Tent Ground Sheets

Went through SA and WA last year. Was not an issue.

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Magnus

Don't know about the 'must have' aspect but doubled heavy duty shade cloth sure makes a better ground sheet than tarp. It breathes and therefore you don't have all that condensation on either the bottom of the tent or the ground side of the tarp.
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Pete

Certainly heard of it for tents and CT's , but not sure how strictly its inforced.

Its good insurance for the tent floor anyway. Protects it from rocks and sticks , keeps it cleaner from dirt and sand , and doesn't make as much impact on the ground (killing grass etc).

We use the 70% shadecloth , rather then the better 90% (and more expensive). Also you can normally get the cheaper stuff from places like Clints Crazy bargins, The Warehouse etc. Works fine.

Hi Draff and Pand

I have been to a couple of parks where it is the only acceptable ground sheet as it allows the grass to breath. It is a great idea anyway as it allows the sand and dirt to fall through the gaps and you don't need to sweep it.

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Agree with all above about shade cloth being the best ground sheet. For storage I just wrap mine aroud the tent bag and secure with an ocky strap,, easy.

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Buggerlux

Most definately , Shade cloth is the way to go, both under the C/T and as a verandah before going in. I usually just squellch it into a gap to take out any abbrasive items or rattles

If you are loaded up with heaps of money, you can buy "Annexe Matting" at around $50 a metre. Clark Rubber stock it, but many camp places have the same product a little less expensive. It is good, but as I said, expensive.

Jack