Lavvu Mega thread

[Buster80]

Hi

I was just wondering if it would be possible to create a Lavvu Mega thread,theres a ton of info spread about the site,it would be handy to have all these nuggets of gold in one place.
If its possible it may be easier to copy your old lavvu post onto this one? I know there was a recent thread just started
I'm thinking
Set up - poles,pegs,ridgeline,formations, grommets, pockets inside or out controversy
Care- waterproofing
Mods-zippers,dutch lacing,extensions
Facts-weight,pitch size,pole length
Would be the place to go for everything lavvu

Thoughts

Buster

 

[bilmo-p5]

Here's one I modded earlier...

 

[sunndog]

i take it you just mean the polish lavvu type set ups.....might be worth adding that to the title

 

[Buster80]

I mean everything and everything to do with them in one place for easy reference,hope that helps.

Bilbo nice setup!

Buster

 

[dabberty]

Alright, here my mod:

This Polish lavvu is size L, but still with my 1.77 cm i barely fit in.
So I made some changes
Original:

Each section of the tent pole is adding 23 cm in height. So i was able to order and additional set of 3 pieces, but it has not arrived yet.
Once it arrives, I will use one additional section, to lift the whole thing up with 23 cm.
Currently, I use a couple of cans to compensate the missing 23 cm, you will see this on the pictures.

I removed on both halves the shoulder layer, and rope strap channel.

Next, I added a side skirt of 23 cm's, so you get a sort of "bell tent" idea.

This creates a lot of usable room inside at the foot and head end.

I sown in additional loops in each of the 8 corners. Reason for it is that the aluminium rings easily tear out.
With some paracord added, and firm tent stakes, this holds it all in place.
The original simple tent stakes are used to stake down the added side skirts.

In the 2 front arm holes I added zippers, only to be used from the inside.
Also removed 1 of the 3 flaps that originally covered these holes.

The front opening same thing, zipper from a old sleeping bag added, and here 2 of the 3 flaps removed, leaving just 1 flap covering the zipper. On this 1 flap I added velcro. This zipper can be used from the inside as well as the outside.
The backside also removed 2 of the 3 flaps covering the opening, and sown this completely shut.

Then used 2 cans of silicone spray that is meant for making jackets waterproof. It works like charm.
The lavvu is in my garden for a week now, and last 2 nights constantly raining.
Inside everythign is perfectly dry.

Next thing on the list is to make a stove for inside, and then ready for some winter camping / fishing.

 

[Buster80]

That's some serious modding!
Can I ask what silicone sealant you used?
Is that a nva raindrop tarp at the bottom??

Buster

 

[dabberty]

Nva tarp indeed, they cost almost nothing here in CZ. Spray, dont remember, but the cheapest one.. Somethin like 5 euro per can.


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[Zingmo]

That is very good. I am considering a skirt for mine.

Z

 

[crosslandkelly]

Better pop this here too.

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131473

 

[Buster80]

Thanks and thanks again for the video it helped loads.

Buster

 

[Buster80]

Going to start to add links from this site and others to make this a comprehensive list of all things lavvu.
http://bushcraftandsurvivalskills.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/polish-army-lavvu-poncho-shelter.html?m=1

http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8131-Waterproofing-A-Polish-Lavvu

http://woodsmancrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/polish-lavvu-in-snow-with-at-at-stove.html?m=1

http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?25848-Polish-2-man-canvas-poncho-tent-quot-Palatka-quot

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=120822

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129355

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130783

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130939

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112533

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109144

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87865

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108524

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46685

 

[Buster80]

YouTube

https://youtu.be/QgsGITWrepY

Polish Army Lavvu Review: https://youtu.be/_jy_qaHPX9g

Another Polish Lavvu Mod, some Shout Outs and Upd…: https://youtu.be/0FyUQnigCgQ

How I Waterproofed my Polish Lavvu Poncho Tent: https://youtu.be/khxD_8wUWs8

Polish Lavvu with modifications: https://youtu.be/wkgYr-JIdmo

Polish lavvu tent and a Czech bedroll: https://youtu.be/CgDvsGa8Hl4

The Polish Lavvu with the Frointier Stove: https://youtu.be/yx3QgUSwPWA

Polish Lavvu Mods: https://youtu.be/PyVSI4BtcaU