You might think camping isn’t for everyone, but there are different levels of luxuries to consider before you go dismissing the idea altogether. You can slum it in the middle of nowhere with nothing but your sleeping bag and the stars, or you can get the kind of tent that resembles a bedroom when kitted out, with a mattress more comfortable than your own. You don’t have to be an engineer to work your way around the tent construction instructions, either. They range from the simplest of creations that require next to no assembly whatsoever, to the bog standard types that have poles, cables and hooks. Set up some tables and chairs right outside and it will be just like sitting in your own garden with a pretty lantern to illuminate your surroundings or a fire to keep everyone warm.

If done right, camping can be a fantastic experience! All it takes is a little bit of forward thinking and preparation and you can have a fun, safe, comfortable trip with next to no assembly required, or at least, none that has you tearing your hair out.