With companies like Under Canvas offering incredible glamping opportunities near national parks across America, it’s easier than ever to convince your non-camping friend, spouse or partner to sleep outdoors. Here are 5 reasons why glamping is great for those who would prefer to skip sleeping bags, dirt and pit toilets.

1. Experience Luxury in a Deluxe Safari-Style Tent

This claim may seem incredulous to non-campers, but one of the most glamorous rooms you’ll ever sleep in may actually be a tent at a glamping resort. That’s certainly the case at Under Canvas’ 8 locations. You’ll find a king bed with luxurious linens in Under Canvas’ deluxe and suite tents, plus your own wood stove with pre-chopped wood, a deck and private bathroom with a flushing toilet.

“A lot of people are afraid of roughing it but still want to experience the outdoors” says Sarah Dusek, CEO and cofounder of Under Canvas. “We bridge that gap. When you stay with us, you don’t have to sacrifice creature comforts.”

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