A reviewer mentioned needing a tarp. Does this tent require you to purchase a tarp to put underneath it?
1588592
The bottom is waterproof lined, but since a basic tarp only costs $9 is used one anyway. Better to have it and not need it then to need it and not have it!
1588593
Yes. All tents require you to purchase a tent. And even if they say you dont need to buy one, I would highly recommend buying one. You want to be sure that the tarp is just slightly larger than the tent but not oversized. There are several reasons you would want to put a tarp under your tent. First off, it prevents water from getting under your tent. This cuts down on mold and mildew which you never want on any of your camping gear. Secondly, it provides a layer of protection from the ground at night when it cools down. Lastly, extend the tarp out in the front of the door. This way you can take off your shoes/boots at the door and not track all that into your tent. Yes. All tents require you to purchase a tent. And even if they say you dont need to buy one, I would highly recommend buying one. You want to be sure that the tarp is just slightly larger than the tent but not oversized. There are several reasons you would want to put a tarp under your tent. First off, it prevents water from getting under your tent. This cuts down on mold and mildew which you never want on any of your camping gear. Secondly, it provides a layer of protection from the ground at night when it cools down. Lastly, extend the tarp out in the front of the door. This way you can... » Read More Yes. All tents require you to purchase a tent. And even if they say you dont need to buy one, I would highly recommend buying one. You want to be sure that the tarp is just slightly larger than the tent but not oversized. There are several reasons you would want to put a tarp under your tent. First off, it prevents water from getting under your tent. This cuts down on mold and mildew which you never want on any of your camping gear. Secondly, it provides a layer of protection from the ground at night when it cools down. Lastly, extend the tarp out in the front of the door. This way you can take off your shoes/boots at the door and not track all that into your tent. « Show Less
1588594
I dont know..Bought it for my husband for Christmas and its still in the box cause he just HAD to have it
1588595
We've used this tent for two summers now and have never used a tarp underneath. One camping trip we had a pretty steady rain for about 8hrs and a tarp probably would have been nice. The corners of the tent inside got a little wet but our bedding was on an air mattress and stayed nice and dry :)
1588596
I would use a tarp of something that will help protect the bottom of the tent from sharp sticks or stones from poking a hole in bottom. Also helps in keeping ground moisture from soaking in to bottom of tent fabric. Also keeps bottom of tent clean and free of dirt and whatever. Doesn't have to be an expensive tarp, one of those vinyl tarps that you buy at a hardware store will work
1588597
I purchased this tent as a Christmas gift so, I really don't know. I/we had one like this a few years back and we put giant trash bags under it to help keep the tent clean and also to keep the bottom for getting damp. Hope this help.
1588598
I always tarp under and over just to be prepared for any weather that may come up. I also spray the tent water repellant on it first thing before using it to camp, but it has a nice sturdy, water resistant floor. When you get it set it up and spray all over.
1631833
My experience has been that a tarp smaller than the tent footprint is better than one that's larger than the footprint. Place what tarp you have under the areas of the tent that will get more traffic/load
1882043
It will need something to hold it down. Just know you are buying a thin tarp that is basically useless
1739583
no its not included with the tent you have to buy that seperate... Good luck
631510
No. The tent does have a relatively tough floor but if using a second waterproof material consider using a light weight tarp or poly and cutting it slightly smaller than the tent floor or use it inside turned slightly up on the sides.
525269
no it dosnt, i would ue a tarp, i recomend a bigger one for real camping sleeping in it.
1823344
So far we have not had a problem. I wouldn't think that putting a tarp over it would interfere, because it has an open weave around it. But on the other hand, it needs to stay moist.
2281718
No it needs to be anchored in the ground. It is to top heavy for that. The tent is beautiful set up.
1545770
All by itself the tent is not completely watertight. Testing with a brand-new tent showed that a small amount of water got in. Very good for a single-layer tent, but since I wanted an absolutely dry tent in the worst conditions, I have added a 10x12 tarp. 8 extra stakes holds the tarp down, 4 on each end. To hold the tarp to the tent, I added 2 large grommets to go over the stakes at each end of the tarp, meaning, actually, the sides. Result is a very dark and somewhat stuffy but absolutely dry tent. Oh, one more thing, I had to reinforce the tarp fabric where I put the large grommets on, by putting on a couple of layers of duck tape first before cutting the grommet holes. All by itself the tent is not completely watertight. Testing with a brand-new tent showed that a small amount of water got in. Very good for a single-layer tent, but since I wanted an absolutely dry tent in the worst conditions, I have added a 10x12 tarp. 8 extra stakes holds the tarp down, 4 on each end. To hold the tarp to the tent, I added 2 large grommets to go over the stakes at each end of the tarp, meaning, actually, the sides. Result is a very dark and somewhat stuffy but absolutely dry tent. Oh, one more thing, I had to reinforce the tarp fabric where I put the large grommets on,... » Read More All by itself the tent is not completely watertight. Testing with a brand-new tent showed that a small amount of water got in. Very good for a single-layer tent, but since I wanted an absolutely dry tent in the worst conditions, I have added a 10x12 tarp. 8 extra stakes holds the tarp down, 4 on each end. To hold the tarp to the tent, I added 2 large grommets to go over the stakes at each end of the tarp, meaning, actually, the sides. Result is a very dark and somewhat stuffy but absolutely dry tent. Oh, one more thing, I had to reinforce the tarp fabric where I put the large grommets on, by putting on a couple of layers of duck tape first before cutting the grommet holes. « Show Less
494703
Most state or federal tent sites have a pad where you need to stake the tent. We put a tarp under our tent as a vapor barrier. Never have had a problem with flooring. We put rubber castors under the legs of our cots. Just use reasonable care.
946819
I have just used a generic tarp under my recluse, which worked great at 10,000 feet in the Rockies in a foot of snow...as for a footprint I would get in touch with ledge customer service if its a must have but I believe the tent performs very well at the 100$ price range.
1833837
You will need a 12 X 12 tarp to cover a Shelter Logic 10 x 10 tent. Make sure the tarp you buy has the tie holes around the edges
859490
We haven't had heavy rain when using the tents. But it is always a good idea to use a tarp anyway. My husband and son do but that comes from being involved in scouting.
817389
You need to buy tent kit.. Honestly It wasn't what i was expecting.. it was really crappy lol.
270017
We used a tarp over the top just to be safe. No leaks from the bottom or via the windows. Our tarp only covered 2 sides/windows completely. The other 2 sides were covered half way down the tent. Still no leaks and it did rain cats and dogs!
842613
It has a water resistant underneath. When we camped as a precaution I used a couple of tarps to make sure we didn't have issues with moisture underneath.
858927
Mine has done fine in several light to moderate rains. Experience has taught me to always pack a cheap tarp in case the weather turns unexpectedly nasty, but I've not had to use it with this tent so far.