Groundsheet

[pillliwinx]

I am looking to try a few bivvy trips this year.

Are there any suggestions for a light weight groundsheet that I could pack that doesn't cost a fortune.

I have seen ones that look like clear plastic sheeting, but no idea what that is?

Thanks
Paul

 

[copper_head]

The clear plastic you're thinking of is called polycro. It's used as secondary insulation on windows.

This is what I use although I'm not convinced of how necessary a ground sheet is if you put your pad inside the bivvy. Still experimenting with that one .

http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/shelter-accessories/WB106.html

 

[Lacijag1]

could it be this one that clear plastic sheeting? those cheap tarpaulins work just fine for groundsheet, ebay is full of them.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Waterproo...hash=item360c8ac8fb:m:mCShoE07HlKuVwrFvepqYtQ

 

[crosslandkelly]

One of these will do. Fold in half and fill with bracken or leaf litter, for insulation, or you can use as a ground sheet and tarp.

http://tarpaflex.co.uk/acatalog/Cam...BIRsr0L2Dkxo0lllfhsONFO0KBDnQPtWWcaAoOp8P8HAQ

 

[wicca]

One of these will do. Fold in half and fill with bracken or leaf litter, for insulation, or you can use as a ground sheet and tarp.

http://tarpaflex.co.uk/acatalog/Cam...BIRsr0L2Dkxo0lllfhsONFO0KBDnQPtWWcaAoOp8P8HAQ

I'll second that...I'm a ground dweller.. and those cheap tarps (above) make great under-tent protection, in summer and winter. They're surprisingly tough and keep the tent bases in good nick.

 

[Leshy]

One of these will do. Fold in half and fill with bracken or leaf litter, for insulation, or you can use as a ground sheet and tarp.

http://tarpaflex.co.uk/acatalog/Cam...BIRsr0L2Dkxo0lllfhsONFO0KBDnQPtWWcaAoOp8P8HAQ

Damn good link there sir , I might break the bank and get me one of those..😁
Thanks for sharing that👍

 

[Big G]

You can get cheap (green) tarps in the pound shops. They're only thin, but ideal as ground sheets when bivvying.

 

[Wander]

Pop in to your local Wilkos and in the garden section you'll find they have various sizes of woodland-friendly coloured bottle green tarps.
They're quite cheap. They make great groundsheets.

 

[Trig]

I use a bit of tyvek. Folds up quite small, and fairly light. Main reason is it was free for me

If theres any house builders/joiners near you, they may have some you could get. Used as a barrier on kit houses and other.

This is what I use although I'm not convinced of how necessary a ground sheet is if you put your pad inside the bivvy. Still experimenting with that one .

I prefer just having a small groundsheet for somewhere clean and dry to sit my gear.

 

[Dogoak]

I've been using an IPK sheet for years, really hard wearing and light.

 

[John Fenna]

I've been using an IPK sheet for years, really hard wearing and light.

Yup- IPK is my first choice too

 

[Paulm]

Yup- IPK is my first choice too

What's IPK ?

 

[Dogoak]

What's IPK ?

Individual Protection Kit.

 

[John Fenna]

What's IPK ?

Individual Protection Kit - army surplus ...
Basicaly a tough but light weight groundsheet with pegs and string for making your own nuclear proof foxhole....
https://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/ipk-genuine-british-army-individual-232485.html

 

[tartanferret]

The clear plastic you're thinking of is called polycro. It's used as secondary insulation on windows.

I get mine from Wickes

http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Seasonal-Secondary-Glazing-Film-6m2/p/210014

 

[bilmo-p5]

I use a 2m x 1.5m piece of PU ripstop nylon.

 

[Madriverrob]

Plus one for tyvek ......

 

[Kerne]

I use a Tyvek sheet. Very light though can sound like you're sleeping in a crisp packet until you break it in a bit.

 

[Trig]

Yeah, can be a bit noisy. Bit better if crunch it all up first, makes it a bit easier to fold also.

 

[Shewie]

I use a Tyvek sheet. Very light though can sound like you're sleeping in a crisp packet until you break it in a bit.

Yeah, can be a bit noisy. Bit better if crunch it all up first, makes it a bit easier to fold also.

A good soak in hot water fixes any annoying crinkling

I find tyvek okay but it gets overwhelmed too easily in soggy conditions