Posted by: Hobblit
Correct groundcloth usage? - 09/22/09 01:50 PM
I know a groundcloth is supposed to be slightly smaller than the tent. What else do I need to know about keeping rain out of the tent?
Recently had a virtual tent flood in a hard rain lasting about 3 hours. I think the mistake I made was pitching my tent on hard bare ground as opposed to leaves and pine needs (duff), which absorb water or prevent it from being splashed up onto the sides of the tent. Am I correct about that? There was no duff available.
Recently had a virtual tent flood in a hard rain lasting about 3 hours. I think the mistake I made was pitching my tent on hard bare ground as opposed to leaves and pine needs (duff), which absorb water or prevent it from being splashed up onto the sides of the tent. Am I correct about that? There was no duff available.