Tent Footprint

Have you just bought new tent only to find out that it’s recommended that you also purchase its corresponding tent footprint? If the tent floor is supposedly water-resistant and durable, what’s the point of having the footprint as well? A tent footprint is a layer of fabric designed to lie between your tent and the ground to provide an extra layer of moisture protection and prevent any unnecessary scratches or abrasions to the bottom of the tent.

🏕️ Before you pitch your tent, you'll want to put down a tent footprint to protect its floor. Here's how to DIY one for your next camping trip. Tent Footprints: Why You Want One and How to Make It #TentFootprint #Camping101 #CampingGear

Make a Tent Footprint: I just bought a new ultralight tent, and after seeing how expensive footprints were I set out to make one myself. A footprint is an important piece of ground protection to extend the life of your tent for as long as possible, especially for ultrali…

After investing in a tent, adding a footprint can start to feel rather pricey, not to mention the extra weight it adds to your pack. Fear not: a more cost-effective and lighter system can be to make (or buy) your own. There are a number of options in the DIY footprint realm, so let's break down a few of the most popular.

What is a tent footprint? We took a close look at when and why you should pack a ground sheet for your next camping trip.

Read our tent footprint buying guide before deciding on a camping tarp that fits your tent and your camping style, then see our top 5 best tent footprints.

DIY tent footprint: how to choose the right material for tent footprint? Step by Step to your tent footprint. How to keep your tent footprint in great shape?

Tents these days are expensive and fragile. This is the result of complex ultralight designs and modern high tech fabrics. After spending hundreds of dollars on a new tent, you want it to last as long as possible. One way to increase the lifespan of your tent is to use a footprint. This guide outlines the purpose of a tent footprint and what to consider when buying one. I’ll also explain how to make your own tent footprint on the cheap. #Hiking #Camping #Tent #TentFootprint #Tyvek…

DIY gear has so many great advantages. It cheaper, often lighter, and you can customize it just for you, just to name a few. It can be a little intimidating at first but you just have to get in there and give it a try. My latest piece of DIY gear is actually an improvement on a piece of gear I already had. A Tyvek (this is that waterproof wrap they put on houses) footprint for my Coleman Max 2 person tent. ...

Tent footprints or ground cloths are sheets of very durable fabric, often made out of polyester or nylon, and are applied underneath the camping tents to protect the floor against rips, wear, and tears when the ground is not that smooth.