, and boasts a seven-hour battery life. Use the handy hook to hang it in your tent if your kids are in need of a nightlight.

Before everyone tucks into their sleeping bags for the night, you're going to need some activities to keep everyone busy. The Outside Inside Racket Set ($30) comes with everything you need to play tennis, skip ball, and badminton.

Camping weather can be fickle. Even if it's warm and sunny when the festivities get going, things may cool off as the night wears on. The Cubcoats 2-in-1 Pullover Hoodie ($35) magically transforms from a cuddly stuffed animal to a warm, cozy hoodie just by unzipping and turning it inside out.

If you get tired of singing campfire songs, let the JBL Portable Bluetooth Speaker ($50, originally $70) take over. With 10 hours of play time and a carabiner that easily hooks to your tent, you can stream music from your phone into the wee hours of the night.

This Try Not to Laugh Challenge: Summer Campfire Edition Joke Book ($9) from the Try Not to Laugh Challenge series of books is packed with kid-friendly jokes, riddles, and puns that'll have the whole family laughing in their sleeping bags. If your kids are more into scares than laughs, give this collection of family-friendly campfire stories a try.

Walkie talkies are great for backyard scavenger hunts or a family game of hide and seek. These Obuby Walkie Talkies ($23) are easy to use, have a range of up to three miles, and come in three fun colors.