Would a recent buyer please respond? Are the feet protected? I want to use this product inside a tarp-floored tent.
386942
they have a hard plastic with a hole to add rollers....I set mine on Formica in our pop up and it hasn't scratched the surface
2097048
We are using a tarp and it kept the tent dry under heavy rain. I never used a footprint for this tent.
1527355
I've used it over 30 nights and have had no problems with it inside the tent. I'm using it in a 2 person tent (REI Half Dome) with the standard ground cover.
1217444
It seems quite secure. We put bug repellant sticker. Also the net did not let any in. We only used the tent once so far and liked it.
83757
I guess it depends on wind conditions. If it is not windy, no need to secure it. If you are concerned about wind, you could place something that weighs a few pounds, like a small sandbag on the feet.It is really pretty sturdy. We have used ours several times with no need to secure it to the ground.
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
1876406
I wouldnt have a problem in a camper but a tent has a different rating. It is a very protected face although it puts out a lot of heat you don't see the elements. I personally would use it but it would be your call.
2177557
The tent has a floor, if that's what you mean. But there is no tarp, or "footprint" for underneath. Those are sold separately.
1900633
Just used this tent for the first time. (Outfitter model). I would say the floor was above average in durability. It wasn't rubberized or super thick or anything, but you can tell it was a tougher material and will last a long time. I loved the tent and would highly recommend the outfitter model. Easy setup too.
814229
Perfect for your use other then bare feet. Kind of rough surface to use bare foot. Panels all interlock together. Recommend using a rubber mallet to assemble. I have them on my patio for outdoor use. Once assembled will not move. Hope this answers your question.Larry Saint-Germain"Cajun Country of Louisiana"
1809664
I apologize if you have already received an answer to this elsewhere, and if you are more experienced than I am assuming from your post. I understand from your post that by "bathtub" you are referring to the material, but generally tent manufacturers use the term to describe a floor on which there is a lack of seams which touch the ground. Seams are an inherent weak spots when it comes to waterproofing, because no matter what your material is made of, once you puncture it with a needle, you've made a very un-waterproof hole, which then requires further treatment (i.e., taping or sealing) to make it waterproof again. Most modern tents use a "bathtub" floor. It is so common, that most higher-end manufacturers don't even refer to it any more; it seems to be a given. This tent's manufacturer website identifies the floor material on this tent, as "75D 185T Taffeta Floor with 2000mm coating". For comparison, the Eureka Apex 2XT uses, "75D polyester taffeta, 800mm" and the MSR Hubba uses, "40D x 238T ripstop nylon 6 3000mm DurashieldTM polyurethane coated". All three are intended to be light weight and waterproof. The tarp material you're referring to is woven polyester which is then often coated (I believe). It is heavy, it is waterproof, and it is noisy. In the time after canvas tents, it was often used as tent flooring. That is not the case any longer. Very often, ground cloths are used to protect the floor of your tent from damage by rocks and roots and whatnot, and to provide an additional layer of (very) minimal insulation, and perhaps a small degree of wetness protection. The best argument for a ground cloth, however, is damage prevention. If the tent costs a hundred bucks (or over two hundred like the MSR Hubba), and the ground cloth costs twenty, then it's easier to replace the ground cloth. I hope this helps.
1884645
I second what Chief says 100%. I put 2 coats of silicone on mine, 2 coats of seam sealer and I'm looking for a tarp. Nice tent but they didn't finish the job.
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.
1988123
That would be a VERY bad idea. The floor of the tent is really nothing more than a medium duty tarp. The walls are a very light nylon and, I am assuming by the look and feel, fairly flammable. I wouldn't recommend it.
1844809
It has rubber caps on the legs, but 2 of the caps keep falling off mine. If you can figure out a way to keep the caps on, and don't move the cot when there is weight on it, your tent floor should be fine. If you are still worried, cut an X-slit in 6 tennis balls, and stick them on the feet. Like people do for walkers. :)
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.
1098455
Probably, they have a wide base and I doubt that the material that they are made from would harm a tent floor.