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Get one as close to the footprint size as possible and make sure it just tucks under the SIG when the tent is pitched, or else it will channel water under the tent in a downpour. We usually peg ours at the corners (just so it doesn't blow away) until we are pitched and then the weight of the tent holds it down, so we remove tarp pegs and tuck under. They seem to be cheapest in B&Q (blue ones, but the colour is immaterial when it is under the tent!).

Hope this helps!

  Yes take Liddenhams advice,as to cutting the size,but if you go to a builders merchant, and ask for a membrane which is used as a dampcourse,you'll find it cheaper, and they will cut you the size you want with no joints.My footprint is 19ftx 14 ft Also remember to take with you a strong waterproof bag,then when you pack things away, fold the membrane in such a way that the muddy side is inside, then when you get home,hose it down hang it to dry and pack it away for your next camp.We did this 3 years ago and are still using the same piece of membrane.

Quote: Originally posted by corpogreen on 04/5/2007

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  Yes take Liddenhams advice,as to cutting the size,but if you go to a builders merchant, and ask for a membrane which is used as a dampcourse,you'll find it cheaper, and they will cut you the size you want with no joints.My footprint is 19ftx 14 ft Also remember to take with you a strong waterproof bag,then when you pack things away, fold the membrane in such a way that the muddy side is inside, then when you get home,hose it down hang it to dry and pack it away for your next camp.We did this 3 years ago and are still using the same piece of membrane.

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We found a groundsheet in my dads garage - he used it to cover some plaster board once ??

Anyway if we cut it down - to put under our monty 4 - any tips ????

Do you think the "footprints" available for some tents are a rip off?  Seems to me this way is just as effective for a fraction of the cost!

Steve

 Yes Candy Floss, just make sure that the groundsheet you cut is a good 6 inches too small all round then any rain will not drop on it and get between the groundsheet and the SIG

Quote: Originally posted by corpogreen on 05/5/2007

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 Yes Candy Floss, just make sure that the groundsheet you cut is a good 6 inches too small all round then any rain will not drop on it and get between the groundsheet and the SIG

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 Corpogreen - saved me a few bob - was looking at buying one.

Just another question - do they need to be pegged down?

Thanks