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The perfect base for your ultralight tent

Sep 18, 2025
4 min read

Updated: Aug 23

Your ultralight tent is a valuable investment. To maximize its lifespan and protect it from ground moisture and abrasion, a suitable groundsheet is essential. But which one fits your specific tent model?

That's where XFOIL comes in – your ultralight, tough and fully waterproof groundsheet. We believe XFOIL is currently the strongest cross-linked film on the market. At under 20 g/m², XFOIL adds almost no weight to your pack while giving your tent floor essential protection.

Find your matching XFOIL: the compatibility guide

To make choosing the right XFOIL size easier, we put together an overview of many popular ultralight tents. This table lets you see at a glance which XFOIL variant is recommended for your tent.

Tent brand

Tent model

Capacity (P)

Floor length (cm)

Floor width (max, cm)

Recommended XFOIL size(s)

Coverage note¹

Six Moon Designs

Lunar Solo

1

228

121

Full width & length

Six Moon Designs

Skyscape Trekker

1

262

122

Full width, extra length needed

Six Moon Designs

Deschutes Tarp²

1

(Tarp)

(Tarp)

For a NetTent (see below) or as the tarp floor

Six Moon Designs

Serenity NetTent

1

213

66

Full width & length (inner-tent floor)

Six Moon Designs

Gatewood Cape²

1

(Tarp/poncho)

(Tarp/poncho)

For a NetTent (see above) or as the tarp/poncho floor

Six Moon Designs

Lunar Duo (Explorer/Outfitter)

2

228

137

Full width & length (or 3 m for extra room)

Six Moon Designs

Haven NetTent

2

224

112

Full width & length (inner-tent floor)

Zpacks

Plex Solo / Lite

1

230

97 (centre)

Full width & length

Zpacks

Duplex (Classic/Zip/Lite)

1-2

230

114 (Classic/Zip) / 102 (Lite)

Full width & length

Zpacks

DuplexL / Zip

2

244

112

Full width, extra length recommended

Zpacks

Triplex (Classic/Zip)

3

230

152

Partial width coverage (approx. 8 cm uncovered at the edges)

Tarptent

ProTrail / Li

1

213

107 (head)

Full width & length

Tarptent

Double Rainbow / Li / DW

2

224

127

Full width & length

Durston Gear

X-Mid 1P / Pro

1

230

81

Full width & length

Durston Gear

X-Mid 2P / Solid

2

234

132

Full width & length (or 3 m for extra room)

Durston Gear

X-Mid Pro 2

2

230

117

Full width & length

Durston Gear

X-Mid Pro 2+

2+

230

132

Full width & length (or 3 m for extra room)

Gossamer Gear

The One

1

213

84 (head)

Full width & length

Gossamer Gear

The Two

2

213

122 (head)

Full width & length

¹ Coverage note: "Full width" means the maximum tent floor width is 160 cm or less. "Partial width coverage" means the maximum tent floor width is greater than 160 cm; XFOIL covers the central area, but the outermost edges remain uncovered. Length coverage refers to the stated XFOIL size. ² For tarps without a fixed floor (Deschutes, Gatewood Cape), the sheet serves as the floor area. Compatibility here often refers to the combination with an optional inner tent (NetTent) or the desired covered area.

How to use this table:

Simply look up your tent model. The "Recommended XFOIL size(s)" column gives you our size recommendation. Please pay close attention to the "Coverage note¹" column:

  • Full width & length: Perfect! The XFOIL sheet covers the entire tent floor.

  • Partial width coverage: Important for tents wider than 1.6 metres. Our sheet reliably protects the main sleeping area in the centre. The outermost centimetres of the tent floor at the edges remain exposed. For many users this is entirely sufficient, since the primary protection is needed where you lie and store your gear.

  • Extra length needed/recommended: For especially long tents, or if you want extra room for gear under the sheet, we recommend our 3-metre size.

Important: Is your tent shorter than the recommended XFOIL size? No problem – you can easily trim XFOIL to the exact length you need with a pair of scissors.

If in doubt, we always recommend measuring your tent's floor dimensions yourself and comparing them against our XFOIL dimensions (1.6 m width; 2.4 m, 3 m or 6 m length).

Which XFOIL size is right for you?

  • 1.6 x 2.4 m: The standard for most one-person and many narrower two-person tents. This size is chosen so it covers at least the core area of almost every common ultralight tent, and often provides a full fit.

  • 1.6 x 3 m: Ideal for longer tents, taller users, or if you want more room for your gear under the sheet.

  • 1.6 x 6 m: The best choice for DIY projects if you want to cut several sheets (for example for two different tents or as a spare), cover a very large tarp, or simply want the lowest price per square metre.

An XFOIL groundsheet gives your ultralight tent the protection it deserves – light, tough and precisely sized. Use our guide to find the perfect size for your next adventure.

Your tent isn't on the list, or you have further questions? Feel free to contact us – we're happy to help!

 
 
 

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