Advertisement
Message Forums |
|
 Topic: Stupid Question - what is a footprint?
|
  |
16/4/2013 at 10:20am
Location: Derby.
Outfit: Karsten 350+Awnings
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 01/7/2012 Diamond Member 
Forum Posts: 9054
Tent Reviews: 5
| Site Reviews Total: | 40 |
|
| Site Reviews 2024: | 0  |
| Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2020: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2019: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2018: | 2  |
|
| Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2020: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2019: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2018: | 6 |
|
Some excellent explanations above, and all points pretty much covered.
I'd just like to add....
We recently camped (twice) on a hardstanding pitch. (The tent field was closed... It was winter... I'm 'ard as nails!!) After the second trip, I took home a nice clean tent, or more accurately,a heavy and wet tent, but with a nice clean underbelly.
All I had to do, was to lay out the footprint (as opposed to a full tent) in the garden, quick hose/brush. Job done.... except.... horror of horrors... when I threw the footprint over the washing line, there they were..... dozens of 'em... twinkling like stars in the night.... the daylight shining brightly through my black footprint... HOLES!! Pin holes, mostly, but holes nonetheless!
Imagine my relief, when I replaced the footprint with a new one for a tenner (actually, at that price, I bought two!).
This post would not have been so light hearted, had I have found the same damage to my Sewn in Groundsheet... effectively ruining a none-too-shabby tent!!
Ok, I was on hard, rough ground, but just one similar stone, undetected on a grass pitch, could result in the same outcome.
Thoroughly pre-check your pitch (REGARDLESS OF SURFACE) for loose/sharp stones, twigs, stray tent pegs, wine bottles, T Bones, abandoned children etc, or indeed, any other potentially damaging items, THEN lay down a footprint.
I've already vowed, when we return to the same hardstanding next winter (Yes, I will) I will lay down the previously damaged footprint first, then BOTH the replacements, before even considering getting the tent out of the car!
I may be thick... but not as thick as to make the same mistake twice!! 
Your wise Uncle Mucker
xxx
-------------
Campervan:
Give us chance!
Tent:
July 2012-Dec 2024: 456 nights.
|
16/4/2013 at 10:37am
Location: Derby.
Outfit: Karsten 350+Awnings
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 01/7/2012 Diamond Member
Forum Posts: 9054
Tent Reviews: 5
| Site Reviews Total: | 40 |
|
| Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2020: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2019: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2018: | 2 |
|
| Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2020: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2019: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2018: | 6 |
|
Quote: Originally posted by whippetlover22 on 16/4/2013
So I take it, it has a different use to a groundsheet?
To a Zip-in or Sewn-in Tent groundsheet?
No.
It's the same... in principle.
It may be thinner/cheaper material, but it will be waterproof.
As daft as it sounds, it keeps your groundsheet clean and dry, but is so much easier to clean than the underside of your whole tent.
If it's particularly wet/muddy, when you strike camp, have a large bin liner handy.... roll it up, bung it in the liner, chuck it t' back yard, and sort it one night after work, when you can be ar5ed... or the day before your next trip, if you're a real slob!! :-) It just needs to be dry,and all/any lumps of mud brushed off. It doesn't necessarily need to be washed/scrubbed. Just lay it "soiled" side down each time,so the top stays nice and clean, against your Tent groundsheet.
Quote: Originally posted by Sillygoose on 16/4/2013
Thanks for that info. I presume you buy them separately so. Will have a look online.
Just one example here
-------------
Campervan:
Give us chance!
Tent:
July 2012-Dec 2024: 456 nights.
|
|
|
6119 Visitors online !
Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite
[Message Forums]
[Caravan Sites & Camping]
[Company Listings]
[Features / Advice]
[Virtual Brochure]
[Shop!]
[Reception]
[Competitions]
[Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]
[Event Diary]
[Contact Us]
[Tent Reviews]
Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024 |
Advertisement
|
|
|
I didn`t use to have one but it makes packing the tent away a much cleaner task.
