How difficult is it for you to keep dirt, mud, sand, and other forms of mess out of the tent? I camp on the beach a lot, and keeping sand out is near impossible - we make everyone leave their shoes outside, but sand gets in so many other places as well.
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No, I've not managed to keep the tent clean yet. I just do what I can, and then get it cleaned out at the end of the trip before it gets stored away again.
I keep one of those little brushes and dustpans with me when I go camping so when everything is out of the tent, I can brush up the dirt that gets tracked it. It isn't perfect but it gets the job done.
I'm with everyone here.... I have not found a way to keep it clean without me sweeping it out. That is a chore too because the air mattress is in there and usually the suitcases!
My family is pretty good at keeping the inside of the tent clean. I have little rugs on the outside of the tent doors. Everybody takes their shoes off before they reach the rug. Then they step on the rug and go inside the tent. I also sweep the tent out every evening before bedtime.
I must admit I never thought about putting rugs inside and outside the tent entrance. Definitely something I am going to give a try though. I usually just try to sweep it out.
Ok after reading this post and seeing all the hastles everyone is having with keeping the tents clean I have a option for everyone to think about using.
I use a LARGE blanket that is no longer going to be used fo sleeping.
Me personaly, I use a LARGE cotton blanket that you find at the hospitals... I got this being a Paramedic years ago so they work very well... Kinda like having carpet for your tent. I just fold it in at the end of the trip take it outside and shake it out.
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