Tent Groundsheets and Carpets

[KyleL]

So my tent has a built in groundsheet but I've been thinking to protect I'd better get something for under it. The issue is finding something the right size and at a decent price. But I thought I'd give it a go at making one.

So any tips on what material to use? Also, is it worth coming up with a sort of 'carpet' to protect the groundsheet from inside?

[Glenn B]

Hi kyle I'm pretty new on here too and to wild camping and am only starting on my learning curve but one lesson I have learnt only yesterday don't make the same mistakes as me and start buying stuff because you think you need it, I don't mean the big obvious stuff its all the wee things like the stuff I carried to the sprinkwee river in a 70ltr pack with no room for another peanut and didn't need or use the half of it. My mate took all his gear in a 40ltr. So my new line of thought is if your life doesn't depend on it you'll probably not need it.  So as for the extra groundsheet you'll probably not need it.

[LandyLiam]

Glenn is very right about spending money uneccessarily, a cheap tarpaulin for under a fiver should do the job.

[RedLeader]

A 99p tarp form B&M will do the job nicely and they're not terribly heavy. Plus they can double as a shelter in an emergency.

[KyleL]

Thanks guys, will do!

[KyleL]

Update: Managed to find a roll of some old plastic stuff in a hangar at work, going to go at it with scissors and and eye lit kit tonight and see what I can do.