A tent footprint or groundsheet is a protective sheet of fabric or material that is placed underneath a tent and is an essential piece of gear for any camper.

A rainfly or flysheet (also known as rain cover) can be used to block out rain and keep you dry during your time in the great outdoors, but it also serves another purposes.

There are great benefits for buying a roof box for camping. A car roof box can be especially helpful when you have a small car that doesn’t have enough storage space to fit all your gear, also you will have easy-to-access items and don’t have to keep packing and unpacking at every stop.

In order to choose the right sized tent, its also important to know if you will be sleeping on the floor, then you will need about 20 square feet per person. If you are sleeping on cots, you will need about 30 square feet per person. You also need to account for any gear that you will have with you. A good rule of thumb is to add an extra 10 square foot per person for gear.

If you’re looking to purchase a family tent, it’s important to ensure that you get a tent big enough to fit everyone. Remember that it’s not just about sleeping space; while tents are generally advertised based on how many people they can fit, it’s also worth considering how much extra room there is.

Choosing the right size tent to use while camping can be daunting, especially if you’re new to the practice. But it doesn’t have to be that way! By answering these few simple questions, you’ll be able to find a shelter that’s perfect for your next camping trip.

• How many people are you camping with?
• What type of campers are you?
• How long are you camping for?
• Are you sleeping on the floor or in cots?
• What the average living space required for the average sized person?

There are a few different kinds of tents you can choose from, but when it comes to tents for families there are some important considerations. To start, a family tent will typically be larger and have more room than your average tent. This makes sense—you wouldn’t want four grown adults to be crammed into a two-person tent! It also means that weight is likely to be an issue; if you’re going camping as a couple, then one of those lightweight single- or double-person models might be best. 

If you’re going on a camping trip and you want to be able to enjoy the experience with your children, you’ll need to find ways to keep them busy and entertained throughout the duration of your trip. With that in mind,  read our article  for 10 ideas for keeping kids busy on your next camping trip. 

You may be wondering if your roof box will be able to accommodate your tent or camping gear. The good news is that roof boxes come in different sizes, and most can fit tents, sleeping bags, and other camping equipment.

A flysheet is a waterproof cover for my tent that helps protect against bad weather. It’s important to know how to pitch a rainfly correctly so that it doesn’t blow away in the wind. Some rainflies come pre-attached to the tent, but mostly they are a separate and optional piece of gear.

Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Choose a spot for your tent that’s level and clear of debris.
2. Lay out the flysheet over top of your tent. If the rainfly has any zips (for doors) make sure they are zipped before you start staking or strapping down your rainfly.
3. Connect your flysheet to each corner of the tent
4. Pitch your tent and stake it down before you start staking or strapping down your flysheet.
5. Start at one end and stake/strap down the corners of the flysheet.
6. Pull the flysheet taut and stake/strap down the other corners.

Some rainflies come with Velcro straps, use the straps to attach the rainfly to the poles of the tent. Make sure your flysheet is nice and taut as its main purpose is to prevent your tent from rain, you want the rainwater to run down the flysheet and not collect in any loose fabric.

To set up your footprint or groundsheet, simply place it on the ground in the desired location and then place your tent on top of it. Line up the corners of the tent with the corners of the sheet and keep in mind where the door of the tent should be. Make sure to secure the corners of the footprint or groundsheet to the ground, as most sheets on the market these days have grommets (Holes or loops) so that it doesn’t move around during the night. We recommend using stakes, or sandbags if there are no grommets available to secure it to the ground.