Do you need a ground sheet under a tent?
While a ground sheet is not required, a ground sheet under your tent, whether it is built-in or external, will provide extra comfort, protection, and warmth from the elements while extending the life of your tent.
How big should a tent ground sheet be?
How big should the tent footprint be? It’s ideal to buy one that’s around 2 inches smaller than the bottom part of the tent. This way, if it rains when you’re out camping, you don’t need to worry about water going underneath the shelter, damping all the ground beneath you.
Why do you need a ground cloth for my tent?
Putting some sort of ground cover or tarp under your tent is essential for the durability of your tent and to keep it warm and dry. Sand camping is very different and water will seep into, if not float, your tent in heavy rain if you put a tarp under the tent.
How do you keep moisture out of a tent?
1) Ventilation is the number one way to help reduce condensation.
- Ventilation is the number one way to help reduce condensation.
- Pick the best camp location.
- Don’t cook in your tent.
- Avoid bringing wet clothes and gear into the tent.
- Stake your tent out fully.
- Wipe the inside tent down.
Should the tarp be bigger than the tent?
In conclusion, the tarps that you get, regardless of the size, always need to be bigger than the tent when going over. But when used as a tent footprint to better protect your tent and keep the water out, make the tarp slightly smaller. If there are multiple people coming with you, multiple tarps are recommended.
What size tarp should I get for my tent?
Commonly available tent tarp sizes
| No. of people | Minimum tarp size (ft) | Recommended Tarp size (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 person | 6×8 | 7×9 |
| 3-4 person | 7×9 | 8×10 |
| 5-6 person | 8×10 | 9×12 |
| 6-8 person | 9×12, 10×12 | 10×14 |