A Camping Trip Gone Wrong... Epic Camping Fails by Outdoor Enthusiasts (16 Photos)
We all take time off work to get away, relax, and enjoy a change of scenery. But some people manage to turn a simple summer getaway into a complete disaster. From seasoned backpackers to total novices, anyone braving the great outdoors for a night under the stars is vulnerable to camp-side catastrophes. 
Unfortunate campers took to Twitter to share their worst outdoor blunders, complete with photos, as a cautionary tale for anyone heading into the wild this season. Whether it’s poor planning, awful weather, or sheer distraction, disaster can strike when you least expect it. Check out these hilarious camping fails and make sure you don't repeat their mistakes! 
Full marks for ingenuity, zero for planning: he completely forgot he actually needed somewhere to sleep. 
It never hurts to check if your air mattress actually fits inside your tent before heading out. 
Never leave toilet paper outside overnight, unless you want a soggy, ruined surprise come morning. 
Camping at Scotland's Party In The Park festival. Safe to say nobody got a good night's sleep in these tents. 
He was craving campfire-warmed beans, but forgot to pack a can opener. 
Waterproof camping chairs sound great in theory—until you realize they pool water. Goodbye, smartphone! 
The mastermind behind this nightmare got tired of waiting for the water to boil and stepped away "just for a minute." Or maybe two. 
This was supposed to be dinner. Dinner didn't happen. 
A DIY hammock probably sounded like a brilliant idea last night. 
If this is how you chop firewood, you're not going to get very far. 
Pro tip: this is officially the worst way to make friends with your campsite neighbors. 
She had to go fishing for her tent after a strong gust of wind swept it away. 
This is what happens when three girls try to squeeze into a single-person tent. 
There was probably a heated argument here over who gets which side of the bed. 
These campers were so hungry they completely forgot you shouldn't put a piping hot grill rack directly onto a plastic table.
