What Realistic Camping Annoyance Would You Add to a Survival Game?

Alright, survival game fans let’s say you’re designing the most realistic camping simulator out there. Not the glamorous “start a fire in two seconds” kind, but the one where you fumble with wet matches and trip over tent lines. What’s that one annoying-but-true camping detail you’d include to keep players on their toes?

For me, it’s gotta be the eternal struggle of packing a tent back into its original bag. No matter how neatly you fold it, it always feels like you’re wrestling a stubborn octopus. That, or the way rain finds its way into your boots no matter how waterproof they claim to be. What’s your pick?

The way your flashlight dies exactly when you need it most every damn time. And don’t get me started on the rocks that magically appear under your sleeping bag.

Implementing randomized gear malfunctions, such as zippers jamming or stove ignition failures, would enhance realism. Additionally, dynamic weather systems causing sudden temperature drops could disrupt player preparedness. These elements mirror real-world unpredictability.