Kids camping gear can make it both fun and exciting for any child when they are enjoying the outdoors. If your child is a big camping enthusiast or is getting ready for his or her first trip, then we have a few picks for kids camping equipment. This gear is made just for kids and in many cases, is just as durable as the adult versions.

Most of these products are really quite inexpensive and will help get your little camper into the spirit of things right off the bat:

Kids Firefly Lantern (Coleman) – do you have a kid who loves to go bug hunting? If so this is the ideal camping gift. This goes way beyond the whole jar with a lid theme.

The lantern is great for lighting the way when your child is trying to catch fireflies and other bugs, then when they catch them, they can actually be stored in the lanterns secret bug compartments.

Grasshopper Kids Sleeping Bag (Eureka) – this durable sleeping bag can be used in temperatures down to 30 degrees F. This sleeping bag has received very positive reviews by most parents who have purchased it. It is lined with therma shield fibers, to make it extremely resistant to cold, and ensure that your little guy or girl won’t get cold whenever they are inside it sleeping.

Pretend and Play Camp Set (Learning Resources) – this award winning play set has everything a young child needs to get started camping. The 9 piece set includes a lantern, stove, canteen and other “necessary” camping equipment.

The camping gear for kids above is ideal for kids between the ages of 5-9 and will give your child many hours of fun and enjoyment!