REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Footprint

The REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Footprint protects your tent floor from abrasion and excess wear and tear, helping extend the life of your Base Camp 6 tent.

Sized slightly smaller than the tent floor to prevent water pooling between the tent and footprint, it features a durable water repellent (DWR) finish made without PFAS, webbing stake-outs at the tent corners for easy attachment, and comes in a cinchable stuff sack with a cordlock closure. It is compatible with Base Camp 6 tents from 2018 or newer.

Key Features

Highlights

• Sized a bit smaller than tent floor to prevent pooling of water between tent and footprint during wet weather
• Durable water repellent (DWR) made without PFAS helps fabric shed moisture
• Webbing stake-outs at tent corners provide easy attachment
• Comes in a cinchable stuff sack with a cordlock closure
• Compatible with Base Camp 6 tent (2018 or newer models)
• REI Co-op brand is certified to The Climate Label; we actively fund efforts to reduce carbon emissions across our business and support climate projects around the world

Videos

Why do only two corner stake-out straps have tent pole holes and not all four? The original tarp that came with tent had a hole in each stake-out strap. Happy to learn new info.

We are sorry, we have no good answer for you. We are mystified ourselves. We would have concluded that you got one with a factory error except that the official photo shows it that way as well. It should still be completely usable, just held in place with stakes and not the poles. But nothing about the tent design seems to require it being that way.

Is there a topside/bottom side to the footprint?? I see different sides to the grommets, one side with grooves, other side without grooves.

The coated side should face upward toward the tent floor.

What is the thickness of this footprint?

This footprint is made of 150-denier polyester.

the official dimensions say 105 x 105, yet customer photos show it is clearly a rectangle shape, not a square. is the spec mislabeled?

The tent and footprint are square. Check out the tent specs here: https://www.rei.com/product/227904/rei-co-op-base-camp-6-tent

Will this footprint work with a Caddis Rapid 6 person Tent?

A footprint is not available for this tent. We recommend using a tarp which you can fold or cut to fit under your tent floor. Check out the tarps: https://www.rei.com/b/outdoor-products/c/tarps

Will this footprint work with the North Face Wawona 6 tent?

As of April '24, the Wawona 6 Footprint can be placed on backorder by calling 1-800-426-4840. If you have a trip in the meantime, we would recommend the much cheaper All Purpose Tarp (see below) that could be re-purposed later. Just be sure to fold the tarp in such a way, that it doesn't hang out beyond the edges of the tent when it's pitched. https://www.rei.com/product/207723/the-north-face-wawona-6-footprint https://www.rei.com/product/848882/outdoor-products-all-purpose-tarp

Can you use this as a waterproof tarp? I am taking the base camp to use car camping and plan to do a short 2 night backpack trip in middle of my adventure. Is this footprint 100% waterproof and could it be used as a tarp in a pinch?

This footprint is seam sealed and 100% waterproof out of the bag. However, since footprints are used as a ground cover beneath a tent that is walked in, it is susceptible to pinpricks from abrasive materials.

Is the footprint thicker than the floor of the Base Camp 6 tent? I might be camping on some fairly rough ground and I sure don't want to puncture the tent's floor.

The tent floor and footprint are a comparable denier. The footprint will certainly assist in preventing punctures through the tent floor.

Is this footprint compatible with the older model of the Basecamp 6?

We are unable to guarantee compatibility with older models of the Basecamp tent. The size may be similar and this can be used as a ground tarp underneath, but the attachment method at the corners differs between the multiple previous versions.

Better gear is built together. From feedback to field testing, all of our gear is dialed-in by REI Co-op members. Their adventures informed every stitch and detail—making for better, longer-lasting gear.