Many people believe that sleeping in a tent on the ground is more dangerous than sleeping in a rooftop tent. That, I think, is a bit of a misconception.
Whether venturing into the bush in a 4x4 or on my motorbike, I always either ground-camp, or simply sleep beneath a tarp. Apart from being bothered by the odd bug or two, and mosquitoes, I never really feel vulnerable. But, if you do, here are my top tips for ground camping.
Location
Select a site away from animal activity. If there are footprints, droppings, recently flattened grass, or trees with huge great gouge marks running down the trunk where an animal has tried sharpening its claws, I’d be inclined to look elsewhere.
Water holes, game trails, or trees with any kind…