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A footprint might feel like extra weight, but with the right tent, it adds protection, flexibility, and peace of mind.
Big Agnes says:
To extend the life of your tent floor, we recommend using a Big Agnes footprint or ground cloth.
Our Verdict
Most manufacturers recommend using a footprint to extend the life of the groundsheet of your tent, but if you've just bought an ultralight tent, do you want to carry the extra weight associated with it?
We recommend using a footprint if you expect camping on rough ground, especially with lightweight tents with fabric like the Tiger Wall. Some footprints have other uses, such as pitching just the flysheet and footprint together as an ultralight shelter - so in this case, the footprint provides you with increased flexibility in your shelters. The footprint also does a great job of keeping the tent's floor clean when your pitch is wet or muddy.
Finally, on Big Agnes in particular, they are good at minimising the weight of the footprint, so if you buy a tent from their ultralight range, then you get an ultralight footprint - not all brands seem to understand the importance of this.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Compatible with the Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent
Specifications
- Weighs: 76g
- Packed Size: 8.75" x 5" / 22 x 13cm
Material & Construction
- Proprietary HyperBead™ fabric; 20D recycled solution-dyed polyester with 20D high tenacity ripstop fabric, 4000mm waterproof rating without intentionally added PFAS
