My kid came running in from the backyard waving a tablet, eyes wide as if he’d discovered a lost treasure. “Dad, look! It’s a whole camping set for kids! We have to get it!” I sighed, opened a new tab, and started typing “Hikeen Kids Camping Set” with the resignation of a man who knows exactly how this story ends.

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Kid
Dad, can we please get this kid camping set? It has a tent and a flashlight and everything!
Dad
I see that, buddy. But we have a tent in the garage that works just fine.
Kid
But this one is MINE. It’s the perfect size for me and my friends!
Dad
Let me check the reviews first. I have a feeling this is one of those things that looks better on a screen than in your backyard.

What Is It?

The Hikeen Kids Camping Set is a bundle of pint-sized outdoor gear aimed at making your child feel like a real camper—without the real camping. You get a small pop-up tent, a little ground mat, a flashlight, and a few other doodads, all sized for little explorers.

What Does the Internet Think?

With over 4,200 ratings and a solid 4.3 stars, it’s not a disaster. But dig into the reviews and you’ll find a chorus of “it’s okay” and “my kids had fun for about an hour.” Lots of parents mention the tent poles are flimsy and the flashlight dies fast. It’s the definition of average. ★★★★☆ across 4,200 reviews.

😐 Meh.
★★★★☆ 4.3 stars  ·  4,200 reviews

Look, I’m not mad at the Hikeen set, but I’m not impressed either. It’s the camping gear equivalent of a participation trophy: it exists, it’s fine, but nobody’s bragging about it. Your kid will probably enjoy it for an afternoon, then wander off to find a cardboard box to play in. Unless you really want a cheap starter set to keep in the trunk for emergencies, I’d say we have that at home.

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💡 We Have Something Like That At Home

Coleman Kids Camping Set
A sturdier, more reliable set that will actually survive a backyard campout and maybe even a real one.
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