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Groundsheets and Footprints

Sheets under the tent to keep the floor dry and clean.

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Soomloom Waxed Canvas Ground Sheet 216 x 120cm

A waterproof, wear-resistant waxed canvas ground sheet for use under a tent or as a picnic mat.

Only 5 left

£75.99
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2 Person Tent Footprint - 15D Silnylon Groundsheet, 210 x 130cm

Lightweight 15D silnylon footprint (210 x 130cm, 165g) that protects a 2-person tent floor from moisture and abrasion.

£33.99
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Tent Footprint Tarp - Polyester Groundsheet with Carry Sack, 100 x 150cm

Lightweight waterproof polyester tarp, 100 x 150cm, for use as a tent footprint, picnic mat or beach mat.

From £11.99
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3F UL Gear Tent Footprint Ground Sheet - Waterproof Nylon/Polyester Camping Mat

Waterproof nylon or polyester tent footprint ground sheet in three sizes, for protecting tent floors on camping trips.

From £23.99
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Aluminium Foil Moisture-Proof Tent Footprint

A lightweight, waterproof aluminium foil mat that reflects heat and blocks ground moisture, ideal as a tent footprint or picnic mat.

From £13.99
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Ultralight Polycro Groundsheet - Waterproof Tent Footprint

Ultralight, waterproof Polycro groundsheet with tie-out points and bungee cords included, available in Single or Double size.

From £19.99
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4.1 x 4.1m Large Hexagon/Octagon Camping Mat - Waterproof Ground Sheet

Large waterproof hexagon or octagon camping mat with PU-coated Oxford fabric, pegs and storage bags included.

From £35.99
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Waterproof Tent Footprint Tarp 200 x 210cm with Carry Sack

Waterproof 200 x 210cm polyester tarp for use as a tent footprint, picnic mat or beach mat, packs into its own sack.

From £18.99
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Waterproof Camping Groundsheet - Large Octagonal/Hexagonal Tent Footprint

Large waterproof 210D Oxford groundsheet for camping, picnics and hammock shelters, with aluminium stakes and storage bag included.

From £36.99
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Ultralight Waterproof Tent Footprint & Picnic Mat with Windproof Stakes

A lightweight, waterproof tent footprint and picnic mat with windproof stakes and reflective webbing, available in four sizes.

From £20.99
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Tyvek Tent Vestibule Mat - Ultralight Waterproof Ground Sheet

Ultralight 35g Tyvek ground sheet that creates a clean, waterproof vestibule mat for your tent.

From £16.99
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Naturehike Ground Sheet Waterproof Picnic Blanket & Tent Footprint

Waterproof Naturehike ground sheet that works as a picnic blanket, tent footprint or awning tarp, in three sizes.

From £18.99
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PaperLite Tyvek Ultralight Tent Vestibule Mat - Waterproof Ground Sheet

A 35g waterproof Tyvek ground sheet that keeps gear clean and dry in a tent vestibule.

From £14.99
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Ultralight Polycro Groundsheet - Waterproof Tent Footprint

Ultralight waterproof Polycro groundsheet for tents and tarps, with tie-out patches and bungee cords included.

From £13.99

What a footprint is

A footprint is a sheet that goes under your tent, between its groundsheet and the ground. It takes the wear from stones, roots, grit and thorns so the tent's own floor does not, adds a layer against damp coming up, and keeps the underside of the tent clean when you pack it away. A groundsheet here can also be a porch mat, a picnic blanket or a mat under a hammock.

Fitted, ultralight, tarp, large or heavy: which footprint

  • Lightweight footprints are cut for small tents: a 15D silnylon sheet 210 by 130cm weighs 165g, and another comes in three sizes up to 213 by 213cm in nylon or polyester. See backpacking and trekking tents.
  • Ultralight film and Tyvek sheets are the lightest: Polycro sheets 220 by 110cm weigh 67g, and a Tyvek porch mat 90 by 60cm about 35g, to keep packs and boots off wet ground.
  • Tarp groundsheets in polyester, from 100 by 150cm to 200 by 210cm, pack into their own sack and can be rigged overhead with ropes. See tarps and tarp shelters.
  • Large hexagon and octagon mats in 210D Oxford run from 3.25 by 2.9m to 4.1 by 4.1m, for big tents and awnings, with pegs included. See bell tents.
  • Heavy and warm sheets: a waxed cotton canvas sheet 216 by 120cm weighs about 2kg, and an aluminium foil mat reflects warmth and can go under or inside a tent.

A little smaller than the tent floor

This is the thing to get right. A footprint should be the same shape as the tent's floor and a little smaller, or folded under at the edges. Any part that sticks out beyond the tent catches rain and runs it underneath, where it sits and soaks through, so a footprint that is too big makes the tent wetter, not drier. Measure the floor of your tent, not the size on the label, and compare it with each product's size.

Waterproof ratings and weight

Groundsheets are often rated higher than flysheets, because you kneel and lie on them and press water through. The silnylon and Oxford sheets here are rated 5,000mm and the waxed canvas 2,000mm; about 1,000mm is the lowest rating usually called waterproof. Weight runs from 35g to about 2kg, so choose light for a walk and tough for the car.

Questions people ask about footprints

Do I need a footprint if my tent has a sewn-in groundsheet?

It is not essential, but the makers here sell theirs to protect the tent's own floor from wear and puncture, and a footprint is easier to replace than a groundsheet.

Can a footprint go inside the tent?

The foil mat here can, as a warm layer under your mat. For a carpet in the living area, see tent rugs and carpets.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when it usually arrives, so check it before ordering for a set date.

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