It's a good idea, but not crucial Jennifer and should be considered along with the weight of all the other gear in your pack. A footprint will prolong the life of the tent floor and provide an extra level of water protection which can be a good thing in Tassie. Black Wolf don't make footprints specifically for their hiking tents, but one can be made from a number of materials. I have used a heavy duty emergency blanket as a lightweight footprint before and have heard of people using silver builders sarking as a super light alternative. A tarp is another option albeit a little larger and heavier, we have the kookaburra Standard Tarps on our website.

The Mantis is a 3 season tent Morgan, in that the pole structure is not suitable for areas of heavy snow. It will keep you dry in all but the worst of rain through.