is there a matching footprint for this tent? not finding one in a search (or will any size tarp work, folded up a bit to fit?) thank you for your help
1065928
Yes there is it's the small rectangle. You can get it at eurekas website or basspro. I paid $14 dollars for mine. You can always use an inexpensive tarp also $5 bucks at harbour freight.
1065929
As others have stated, footprint is available but reviews indicated it was not durable. I picked up a cheap tarp from Harbor Freight for under $5 (Nominal 4 x 6) and if you fold the corners, it fits under the tent and vestibule pretty decent. Easy to wipe sand off and dries quick. I use mine mostly for canoe camping.
1065930
I ended up picking up an off-brand footprint at Academy that was on sale for like $6 or $7 (linked here: http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/no-limits-153-highland-peak-tent-footprint-groundsheet/pid-899503?N=882470663). It fits perfectly, but naturally, you could fold a tarp to fit. If you're going to backpack or do some hiking with it, it's worth getting a small lightweight footprint just to cut down the weight though.
1065931
Eureka does offer a footprint but it is not an exact match. You can see it here http://store.eurekatent.com/floor-saver-rectangular-smallthis is 4' 9" X 6' 8". The Apex solo floor is about 7'6" X 2'8" but it's nice to have a "floor" the under the fly sheltered area as well. I cut one to fit from some 5mm clear plastic painter's drop available at Lowe's and made it two layers. Works well and small/light to pack.
1065932
No foot print and tarps in this size are hard to find, but one can be easily modified to fit.
1367907
It'd be a snug fit I imagine lengthwise, and I'm not sure what that would do for the tents longevity though. I own the cot and the tent and if you want to use the tent on the cot be forewarned that the rain fly that comes with the tent does not hang over the sides of the cot, causing rain to pool onto the cot when it rains. Personally, I'd use the pad under the tent, as it was intended and use my Teton sleeping bag inside the tent.
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A footprint would be better. We actually used the foam squares floor mats. They sell them here on amazon. About $15 for 24sq ft. We love the tent and have used quite a few times. 2 adults, 2 teenagers and 2 school age children. Easy set up and take down.
1172432
I'm not sure what a tent footprint is, but I didn't buy any additional items. Everything was included. I only brought a robber hammer to hammer in the nails.
1405404
On amazon, I bought a heavy duty truck tarp that was 9' x 7' which is exactly the same as the tent "footprint."
946819
I have just used a generic tarp under my recluse, which worked great at 10,000 feet in the Rockies in a foot of snow...as for a footprint I would get in touch with ledge customer service if its a must have but I believe the tent performs very well at the 100$ price range.
2097048
We are using a tarp and it kept the tent dry under heavy rain. I never used a footprint for this tent.
793954
Oh, heck yes, with room to spare! I loved that tent! If the fly hadn't been ripped by a tree limb, I'd have kept on using it. I wonder if I can find a replacement fly somewhere?
1771872
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!
49268
First, I didn't try one; however, I think one will fit width-wise easily but I lengthwise...just barely. The tent is listed at 84" WxL and the queens I saw were 80" L
320916
Like others have said, no footprint. However, the bag is very forgiving. They don't make you fold up the tent like it came from the assembly line to fit like other tents I've owned. If you are in a hurry or feeling lazy there is a lot of room for slop in the bag.
2099967
The Tarp is 9.83 ft. X 6.58 ft. This should work fine for an over sized one man "that fits two" hammock if the ridge line height is set properly (not too high) very high quality tarp. Enjoy! Skyscraper
320914
no footprint, but the base material is exceptionally sturdy. the bag that comes with this smaller sized tent is not really adequate.
1405402
the dimensions say 9'x7' so anything larger than that would work well...we use a standard 10'x12' tarp. hope that helps!
321019
Hi Rich, strictly speaking, no- the tent has its own self-contained floor. But a footprint is always a good idea to prolong to lifetime of your tent. You should also consider the environment where you will be using it- a soft forest floor is one thing, but the hard scrabble of a mountain environment is another. I use a homemade footprint that I cut from inexpensive plastic sheeting, and then used a grommet kit to match the grommets of the tent.
1631831
I believe this would fit. My tent is 9X14 and I have to fold it under to keep rain off the bottom of the tent. It is thick enough to allow a better walking surface to protect the tent floor. The tent is not exactly the advertised dimension when set up anyway, usually smaller.
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From personal experience and everything I read, you want a tarp the same size or slightly smaller than your tent's footprint, to prevent rain water being collected by the larger tarp and pooling between the tent floor and tarp. There are several 10x15 tarps on Amazon that should fit the bill perfectly. Just my 2c.