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Call it a tent footprint, groundsheet, or ground cloth, you need one to help protect your tent floor. Camping tents don't usually come with their own tent footprint, but manufacturers often sell one as an add-on accessory. Why? Read on to find out more!
Tent Footprint FAQS:
What is a tent footprint?
A tent footprint is a groundsheet that protects the bottom of your tent and lengthens the lifespan as a result. It's a separate piece from the tent floor, usually made of a higher denier than the camping tents they protect. Denier is the weight of the thread used in fabric, higher numbers being thicker and lower numbers being thinner. Most tent fabrics are a low to mid-level denier to cut weight while still providing some durability. Ultralight tents can be particularly vulnerable to damage to tent floors from even mild abrasion.
Are tent footprints worth it?
When you weigh the cost of a tent vs. the cost of a tent footprint, they're definitely worth it. Buying a groundsheet every few years will save you a ton in the long run, since a quality tent can cost quite a bit and deserves to last as long as possible.
You can get specific groundsheets to match popular models from the original tent manufacturers, here are just a few:
- Big Agnes Tent Footprints
- MSR Tent Footprints
- ALPS Mountaineering Tent Footprints
- Marmot Tent Footprints
How big should a tent footprint be?
This is a case where bigger isn't better. Your tent footprint should be slightly smaller than the tent floor by about two inches. This allows room for your tent stakes and prevents water from collecting on the footprint.
How do you put a footprint on a tent?
This is the simplest part of setting up a tent! All you have to do is lay the tent footprint down where you want to set up your tent. Then assemble your tent over it, and you're done! If you have any excess tent footprint, be sure to tuck it under the bottom of your tent before you stake it down.
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