Originally Posted by
chefisaac
Other then price, is there a difference (advantage/disadvantage) of using tarp versus REI footprint?
The footprint is lighter and has grommets, though neither is necessary with today's modern tent materials. Still, I use a footprint because it can be used as a small tarp in camp if needed.
And if it is raining or going to rain, what do you do with your bikes? Do you drape a tarp over it or**********
The bikes get wet. I just cover the saddle with a plastic shopping bag every night. It protects leather saddles from rain or dew and makes other saddles less squishy first thing in the morning.
And if it rained out and its time to break down, how important is it to dry things out?
IMO, it's not important with today's synthetic materials. Just keep it separate from your dry stuff.