Tent carpet pad – The perfect protection against dirt and moisture!
Have you decided to get away from it all, enjoy nature and go camping?
Sounds like the perfect plan to spend a carefree and relaxed time.
However, a lot comes together when camping, which is why you should also think about the right accessories when packing your outdoor equipment.
For example, if you are traveling with a roof tent or folding caravan, it makes sense to have a tent pad to place under your awning at the campsite.
This protects it from scratches and holes, especially on very uneven ground, and effectively keeps moisture away from the inside of the tent.
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Optimum protection against dirt, moisture & damage to the tent
When you go camping, you usually arrive at the campsite at the end of an eventful day and want to get straight into your tent.
However, it can always happen that the ground on the campsite is stony, uneven and wet, which is why it makes sense not only to pitch your tent, but also to put a tarpaulin underneath it first.
This is definitely practical for outdoor vacations in many ways.
On the one hand, the floor of your tent is effectively protected from tears, holes and dirt, but also on damp ground, such a tarpaulin prevents water from penetrating your tent, so you are guaranteed to stay dry.
You can spread out your tarpaulin in the appropriate place at the start and simply pitch your tent on it.
This leaves it completely undamaged and clean and can be packed up again immediately after use.
So you don’t have to worry about any possible mold on the underside of your tent.
The advantages of a tent carpet pad
- Protects the floor of the tent from cracks and dirt
- Prevents the ingress of water
- Longevity of the tent is promoted
- Easy to store and transport
- Spread out in a few seconds
- Inexpensive to buy
- Can be cut to the right size
- Easy to clean: can simply be wiped clean
Are you a camping beginner? Read all about the basics of packing lists, routes, costs, tips etc. here: Camping beginners.
Tips!
Suitable size & structure
A tent flysheet doesn’t have to be particularly large and expensive.
A simple fabric tarpaulin made of tear-resistant plastic is usually sufficient, which you can easily cut to the size of your tent.
When folded up again, it hardly takes up any space and can therefore be easily transported.
Setting up the tent on the campsite only takes a few seconds and requires no effort.
However, before you pitch your tent, you should first check whether there are any branches, stones or pine cones in the area.
Despite the tarpaulin, you should choose an area that is as flat as possible to guarantee the longevity of your tent and the tarpaulin.
Tip! If you leave the tarpaulin a little larger, you still have an area in front of the tent where you can take off your shoes and thus avoid bringing dirt or moisture into the tent.
This is how you set it up:
- Fabric tarpaulin made from tear-resistant plastic
- Cut to the right size
- If necessary, leave some space at the tent entrance
- Find a suitable surface on as level a floor as possible
- Spread out the groundsheet
- Set up the tent on the tarpaulin
More articles: Comfort on the campsite
Alternatively, you can find more informative articles about mattress pads, picnic blankets etc. here, which you can read in order to be as well informed as possible and make the most of your time in the great outdoors.
Mattress base: advantages, variants & tips
Do you want extra protection for your mattress in the tent?
Mattress pads ensure a comfortable and pleasant night’s sleep at the campsite. They can simply be placed under your mattress, making it much more comfortable.
A mattress pad is also very useful for hygienic reasons when camping.
It efficiently wicks away any moisture in the tent and regulates the climate to ensure a healthy and restful night’s sleep and a carefree time at the campsite. Read more here:
Inner tent: Ultralight pop-up tents
An inner tent is also useful as protection and for more comfort.
In principle, you can convert any tent into an inner tent.
The most important thing is that it is smaller than your outer tent.
Each model has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on the weather conditions, number of people and budget.
But they all ensure that you have protection from pesky insects, condensation and dirt.
Find out everything you need to know about the right inner tent for your vacation here:
Picnic blanket: waterproof, washable & insulated
When camping, you generally spend most of your time in the great outdoors and do things in the fresh air.
Naturally, it’s a good idea to have a picnic blanket with you so that you can sit down and relax during breaks and spontaneous stops.
Whether on day trips, long walks or evenings at the campsite – a picnic blanket is definitely useful on a camping vacation and guarantees you a carefree and carefree time in nature.
Read more about the advantages here:
