Why should you use a ground cloth under your sleeping bag?

It adds a layer between you and the ground.

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  1. It adds a layer between you and the ground ✔
  2. It makes you sleep faster
  3. It attracts animals

Why: A ground cloth between you and the grass adds protection when sleeping on the ground.

Huh, didn't know that: A ground cloth between you and the grass adds protection when sleeping on the ground.

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Answer: It adds a layer between you and the ground. A ground cloth between you and the grass adds protection when sleeping on the ground.

  1. Scouting America: Camping www.scouting.org/merit-badges/camping
    with a ground cloth between you and the grass
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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