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

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.

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…

A tent is very important when going camping since this would be your temporary shelter. Buying a tent is a very good investment and you should choose wisely, so you can get long-lasting equipment. You can protect your tent against undesired elements using either footprint or tarp. These components help to protect you inside the tent and in the meantime the tent against damage.

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.

The Morrison 2 Tent Footprint, sized to work with the Morrison 2 tent, will extend the life of your tent by protecting it from abrasion and increase your comfort by adding a layer of protection against ground moisture. Color coded loops for easy attachment to main tent body Sized slightly smaller than tent floor to resist water pooling Fire retardant coating Dimensions: 52" x 88"