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Just got back from camping at easter in our Columbia 600, similar to the Monty - you certainly felt warmer walking on the carpet than on the groundsheet of the inner tents (and they have 3 layers of groundsheet from the bare earth!). The carpets really make a big difference. They will also protect the SIG from wear from chairs and other furniture. At least with the side entrance of the Monty you won't be walking mud into the main living area of the tent. Someone has just put a new picture up for the Vango Columbia 600 on its review page that shows the advantage of the enclosed side entrance and separate porch groundsheet - the MUD! We found the same. Our carpet stayed lovely and clean.

Helen

ok - you have all persuaded me - am now sorting out a carpet!  thanks fo rall your comments - really appreciated.

z

i dont think we could do without the monty carpet and recommend it, only with it had some way of stopping slowly creeping down the tent (ours does anyway).

Like others have mentioned its a big space to cover with picnic blankets!