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Nothing wrong with carpet on the floor, we use a series of rugs to make things comfy on the feet in our sleeping quarters, BUT.....

Carpet (or rugs) can wick up moisture (especially if the ground is wet/muddy when you arrive). In our sleeping quarters we put down a sheet of 6 mil visquene, then a cheap poly-tarp, then the rugs. I would not put even old carpet directly on the dirt. Also, make sure you protect it from the heat of the wood stove (or cut a hole and let the dirt show underneath the stove).

I must say that I have seen hunters leave the carpet behind because it was too wet, too nasty, and too heavy to take home after the abuse of a hunt --- lowest of the low IMHO.

EKM

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Thanks EKM, myself and the guys that I hunt with have too much respect for the land to ever leave anything behind. I'm glad you pointed out the visquene I hadn't thought about that. Any other wisdom you feel like passing on to us rookies please feel free. It is all very much appreciated.

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Consider "nailing down" your floor with either landscaping staples or nails, just be careful not to tag your sod cloth with the nail --- out of sight out of mind.

EKM

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Reference the carpet. We have small pieces cut up like throw rugs beside our cots. The idea of using plastic sheeting as a ground cover is still good. A carpet laid directly on the ground will eventually absorb a lot of moisture. Better to lay small carpets down on top of the plastic. Works for us.
Regards.