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Quote: Originally posted by Bob61 on 07/4/2016

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Why not buy a Tarpaulin of the right size (or as close as possible).

A footprint helps to protect a sewn in groundsheet from damage by tree roots, stones, thorns and other sharp objects that might not be noticed when pitching. It also helps with insulation and keeps the bottom of the tent clean and dry which means you can pack away a dry, clean tent. The tarpaulin/footprint can just be folded or rolled up and cleaned at home far easier than the bottom of the tent groundsheet.

The only thing to consider is that the footprint should be a few inches shorter than the base of the tent all round so that water doesn't drip on it from the flysheet and run back underneath the tent, pooling between the footprint and the groundsheet.

Bearing in mind that we don't normally walk right up to the walls of the tent there is no need for the footprint to fit exactly...that applies to tent carpet too.

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Quote: Originally posted by dtiapril on 07/4/2016

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Vango website appears to have these in stock from what I can see:

http://www.vango.co.uk/gb/campsite/131-edoras-500xl-footprint-extension-groundsheet.html

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