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Im a newbie to camping and i am learning new things all the time however i kept hearing this word FOOTPRINT around and really dont know what people mean be it or indeed if i need one i feel a little thick lol

A footprint it an additional groundsheet that is put under your tent to protect the tents own groundsheet. Its a good idea to have a footprint groundsheet if your tent has a SIG (sewn in groundsheet).

Quote: Originally posted by sunvalleysue on 26/7/2009

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Hi,

The word 'footprint' refers to the total floor area of your tent.

And a lot of campers buy a footprint groundsheet,which is just slightly smaller than your tent and goes down on to the grass before you pitch your tent.You then put your tent on top of it.It helps to protect your tents SIG(sewn in groundsheet) if its got one,and also keeps dirt and mud off the bottom of your SIG.
Hope this helps.

I see Chris beat me to it.lol

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Soz sue. Im impressed cos im not normally that quick lol

 

The footprint also gives you a clean (hopefully dry too !) surface on which to unpack/repack everything, as well as giving you a "template" layout best suited for your pitch.