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PersonSmudge1971
02/11/2014 at 10:48am
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Hi all we rnew to camping have enjoyed a couple of trips this year and we have really enjoyed it ,so plan to start getting some extra bits.
We have a Kalahari 10 tent (blue one) and we looking at getting a footprint for it .i have read on other posts about just buying a cheap tarp and cutting it slightly shorter by an inch or two. the question being would you have an issue with these if a campsite requires a breathable groundsheet.
also any recommendations on what to use as a carpet as the Kalahari is now green and have no matching carpets left.
many thanx in advance    Chris


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This thread may help.

No campsite requires a breathable groundsheet/footprint for tents as most these days come with sewn in groundsheets and that would be impossible.

With regards to the carpet, take the measurements of the area you wish to cover and look for carpets of a similar size and colour but different makes, or, use picnic rugs.

My tent is green and I bought green tartan picnic rugs.


Personmikegalagher
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What Bob says. Any campsite accepting tents but talking about breathable groundsheets only either

a) is talking about caravan awnings or
b) doesn't know their business or
c) both.


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The gelert meridian 10 is identical size to the Kalahari 10 so the carpet should fit perfect and being grey is very neutral (£32 at sportsdirect)


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Personladycake
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being grey= hide muck!! i just use a cheap tarp too. just ordered a vango tempest 200. will buy a tarp to fit when she arrives. i`d use a waterproof rug to be honest.

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PersonSmudge1971
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many thanks for the replies, will take advice on board have looked at some tarps and picnic rugs on ebay.



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