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I don't think you'll be asked to 'lift' the groundsheet if you have a S.I.G. let's face it, you just can't do it...
It used to be common practice to roll back the groundsheet a couple of times a week, to allow the grass to 'breathe'. If your going out for a day, it doesn't take too long to fold the groundsheet back; then roll it out again, when you get home in the evening... I think it's a good practice that's fallen out of use, due to the amount of 'gear' we take. Most of us can't be bothered to spend ten minutes shifting it all, for the sake of a patch of grass!...
The downside is, more campsites may decide not to take fortnight bookings from tents with a S.I.G. (I know of two that do it already), or from campers who refuse to lift the groundsheet occasionally (I think daily is a bit excessive)... But, we all have a choice, if it's not something you're willing to do, then choose another site. There are still plenty of site owners who don't mind bald patches everywhere. Personally, I prefer green pitches; so I'm happy to fold the groundsheet back a couple of times a week and air the grass...
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"Essex Kingfisher"
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Topic: Lifting ground sheets
