A tent footprint is a piece of protective fabric or material that you lay under your tent that provides a moisture barrier and protects your tent floor from abrasion and punctures.
Is a tent footprint the same as a tarp?
Tent footprints and tarps protect the bottom of a tent while providing insulation from moisture and chill. Tent footprints are expensive but shaped for the tent and are lighter to carry. Tarps are heavy and require customizing, but are cheaper, offer greater protection, and are highly durable.
How do I choose a tent footprint?
It might sound surprising, but it’s best when a tent footprint is up to 2 inches smaller than the outline of your tent. The thing is that if your groundsheet extends from the tent edge or is the same size, it can cause water to pool between the footprint and your tent floor in the rain.
Does Tyvek work as a tent footprint?
I think it is superior to alternative polyester or plastic footprints. I purchased the Tyvek large size footprint to put under my tent. The Footprint is light weight, durable, and easy to pack. I especially appreciate that the Tyvek is already pre-cut and has an affordable price point.
Is a ground sheet the same as a footprint?
A footprint (or groundsheet) is a lightweight sheet roughly the shape of your tent floor’s outline that lays beneath your tent forming a barrier or extra layer between your tent floor and the ground. These are often additional or optional pieces of gear.
How do you secure a tent while sleeping?
- Tents Can Be Locked With Twistable Wire Bread Ties.
- Use Shoe Laces To Lock The Tent Making A Bow, Not A Knot.
- Suitcase Size Padlock To Thread Through The Tent’s Zippers.