The Nordisk Lofoton 1 and 2 Footprint offers that extra protection to your tent that keeps staying inside more pleasant and at the same time prolongs the lifetime of your Nordisk tent All Nordisk footprints are tailored to each tent style and thereby protects it against dirt rocks and sharp objects This way you can further protect the built in floor of the tent and since the footprint covers the whole ground area including the porch you have a much better chance of keeping the inside of the whole tent clean and dry - and it is much easier to pack down too The footprint is waterproof yet light and works best pegged