Originally Posted by
staehpj1
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Goat head thorns make it through tire tread and casings, they made it through my sandals, and I really don't see one extra layer of floor being enough to stop them anyway.
... Having a footprint under the tent didn't do much to stop those thorns.
So, this summer when I camp in thorn country, to protect my Thermarest I should leave my Thermarest at home and instead bring a non-inflatable closed cell pad? I planned to bring the regular foot print for the tent instead of something thinner.
I know a sharp thorn when oriented in exactly the right direction will puncture virtually anything, but I was hoping that one additional layer of something would be pretty good insurance.