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Do I need another layer under a SIM?

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RavenousBugblatter · 15/06/2022 19:46

Or will it be okay just to put the SIM directly on the groundsheet? I used a blanket under my SIM recently, and DS used on of those roll up foam mats with silver on one side under his SIM. I'm just trying to think of what I could possibly not take camping next time 😄.

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taybert · 15/06/2022 20:50

You don’t need to put anything under them, I never have, though I’ve seen people saying it’s warmer if you do.

RavenousBugblatter · 15/06/2022 21:18

Thanks - I can be a bit cold sometimes. I suppose I just need to try it both with and without.

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SausageAndCash · 16/06/2022 21:38

I put mine directly on the floor and am fine. SIMs provide good insulation because if the foam inside.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 16/06/2022 21:46

Never have, although we use a tent footprint under the groundsheet (like a thick, loose groundsheet to protect the groundsheet from damage really).

Mysterian · 18/06/2022 19:55

I have a footprint followed by the groundsheet, then a foil backed picnic blanket before the SIM.

RavenousBugblatter · 18/06/2022 21:01

Thanks everyone - I'll have a think about how much room I have.

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NannyR · 18/06/2022 21:05

I had my 10cm SIM directly on the floor of the tent a couple of weeks ago and it was toasty warm.

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