Welcome to the forum! Everyone has to make their own decisions regarding what gadgets to take along or not. The dvd players and ds and other stuff are great to get you through a long drive, once there you'll have to make sure they are occupied. We take kayaks and bikes along and fishing rods. Go for hikes and swim. The last two years we invested in a boat and tubing and knee boarding is a big hit. We have a tv and dvd player in our Fiver and we do watch a show or two in the evenings together as a family....all piled into our bed. Dont get stressed it will work out whatever you decide. Obviously the campfire and wiener roast and marshmellows are also a big hit.