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HI

Can anyone advise if a sewn-in ground sheet makes a tent much warmer that a detached one.  Trying to get as much advice as poss on buying a tent.

Regards

Jo

I am a great lover of SIGs, in-fact I wouldn't even consider a tent now that didn't have one, but thats just my opinion.

Having said that, and to answer your question, I stayed with a friend in his tent a little while ago which did not have a SIG, and I can honestly say I didn't really notice anything different in temperature.  But I did notice a lot more draughts than I get in my own tent.  But its very difficult to say as they are both very different tents.

Jo

Having had tents with both I can't really say I've noticed a difference in terms of warmth although one would expect the sewn-in ground sheet to provide some insulation from draughts. It also feels cosier because you can fully close up the tent. The sewn-in groundsheet also provides more protection from creep-crawlies and rain.

Cheers
Matt

I'm a big fan of SIG's too and wouldnt buy a tent without one for camping in the UK. Draught proof and creepy crawly proof.

Carol

Quote: Originally posted by magicaly on 17/4/2007

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I'm a big fan of SIG's too and wouldnt buy a tent without one for camping in the UK. Draught proof and creepy crawly proof.

Carol

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Ditto above.Ours is a pathfinder if you need extra ventilation just leave the inner curtains open being double walled aids air venting through tent,zip up if too draughty.Nobody likes spiders in my household!