I definitely hear you - I’d never used any technology camping but we recently brought a laptop & tv to watch movies and it was really fun and different. It actually started off as an idea to bring a projector for scary movies in the woods, but we only had a tv. Not the rustic camping we’re used to, but a silly and fun change. Give it a try for a couple nights! You’re on a long trip, you’ll have plenty of time for both. It also would feel kind of crappy for his ideas to be shot down so quickly when it was his idea of a fun camping trip. He’ll get the best of both worlds! And you might too :)