Essential Foundation. Lasting Protection.
Built to sit quietly between raw earth and your shelter, The Footprint Tarp acts as a heavy-duty first line of defense. Engineered to fit Karma Canvas bell tents—and compatible with any standard-sized bell tent—this rugged layer shields your tent's groundsheet from dirt, abrasion, and water ingress. Whether you're setting up for a weekend getaway or a permanent glamping site, it is a simple, essential step to protect your canvas investment for years to come.
Why Run a Footprint Tarp?
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Shields & Preserves: Keeps sharp sticks, gravel, mud, and abrasive grit away from your tent's primary groundsheet.
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Insulates & Cushions: Adds a subtle extra barrier underfoot, helping cut through ground cold for a warmer, softer setup.
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Prevents Water Traps: Cut intentionally smaller than your tent footprint (sitting 10–25cm inside the groundsheet edge), it stays completely hidden while preventing rain runoff from pooling between layers.
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Easy Maintenance: Inexpensive and simple to clean or replace, taking the brunt of heavy weather so your shelter doesn't have to.
Built to Take a Beating
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200gsm Black PVC Ripstop Mesh: Heavy-duty, water-resistant, and tear-proof.
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Reinforced Webbed Edging: Anchored around the entire perimeter to resist high-tension pulls and rough ground.
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Elasticated Peg Points: Quick and seamless to hook into your bell tent’s existing pegging points (no extra pegs required).
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Drawstring Carry Bag: Compact, easy storage that keeps dirt isolated in transit.
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Sized to Fit: Available in 4m, 5m, 6m, and 7m footprints.
Recommended for glamping operators, long-term pitches, and campers setting up on rocky or damp ground.
Stove Safety Note: If running a wood heater inside your tent, ensure a fireproof mat sits beneath the stove to protect both your groundsheet and footprint tarp from radiant heat.
Karma Canvas
In Your Element.
