If i was going to lay a tarp down first before setting the tent up(so nothing pokes through bottom), how big of a tarp would i need?
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I bought a 10 x 16 foot camo tarp to put under my Montana 8. Worked out great.
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the foot print is 16 x 7 and trying to find a tarp this exact size is impossible, unless you want to spend a lot. So I bought one a little larger 20x10 and just folded the end. Hope this helps and happy Camping!
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The tent size is 16x8 on the package I think. I got 2 tarps of 9 x9 for it.
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I used a 10x16 tarp, but it needed to be folded a little so it was completely hidden under the tent. The perfect size would be 15x6 if you could find it.If any part of the tarp sticks out from under the tent when it is raining, the rain will roll down the side of the tent onto the tarp causing it to pool up on the tarp under the tent. The bottom of your tent will get soaked!
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Take some empty sandbags, rope, and a shovel with you for beach camping. Fill the bags, tie some rope to them and bury 3-4 feet on average. Then tie the rope to the tent where you would normally use stakes. You could bury them as deep as needed for the conditions expected.
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no it dosnt, i would ue a tarp, i recomend a bigger one for real camping sleeping in it.
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My tarp is 12' by 9' as indicated in the picture. I use it under our bounce house.
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I take loose cordage with me and tent stakes and sting between trees and ground in whatever configuration is best for type of terrain or weather conditions. For more on this technique, you can YouTube "pitching tarps for camping" or "camping tarp configurations". And I'm sure you'll get some ideas
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That's a good question - I don't use a tarp because the tent itself has a tarp like bottom that goes up a few inches around the edges (you can see the dark color in the photo). I took it camping last Labor Day weekend and it rained a lot and we did not have a problem with water getting in - and the rain fly beaded up just the way it should! I love this tent!
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yes! the tarp from factory has sewn edges so if you cut the cut edge with not be as strong unless you fold a little and sew with nylon thread or something waterproof. To just use under tent I do not think you will have any trouble. The cut edge will rip easy if you use it as a tarp to cover something. I think heavy 8ml plastic works just as good for ground cloth but not as strong for sticks making holes. If you have smooth ground or can put pine needles under tent the plastic this works great. Pine needles are soft and insulate from ground. Have fun outdoors! Frederick
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we have a 16x20 ft tarp that we slightly fold over about 2 ft. that gives us about 3 ft in front of the tent as an entrance outside of the screened in area. you definitely need a large tarp for this tent even though it may look ridiculous when you fold it out :)
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The Red Canyon is 10' x 17', and there are six corners where you drive stakes. So, what I used was a 12' x 20' heavy duty tarp, and folded back the edges to match the footprint of the tent.
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I recommend buying a tarp and cutting it to the size of the base of the tent, cheaper, easier and lighter. I've used this tent 32 times to date and in every weather including high winds. Can't go wrong with this as a solo tent.
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Ha! We have to use two... The smaller is 8x10 for under the porch and the larger is 12x16 for the main house. Had this tent for two camping summers and love it still. Its large enough for our queen air mattress and our 4yr old's play tent inside. Dogs sleep on the porch when its raining...perfecto!
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I need a tarp that is exactly 10X15. No more or less. Are the diminutions exactly 10X15?
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We are using a tarp and it kept the tent dry under heavy rain. I never used a footprint for this tent.
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To answer your question, the tent floor is thin like its walls. I've used a tarp for the outside floor and a blanket for camping pad for the inside. It's a great tent! Survived a heavy downpour earlier this summer
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I think so. I'd lay a blanket down first to protect the tent floor. It's definitely not made for outside use. It's thin nylon and wouldn't provide much protection from the elements. But for outside play during the day I think it would work.
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If on dry ground it should be fine. If ground is damp, then you need a tarp
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It is heavy enough for that use yes, but not large enough. You would need an 8x8, this is an 8x6. I own 3 of these tarps now, having the first one for over 4 years... dusty with a few campfire burns, but still in great shape. These are the only kind I will buy now, they last years and take a beating. The 16mil with reinforced corners are epic in strength.