No, it's not what's left behind when the Yeti decides to wear yours and your pal's tents as footwear. Neither is it the not environmental impact of your tent's construction, though having one will increase its lifespan, so it's a good thing in terms of sustainability. So, what is a tent footprint and why do you need one?
Let’s cut straight to the chase: of all the accessories you could possibly add to your camping and backpacking kit, few – if any – will offer quite so impressive an return on investment as the humble tent footprint. There are many reasons you need a tent footprint and, in this feature, I reveal my main five.
