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Thread: Tent footprint, do you use one?

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    Tent footprint, do you use one?

    So I recently picked up a hilleberg Allak to add to my mountain hunting gear. I’m curious if you guys who take expensive tents like this buy or make a footprint for a already heavy tent. Or do you find they are durable enough on there own? Is it overkill or smart wear resistance?

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    Re: Tent footprint, do you use one?

    I have an Allak I use all the time. I also bought the footprint and use it most of the time.

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    Re: Tent footprint, do you use one?

    Use it always. Makes for quicker setup as well. Pull it tight and stake it down. Use as a backup siltarp

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    Re: Tent footprint, do you use one?

    I have an Allak, don't use the footprint. Instead I use two contractor garbage bags side-by-side. That way they can double for other purposes, they always come in handy on a trip. The footprint is a one trick pony.
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    Re: Tent footprint, do you use one?

    I use a piece of Typar building wrap cut to size,rolls up small and weighs almost nothing.
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    Re: Tent footprint, do you use one?

    I use mine all the time, weighs very little and provides an extra layer of protection to your floor. I don't own a Hilleberg so I don't know how tough their floors are but to me using a footprint just makes sense, way less likely to get a puncture or tear, not to mention just your normal wear and tear..

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    Re: Tent footprint, do you use one?

    Always use footprint on my tents.
    Steven

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    Re: Tent footprint, do you use one?

    Ok thanks for the input. Looks like I’ll pick one up. Probably a hilleberg footprint because I like how it attaches to the tent and stays there for future use. Everything goes up together in one shot

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    Re: Tent footprint, do you use one?

    Always use mine on all my tents. Extends the life of your tent.

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