Footprints

A footprint for your tent has really come a long way. A footprint is now custom fitted, lightweight, and reasonable priced. There is no longer any reason to make your own footprint by buying sheets of cheap construction tarps and cutting them to fit your tent as a footprint, and yes we all know we have done this before. Now a footprint is made from an extremely lightweight, waterproof fabric. Not only does a footprint protect you from the elements below but a footprint also prolongs the life of your tent by protecting your floor. Nowadays there is another great reason to purchase a footprint and that is for the ultralight hikers who like to pack the fast fly version of their tent.

Feel free to leave the tent at home and only bring the Poles, fly, footprint, and stakes with you on your next trip. This can be a great lightweight alternative for those areas you are not expecting harsh weather or lots of bugs.