Canvas Ground Cloth or Chair?

Canvas Ground Cloth or Chair? When the weather is fickle, grab a little insurance like this gem from PNWBUSHCRAFT, known for their Canvas Ground Cloth Chair designs!

PNWBUSHCRAFT arises from a strong family passion for the outdoors. It provides a collection of durable waxed canvas and leather gear designed to withstand the challenges of the Pacific Northwest. Each product, including bags, ground cloths, and Canvas Ground Cloth Chair creations, reflects its dedication to quality and functional design, ensuring that every piece enhances outdoor adventures. All items are meticulously crafted in the USA by PNWBUSHCRAFT.

The PNWBUSHCRAFT Ground Cloth/Hammock Chair is an incredibly versatile companion for camping, hiking, or bushcraft activities. This Canvas Ground Cloth Chair gives you a clean and dry spot to sit, but it also boasts a variety of practical applications. Past travelers depended on their gear for safety, comfort, and survival at each campsite. The PNWBUSHCRAFT ground cloth follows that tradition. You can use it to keep your gear dry and organized, simplify firewood collection, or create a comfortable resting place.

The Waxed Canvas Ground Cloth serves multiple applications, making it an essential item for outdoor enthusiasts. You can utilize it as a bushcraft chair, a pine bow bed, or a woodland shelter. It also functions effectively as a bushcraft table or foraging bag, proving indispensable for firewood gathering. Additionally, it can be transformed into a haversack or even a pillow, showcasing its versatility in various outdoor activities.

PNWBUSHCRAFT Waxed Canvas Materials

The ground cloth is made from Martexin 10.1-oz waxed canvas in Field Tan. It measures about 4 feet by 2.5 feet and weighs around 22 ounces. Each seam features double stitching for enhanced durability.

PNWBUSHCRAFT improved its design by adding a 4-inch hem on one end and a 2.5-inch hem on the other, allowing it to convert into a hammock chair with a two-point or three-point log system. It has four grommet holes on each corner for easy hanging, and three sets of snaps on each side enable use as a large bag or stuffed insulated pad, ideal for transporting firewood or other items.

Ground Cloth Camp Use

During a particularly stormy night in Georgia, I prepared my sleep system, fully aware of the gloomy weather forecast. I placed a ground cloth beneath my bivy bag and quilt for my setup, adding an extra layer of moisture protection, and then set up a 5 x 7-foot tarp overhead. At around 1:45 AM, heavy rain began, rapidly leading to flooding. Fortunately, I had chosen a high spot and stayed dry overnight. 

In the morning, as I faced the challenging task of packing camp in the relentless rain, I left the tarp up and sat on the ground cloth with my pack, waiting until everyone else finished packing before we set out. 

To create a hammock chair, I lashed together two poles that were about wrist-thick and leaned them against a tree, using it as a third support. I found a long piece of hardwood, thicker than a broomstick, and threaded it through the wide 4-inch hem to serve as a leg rest for my Canvas Ground Cloth Chair.

Overall, the seams held strong under my weight, and the durable, waxed canvas effectively blocked the cold. This piece of gear proved to be incredibly versatile, and I highly recommend it.

Way to go, PNWBUSHCRAFT!