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Personphilipb11
27/4/2022 at 2:44pm
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for smaller tents ie the ones you can not stant up in and have to crawl into I was thinking it might be nice to have some kind of mat at the door way.

I was thinking of a strip of artficial grass of the type B&M bargins sells.

is this a bad idea or does anyone have a better one


PersonMonty15
27/4/2022 at 3:11pm
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I always put a mat at the entrance to my tent, as a doormat to catch grass, debris and wet, and reduced how much 'muck' walks into the general tent space.

For me it's always just been an off cut of carpet that was lying around at home and was disposable if it became too manky, but I've never had to crawl over it on all fours (large tent I can stand up in), so that needs some consideration, friction burns on your knees is not a good look and may require some nifty explanation under some circumstances!

If choosing a mat to buy, then I'd suggest something good at scraping grass and leaves etc. off shoes, something water resistant and easy to clean, and of course something that is comfortable to crawl over. Some of the artificial grass types may well be a good option.


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We usually peg a large piece of Bolon (breathable groundsheet) in front of the tent, or if using a small tent we pitch on top of it and leave the bigger portion of Bolton to the front.

If you can carry a rubber stable mat, that can work. Failing that, a rubber doormat in front of the tent will help.


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Many hikers like a sitting pad which they take from their packs and unfold and sit upon during lunch breaks.
Would this be suitable for you ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403621962040?hash=item5df9be6138:g:ks8AAOSwdNpiZfrt


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Personoldham
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Same here Breathable groundsheet, sold off a roll so get length you need. Any excess on width has multiple uses, makes excellent footprint ground sheet, Tent carpet, small pieces left over pieces make good table mats for non slip surface.

Yes it's useful stuff, more holey than Godly.

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PersonMick S.
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Quote: Originally posted by philipb11 on 27/4/2022
for smaller tents ie the ones you can not stant up in and have to crawl into I was thinking it might be nice to have some kind of mat at the door way.

I was thinking of a strip of artficial grass of the type B&M bargins sells.

is this a bad idea or does anyone have a better one



Rolls of fake grass can be heavy, but we do use a strip in front of the awning if its wet. But weight isnt an issue for us.


PersonG#Winger
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AH, the small tent, its what we used to call "wet knee camping" cos thats the only way you can get in or out after rain.

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I use a rubber car floor mat if I'm on a campsite (i.e. with my car) and a fold-up sit pad if I'm backpacking.


PersonBrommo
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Quote: Originally posted by Bramston on 27/4/2022
Many hikers like a sitting pad which they take from their packs and unfold and sit upon during lunch breaks.
Would this be suitable for you ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403621962040?hash=item5df9be6138:g:ks8AAOSwdNpiZfrt



Just ordered one of those.

Thanks



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