groundsheets
Waterproof camping bases
Groundsheets are waterproof sheets placed under a tent or sleeping bag to protect against moisture from the ground.
Also called ground cloths or footprints, they serve as a barrier between sleepers and damp earth: We forgot the groundsheets and woke up soaked from condensation.
Material blocking water transfer
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- thermal barrierSubstance blocking temperature transfer
- footprintMark from stepping
protection · durable · weather-resistant · watertight · impervious · puncture-resistant · abrasion-resistant · rot-resistant
Portable fabric shelter
- bivouacTemporary military encampment
- sleeping padPortable ground cushion
- sleeping bagInsulated portable bedding
- campsiteDesignated outdoor lodging area
backpacking · trekking · wilderness · expedition · hiking · rucksack · stake · guy line
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- ripstopTear-resistant woven material
- tarpaulinWaterproof protective sheeting
- canvasHeavy woven cloth
laminate · synthetic · woven · reinforced · grommets · eyelets · Tyvek · HDPE
Temporary military encampment
- army surplusLeftover government equipment
- kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- encampmentTemporary military or refugee settlement
barracks · tactical · camouflage · deployment · infantry · mess kit
Waterproof protective sheeting
- awningMounted overhead shelter
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- lean-toSimple sloped shelter
- pup tentSmall triangular camping shelter
dome tent · emergency blanket · rain fly · hootchie · survival shelter · picnic blanket · beach mat
moisture barrier
Material blocking water transfer
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- thermal barrierSubstance blocking temperature transfer
footprint · protection · durable · weather-resistant · watertight · impervious · puncture-resistant · abrasion-resistant · rot-resistant · mildewproof
tent
Portable fabric shelter
- bivouacTemporary military encampment
- sleeping padPortable ground cushion
- sleeping bagInsulated portable bedding
campsite · backpacking · trekking · wilderness · expedition · hiking · rucksack · stake · guy line · campfire
polyethylene
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- ripstopTear-resistant woven material
- tarpaulinWaterproof protective sheeting
canvas · laminate · synthetic · woven · reinforced · grommets · eyelets · Tyvek · HDPE · oxford cloth
bivouac
Temporary military encampment
- army surplusLeftover government equipment
- kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
- patrolRegular surveillance route
encampment · barracks · tactical · camouflage · deployment · infantry · mess kit
tarp
Waterproof protective sheeting
pup tent · dome tent · emergency blanket · rain fly · hootchie · survival shelter · picnic blanket · beach mat