Footprint is designed to provide extra protection to the underside of your tent groundsheet & this footprint has been specifically made for the Hawkins 4 camping tent. Footprints are great as they are layed out before erecting the tent & shows clearly the tent boundaries which is especially useful in camp sites or where space may be limited. Also it will keep the tent clean whilst pitching & protects from mud & any sharp stones over the duration of your stay.