I have been looking at tarpaulins to use as a footprint. My tent is 580x320.some of the tarpaulin I've looked at are really expensive. Can I use a cheap one from b&q? For our first hol we will be camping on grass. We are hoping to travel through Europe at a later date and may be pitching on sand or gravel. Any help would be appreciated
I bought a budget tarp from Tarpulines Direct for use as a primary groundsheet to give the tent's PVC zipped in groundsheet extra protection against sharp stones etc. and it is still going strong after 4 seasons.
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To put on the ground to keep underside of tent clean you can use a cheap plastic tarpaulin or cheaper still use a plastic dustsheet from B&Q, only about 3quid, if its muddy when you leave just roll it up & chuck it in the skip.
Quote: Originally posted by Billy x on 18/3/2015
To put on the ground to keep underside of tent clean you can use a cheap plastic tarpaulin or cheaper still use a plastic dustsheet from B&Q, only about 3quid, if its muddy when you leave just roll it up & chuck it in the skip.
Be careful with lightweight tarpaulins or plastic sheets...I have seen a few flying high across fields on windy days.
I don't know how much you are willing to spend but Tarpaulins Direct, also selling on Amazon as Bradshaws Direct, do a 'topgrade tarpaulin', 200gsm which is good quality. A 6m x 4m would be £28.
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