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28/8/2009 at 10:34pm
 Location: Sheffield
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Hello everyone, I would like to know if it is worth getting a footprint and carpet?  Does it make much diference to your tent? 

Thanks

Jayne ;-)



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28/8/2009 at 10:38pm
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Yes. The footprint (or something made to fit) protects the SIG, gives you a layout to work from, and a dry area to unpack/re-pack your tent on.

And the carpet (or something of similar size) aids warmth and general coziness and comfort inside the tent.

 



28/8/2009 at 10:39pm
 Location: Cheshire
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Most definately, we have both, it was fab having the footprint as it keeps the bottom of your tent clean.

this makes the difference when you come to packing it away.

The carpet was great as the kids played happily on the floor and didn't complain about it being cold or anything, also at the end of our camping holiday we lifted it out and shook it, so no mess inside the tent.

Excellent, imo.

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28/8/2009 at 10:42pm
 Location: West yorkshire
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A footprint is great ,( but use a tarp not the branded tent ones!)..if you have a sewn in groundsheet - as it saves having to clean the bottom of your tent when packing away and can be packed away from the tent to keep everything clean  .Its pretty pointless if your groundsheet is seperate.  I know lots of people have carpets too and they help with keeping the tent warm and cosy. I manage fine with a couple of picnic rugs (and its a lot cheaper). I suppose its all down to budget and personal preferance.

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28/8/2009 at 10:45pm
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Thanks, will look for one of each.  Cheers

Jayne  17



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28/8/2009 at 11:37pm
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Carpet is brilliant. My camping in the old days was in mountain type tents and we packed light, so carpet not an option. But it's family camping now, with transport, and I wouldn't be without a carpet of some sort.

But, instead of looking at the picnic rug or the proper tent carpet options, I decided to buy a large natural coir rug and it's fantastic. It will also be used at home so I don't even have to store it anywhere! You can see a bit of it in the picture below. It made a huge difference to tent homeliness and comfort!



28/8/2009 at 11:39pm
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BTW, the rug cost £49 for something over 7ft x 9ft - bargain.


28/8/2009 at 11:44pm
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absolutely! Wouldn't be without them... the carpet is lovely and cozy and no cold feet! Bonus 17

Footprint is also extra insulation aswell as to keep the SIG clean!



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29/8/2009 at 12:05am
 Location: swansea
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yes, tarp is much cheaper and does the same job, our outwell carpet is fab , and far superior to the gelert carpert my sis bought. The outwell one lies flat and stays flat , the gelert one is lighter and doesn't stay put as well as the outwell one. it wrinkles and creases up.

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29/8/2009 at 9:49am
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ours is the vango carpet and its perfect

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29/8/2009 at 10:05am
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Yes, both are worth it. With a footprint you can work out exactly where you want the tent to be, especially useful in tight pitches. The carpet is simply a godsend. Get both.


29/8/2009 at 11:34am
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Thanks everyone, off to spend some more money!!

Jayne x



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29/8/2009 at 11:40am
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Quote: Originally posted by thewilsons1979 on 29/8/2009

Thanks everyone, off to spend some more money!!

Jayne x




Believe me it will be money well spent.

We wer lucky enough to get the carpet and footprint free with our SunValley 6.I wouldn't be without either.I can't imagine our tent without a carpet.lol

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29/8/2009 at 2:58pm
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We put a tarp down and had the carpet and it was luverlee Nice and warm and comfortable underfoot and the kids could sprawl out on it to draw, do jigsaws, play games.

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29/8/2009 at 5:06pm
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i think the carpet is amazing - we use carpet in the main living areas and picnic rugs in the bedroom. Keep trying to get a footprint cheap, but still undecided if its worth it. as for some saying its extra insulation, i think the extra insulation a second tarp brings is minimal to be honest, but good for deciding the direction to pitch tent.

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29/8/2009 at 5:37pm
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Tbh,the main reason to get a footprint is imo to keep the underneath of your SIG free from dirt and mud.Your tent then is always going away clean and you can just hose/brush your footprint when you get home.

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