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I have got two queries I hope people can help me with:

1)  I have heard a few people say that they put a tarpaulin under their groundsheet.  Is this the best thing to do, and where would I get a tarpaulin from and at what cost? 

2)  Does anyone know the dimensions of the Coleman Columbia 10, I have looked on the website but the text is too small to read!!  I bought it without really thinking about the dimensions but then I have seen a couple of posts saying some sites won't let you on with certain size tents!

Would be grateful if anyone could shed any light for me.

Thanks

Julie

Hi Julester66,

There have been a number of threads on this subject. Two main reasons - keeps your groundsheet clean (especially useful if you have a SIG), also provides additional protection from any sharp stones etc you missed sticking through the groundsheet. I got a couple of 5m x 4m tarps from Homebase for a tenner each and cut them to fit the footprint of out tent.

Can't help you on the other one I'm afraid (have you looked on other sites to see if there is an enlarged version?)

Hi

Tarps great idea, we always use one. Again, B & Q seems best place to get them from.  Just looked for your dimensions on

www.outdoorgear.co.uk

This is what they state, but check for yourself on the website to make sure I got it right.

DIMENSIONS: 640cm x 620cm [20' 9" x 20' 4"]

Hope this helps

Dave

B&Q for me.  Got a large tarp for about £4.  Worked out when folded in half it will fit under the bedroom of me tent.  keeps the base clean

Mike J

hi julester and welcome to the site

we use a tarp to keep the underside of the tent clean,as its a SIG (sown in ground sheet) as it would need to be cleaned before being re-packed, it also add extra protection from stones etc.

you can buy tarps for most DIY places, and if you want to you can lay one out and pitch your tent on top, then cut around it (carefully!) to make a foot print of your tent.

sorry i cant help you with the dimentions of your colombia though

Hi we use DPM  (damp proof membrane) it works really well we cut of the length we require and then you can curl it up at the edges so rain does not go under the tent.From Homebase

Mick