Sierra Designs Meteor 4 Footprint

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A foot print for the specific shape of the Meteor 4 Footprint

Sierra Designs says: 

Sierra Designs Footprints are made of 68D polyester taffeta (1800mm PU/WR/FR) and provide a perfectly sized protective tarp to utilize beneath Sierra Designs’ tents to reduce wear and tear on the tent floor.

Our Verdict

Most manufacturers recommend the use of a footprint to extend the life of the groundsheet of your tent, but if you’ve just bought an ultralight tent do you really want to carry the extra weight associated with it? And if you always need a footprint then why don’t the manufacturers just beef up the floor fabric?

Our recommendation is to use a footprint if you expect to be camping on rough ground – especially with lightweight tents . Some footprints have other uses, such as being able to pitch 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 floor of the tent clean when your pitch is wet or muddy.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Specifications

• Weight: 369g
• Dimensions: 87” x 82” / 221cm x 208cm

Material & Construction

• Fabric: 68D Polyester Tafetta, WR/PU1800mm, FR CPAI84

Help & advice:

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