Camping is a great way to connect with nature, but sometimes things don’t go as planned. Whether it’s setting up a tent, building a campfire, or just navigating the great outdoors, there are plenty of opportunities for things to go hilariously wrong. We’ve gathered a list of 11 of the funniest camping fails ever caught on camera that will have you laughing out loud. From tent mishaps to cooking disasters, these camping fails are sure to entertain.

One of the most iconic camping fails is the dreaded tent tangle. When Sarah and her friends went camping, they thought they had the perfect spot to set up their tent. However, as they started unpacking the tent, they quickly realized that the poles were all tangled up. After an hour of struggling and plenty of laughs, they finally managed to untangle the mess and get the tent set up, only to realize they had put it on a slight slant, resulting in a very lopsided sleeping situation for the night.

Building a campfire seems like a simple task, but for Tom and his buddies, it turned into a hilarious disaster. As they tried to start the fire, they soon realized that they had forgotten to bring matches or a lighter. After attempting to start the fire using friction and other creative methods, they finally gave up and resorted to eating cold canned food for dinner. Lesson learned: always double-check that you have a way to start a fire before heading into the wilderness.

Getting lost in the woods is no laughing matter, but when Emma and her family took a wrong turn on a hiking trail, they couldn’t help but find humor in the situation. As they attempted to find their way back to their campsite, they ended up going in circles and passing the same landmarks multiple times. Luckily, they eventually stumbled upon a helpful ranger who pointed them in the right direction. It was a navigational nightmare, but one that they can now laugh about.

When David decided to go camping on his own, he thought he was prepared for anything. However, when it started raining in the middle of the night, he quickly realized that his sleeping bag was not as waterproof as he had thought. Waking up in a puddle of water was not the surprise he had been hoping for. From that day on, he always made sure to check the weather forecast before heading out on a camping trip.

Encountering wildlife is part of the camping experience, but for Megan, it turned into a memorable fail. While attempting to take a selfie with a deer, she accidentally spooked it, causing it to run right through their campsite, knocking over their cooler and scattering food everywhere. The combination of shock and laughter made for an unforgettable camping memory, and a lesson learned about the importance of respecting the wildlife.

Cooking over a campfire can be challenging, as Alex and his friends discovered during a camping trip. As they attempted to cook a simple meal of hot dogs and beans, they quickly realized that they had forgotten to pack a can opener for the beans. After trying to come up with creative solutions (including smashing the can with a rock), they eventually gave up and just roasted the hot dogs over the fire. It was a mealtime mayhem that resulted in some hungry campers that night.