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We only use pegs to hold it down whilst pitching. We actually remove them for our smaller tents as we have to fold the groundsheet under to fit (we use the same PE groundsheet for both of them). The tent and stuff hold it in position.

Vango do some affordable quality PE groundsheets in various size combinations.

Helen

Groundsheets or tarps shouldn't be any more than a tenner, and often cheaper, so if it frays just get another one. Anyway, it won't fray.

You don't need to have eyelets, just peg through the tarp. I only peg temporarily on a gusty day to stop it taking off, once the tent is on top I remove the pegs, but yes, you can buy mushroom top pegs that are designed to peg it down withouth protruding too much at the top.

I use a bit of pondliner, it's got a few holes in it where I've been putting pegs in various places but the ability to protect from stones and twigs is not compromised.

Great choice of tent!!!

I can pitch it on my own (short, unfit mum of 3) but agree that it's much easier with an extra pair of hands, especially if it's very windy!