Individual protection kit (IPK)

[Disco1]

Has anyone used the tarp from a IPK to make a tarp or something else?.

 

[janso]

I've used one to make a groundsheet before; worked great. Even put some eyelets in for pegging out. Could be used for overhead shelter but a bit on the small side, that said, it would work a treat!

 

[bilmo-p5]

Here's one set as a tarp...

 

[Madriverrob]

I used one in the eighties ! Required a two man trench with fighting step digging first though !

 

[Native Nathan]

Yep Same here, I've used it many times for its intended use.
But since leaving the forces its my Ground sheet.

I found while it does work as a tarp I thought it was a little to small for my needs
As Ian shows it does work, for me a preferred the extra covering the Issued Basha gave, but I soon upgraded again to the DD 3x3 mainly for covering the hammock, the Basha is great for ground dwelling

Although the rope from the IPK does make a good Ridgeline and I still use the pegs with my DD Tarp, the double up as a blow tube for adding Oxygen to my fire.

 

[bilmo-p5]

The trouble with the pegs is that they are uncomfortable to stick in firm ground without a rock or mallet, then when you take them out you find they're full of mud which is hard to get out and can double their weight.

 

[John Fenna]

I use one as a groundsheet, others - cut down - as "landing pads" when hammocking.
The pegs are pants, the cord really useful

 

[Philster]

Again I use mine for a ground sheet - cut it in two, one Polish Lavvu sized, the other for under my bivy bag. I like it as it doesn't "rustle" like some cheap tarps can.

 

[tiger stacker]

With a bit of knotwork plus four poles can make a decent awning.

 

[Native Nathan]

I have a normal Cheapo Tent peg, which I simply batten down through the IPK pegs to empty them

 

[Tonyuk]

They done make the best basha really and aren't meant to if we're being fair. They do make a good groundsheet however or as a tarp to cover kit.