SlingFin CrossBow 2 Footprint

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Footprint for the CrossBow 2 tent

SlingFin says: 

The CrossBow footprint will protect your tent floor, increase weather resistance, and prolong the life of your tent. It can also be used to set up your CrossBow with the fly and poles only for an ultralight configuration in non-buggy conditions.

Our Verdict

Most manufacturers recommend using a footprint to extend the life of your tent’s groundsheet. But if you’ve just bought an ultralight shelter, do you really want to carry the extra weight? 

Our take: bring one if you expect to camp on rough or abrasive ground, or if you’re heading out on a multi-day trip where you won’t always know what kind of surface you’ll be pitching on. Some footprints also add versatility, letting you pitch just the fly and footprint for an ultralight setup—so in those cases, they’re doing more than just protecting your groundsheet; they’re part of your overall shelter system.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Mould resistant material
• Protects the tent floor

Specifications

• Weighs: 190g (excluding bag)

Material & Construction

• 20D Nylon Ripstop PE 1800

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