We now have to take our holidays during school breaks and are increasing frustrated by the family holiday tax, so we decided to give camping a go. This could be a big mistake or we could have a great time - you never know until you give things a try!

I have never done any camping, however, I have spent a few nights under canvas. I'm a fisherman and have done a few night sessions under the umbrella shelter. Believe you me, having a tent to sleep in is a positive luxury, in comaparison.

Take a look below at a few of our misadventures:

Buying the first tent

Erecting our tent in the garden

First night in the tent!

Those pegs were rubbish after all!

That's the tent ripped then!

I think we need thicker sleeping bags

Is the air in the airbed really cold?