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Quote: Originally posted by die_hard_camper on 03/8/2005

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I like a SIG and I put a cheap blue tarpaulin on the ground first where the tent is going to go, so the groundsheet isn't going to get all mucky.

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What a good idea. Just bought my Soulpad 5000 hybrid and haven't used it yet as Ibought it for this Summer 2013, so don't really want to get it all mucky. Thanks

Quote: Originally posted by bobsy852 on 03/6/2014HI there,

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I'm new to all this camping. After a bit of research I understand what a sewn in groundsheet is.
I've been looking at some Vango tents though and they have a "linked in groundsheet"?

Is this just clipped to the fly?

Do tents have a groundsheet beneath the sleeping area in most cases? (i.e, there are usually 2 layers between your sleeping bag and the grass?)

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Quote: Originally posted by Mucker1884 on 08/6/2014

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Hi miniardifans,
The trick there, is to use a footprint under your main groundsheet. Basically, it's an extra sheet, be it a purpose made one specifically made for your tent, or a builders tarp from B&Q... or anything waterproof and of the right size. Laid flat below your tent, and just a couple of inches smaller than the outside perimeter of your tent, it will keep all but the very outside edges of your SIG or ZIG clean and dry (you can towel these bits as you roll it up), and is easy to get clean and dry once back home.
Just make sure the footprint never protrudes outside of the tent edges, as it will collect any rain, which may run between your main groundsheet and the footprint. As they are both waterproof, any puddle will stay there until you go home!

Good for under a ZIG... GREAT for under a SIG!!

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