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groundsheet

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groundsheet, ground cloth
1. a waterproof rubber, plastic, or polythene sheet placed on the ground in a tent, etc., to keep out damp
2. a similar sheet put over a sports field to protect it against rain


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Cover up the heap with a lid, old groundsheet or carpet to help retain some warmth and prevent the heap from getting to wet over winter.
Most tents flysheets and groundsheets are made from a lightweight nylon fabric or polyester which is long lasting.
No more rolling up the tent walls to air our groundsheet, mattress and army blanket beds, or whacking loose tent pegs with a mallet.
 
 
 
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