camping as a luxury?

I had this strange thought occur as I was sitting by our campfire - how would people from the 1800s view our camping trip? Wouldn't they laugh at us for thinking camping is a vacation? Or would they be angry because we don't realize how lucky we are to have floors, indoor plumbing, & electricity? I don't know. I love camping and we sure had fun but I sure was happy to sleep in my own bed when we got home. We are so lucky to have what we have. I will try to keep that in mind when I get overwhelmed by bills and clutter, etc.
Among other things, here is what I have to be oh so grateful for:

memorial weekend

one minivan full of:
a 5 year old girl
a 3 year old boy
a 38 year old man
a 33 year old woman
a 6 year old dog
a tent to house the above mentioned
2 child sleeping bags
4 pillows
2 queen sized blow up mattresses
2 comforters
4 blankets
a suitcase for all the clothes
a cooler filled with camping foods: marshmallows, chocolate, pickles, potato salad, macaroni salad, lemonade, tea, hot dogs, ice, beer, etc.
bags full of chips, plates, and other supplies
4 folding chairs and a folding side table
4 towels
i am sure i forgot many things...but this was all for ONE overnight camping adventure! is all the packing and unpacking really worth it?


...yep, i'd say it's worth it! :)