Kelty Late Start Tent Footprint (Footprint ONLY) – Lightweight, Water Resistant, Fitted Ground Sheet, Updated for 2024
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$34.95
Updated May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the case for the Kelty Late Start footprint rests on fit rather than fabric novelty: it's cut to the exact floor dimensions of the Late Start 1, 2 and 4 tents, which avoids the rain-pooling problem reviewers repeatedly cite with oversize universal tarps. Cleverhiker's review of the Late Start 2 tent itself praised the "quick-corner pole" setup and durability, which lends credibility to the matched-accessory ecosystem even though Cleverhiker didn't review the footprint separately. r/CampingGear threads on Kelty tents are broadly positive — "quality tent at a good price," "no leaks, no binding, no cord or pole issues" — and one commenter on an ALPS vs.
What reviewers liked
- Cut to fit Kelty Late Start tents exactly, so it stakes down with the tent corners
- Cleverhiker's high-trust review of the parent tent supports the overall ecosystem quality
- r/CampingGear consensus on Kelty's build quality is consistently positive across multiple threads
Where it falls short
- One r/CampingGear commenter noted you can substitute a generic 8×8 tarp at roughly half the price
- Only useful if you already own a Kelty Late Start — no cross-tent flexibility
- Modest Amazon review volume (31) means the verified-purchase signal is thinner than universal options
Across the reviewers we read, the case for the Kelty Late Start footprint rests on fit rather than fabric novelty: it's cut to the exact floor dimensions of the Late Start 1, 2 and 4 tents, which avoids the rain-pooling problem reviewers repeatedly cite with oversize universal tarps. Cleverhiker's review of the Late Start 2 tent itself praised the "quick-corner pole" setup and durability, which lends credibility to the matched-accessory ecosystem even though Cleverhiker didn't review the footprint separately.
r/CampingGear threads on Kelty tents are broadly positive — "quality tent at a good price," "no leaks, no binding, no cord or pole issues" — and one commenter on an ALPS vs. Kelty Late Start thread directly advised buyers to "highly suggest the footprint, or just go buy a 8×8 tarp for half price," which is honest framing: the brand footprint is convenient, not magic. At around $35 it's priced in line with peer brand-matched footprints.
- 68D polyester
- Made in the USA or Imported
- Extend The Life Of Your Tent
- Double up on the fabric between you and the ground, and protect your tent floor from abrasions, dirt, and anything else lingering at your campsite
- Fit Like A Glove
- Made specifically for your tent, this footprint fits completely underneath the tent floor for total protection without any overhang or loose fabric
- Protecting Natural Spaces
- Kelty is 1 of 4 founding members of The Conservation Alliance and has always strived to protect wild spaces. All tents are made with DWR/PFC Free fabrics and coatings, reducing waste and negative environmental impacts
- Model Specific Design
- This footprint is specifically for the Kelty Late Start 2 Person Tent.
I highly suggest the footprint, or just go buy a 8×8 tarp for half price. The tent performed well. We camped late June '25 in the Appalachian ...
It's a quality tent at a good price. A lot of people are commenting here on weight. Sure, there are lighter tents, and lighter is nicer, ...
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