Worst camping trip disaster you've had

[Alan]

I set up my tent in what looked like a good spot. It rained that night and I woke up in a literal puddle. What's your biggest camping fail? The kind that seemed fine until it all went wrong.

 

[Just_Matt]

I once pitched too close to a creek, ended up floating my gear and sleeping soggy all night.

 

[Oliver]

I decided to set up camp in this nice, flat-looking spot right by a creek thinking it was perfect. Byt it rained straight through the night and my REI Half Dome ended up feeling more like a little wading pool.

 

[Alan]

I once pitched too close to a creek, ended up floating my gear and sleeping soggy all night.

Creeks get real ambitious when it rains overnight.

 

[Alan]

I decided to set up camp in this nice, flat-looking spot right by a creek thinking it was perfect. Byt it rained straight through the night and my REI Half Dome ended up feeling more like a little wading pool.

Flat spots near water always look perfect… right until they turn into your personal swimming pool.