Went camping last weekend and seen something I'd never seen before. An old college friend joined us for the trip. He's pretty new to camping and arrived with one of those pop-up tents that 'pop' into place without having to assemble the poles. He had the thing up in seconds.
However, that wasn't what spiked my interest. It was the bright orange tarp we placed under the tent. 'For next level moisture protection' as he called it. Is this common practice? I've never seen or even heard of someone pitching their tent of a tarp. If your ground sheet is water proof, why would you need to use a tarp.
Just seems like an unnecessary piece of equipment you have to pack up and carry with you. Maybe if you're camping during monsoon season. But if the most you expect is a little light rain I just don't see the point. Any experienced campers in here set me straight?
However, that wasn't what spiked my interest. It was the bright orange tarp we placed under the tent. 'For next level moisture protection' as he called it. Is this common practice? I've never seen or even heard of someone pitching their tent of a tarp. If your ground sheet is water proof, why would you need to use a tarp.
Just seems like an unnecessary piece of equipment you have to pack up and carry with you. Maybe if you're camping during monsoon season. But if the most you expect is a little light rain I just don't see the point. Any experienced campers in here set me straight?