groundcloth

Camping floor sheet

A groundcloth is a waterproof sheet placed beneath a tent or sleeping bag to protect against moisture and ground debris.

Also called a ground sheet or footprint.

We forgot the groundcloth and woke up damp.

material

tarpaulin

Waterproof protective sheeting

ripstop · vinyl · fabric · denier · laminate · coated · woven · synthetic · grommet · reinforced

camping

tarp

Waterproof protective sheeting

backpacking · campsite · stakes · hammock · campfire · wilderness · hiking · forest · trailhead · clearing

protection

barrier

Obstruction preventing passage

buffer · abrasion-resistant · puncture-resistant · tear-resistant · debris · rocks · roots · mud · dew · separation

waterproof

impervious

Unable to be affected

water-resistant · repellent · membrane · gore-tex · coated · sealed · protective layer · dampness · condensation

durable

heavy-duty

Built for hard use

hard-wearing · long-lasting · robust · resilient · wear-resistant · reinforced · strong · reliable · weatherproof

Opposites
camping shelter components

groundclothroof

Building's protective top

canopy · tent roof · tent · awning · tarp

vertical position in shelter

groundclothcanopy

Overhead protective covering

ceiling · tent roof · fly sheet

ground contact vs. elevation

groundclothcot

Portable sleeping frame

hammock · camp bed · air mattress · camping chair

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G