The Vango tent footprints provide additional protection for your tent groundsheet and are designed to fit a specific tent model and size covering the living area of the tent. Marks out the position clearly when erecting the tent Keeps the tent clean when erecting Protects sewn-in groundsheet from stones thorns etc. Keeps the rest of the tent clean when packing away as without a footprint the tent will be wrapped up together with the wet and dirty groundsheet as it is attached at all times Can be folded up relatively small can then be cleaned easily once home Carry bag for easy storage and transportation.