Apart from the back garden Friday night, mines going out in two weeks time whatever the weather.
Polish army tent - Lavvu on a budget ?
- Thread starter Shewie
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Good feedback folks. Nice one.
Just been in the back garden to give the internal tripod method a go. No happy snaps I'm affraid but this is well simples.
3 extending clothes line poles from Wilkinson (Wilkos) £2.99 each
Measure against the side of the tent and adjust all three.
Using the hooks already there; use a decent sized cable tie and tie them together.
Roughly set up the tripod. Tent straight over the top.
Sort out the apex. Peg out and adjust as necessary.
Job done.
Happy days.
Just been in the back garden to give the internal tripod method a go. No happy snaps I'm affraid but this is well simples.
3 extending clothes line poles from Wilkinson (Wilkos) £2.99 each
Measure against the side of the tent and adjust all three.
Using the hooks already there; use a decent sized cable tie and tie them together.
Roughly set up the tripod. Tent straight over the top.
Sort out the apex. Peg out and adjust as necessary.
Job done.
Happy days.
I noticed something on Rays show last night which was round the top of three poles for a fire tripod. It was before he did the demo on the withies but I can't remember what it was. I thought at the the time it would be ideal for the army tents but now I can't think what it could have been.
I saw one at Middlewood at the weekend which didn't look to have the centre pole in, there was nobody about though so I didn't want to stick my head in for a nosey
I saw one at Middlewood at the weekend which didn't look to have the centre pole in, there was nobody about though so I didn't want to stick my head in for a nosey
If it was this one then it was mine
I did the tripod out of wilko clothes poles. Need some adjusting as they sank into the ground but other than that they were fine, left me loads of room and I used a IPK sheet as a groundsheet.
Reason for the tarp as well was I'd seen the forecast and wanted a dry admin area
Well,mines on its way as i write!I cant wait to play!!Keep the mods and ideas coming.I like the idea about a tripod inside instead of the central pole.
Gotta find me some waterproofing now...
Thanks you lot!
Gotta find me some waterproofing now...
Thanks you lot!
Mines on its way too. Looking forward to figuring out how to set it up lol. I really like the tripod idea.
Got an eye out for some waterproofing just in case
God my wallet hates you lot
Got an eye out for some waterproofing just in case
God my wallet hates you lot
Had a wee play with mine today and like it!! Oh er missus.
Without the pole it would be excellent....gonna go down the pebble and ridge line idea when I have more time to play.
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Without the pole it would be excellent....gonna go down the pebble and ridge line idea when I have more time to play.
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If it was this one then it was mine
That would explain why there was nobody about then Steve, otherwise occupied in a casualty ward somewhere
Looks a good setup fella
That would explain why there was nobody about then Steve, otherwise occupied in a casualty ward somewhere
More than likely Thanks, I was pretty comfortable
yes it was shewie cos i was camped just a little bit further on from him and it were we started and nice to see you again mate
is it time to start a discussion on making stoves for these yet
Yes. Crack on.
is it time to start a discussion on making stoves for these yet
There's already a separate thread going...
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/newforum/showthread.php?t=46912
But might make sense to keep it all in one place?
..watch this space
exactly the man that can!
was wondering when you would pop up with a stove suggestion remember, im second on the list
Good question.
Because of the way the halves are designed I don't think they can be.
Zeltbahns and the like are designed a little differently to this gear in some respects; similar yes, but these have been designed as a hooded poncho which I think prevents (if someone proves otherwise; nice one) using more than two as a viable well sealed shelter.
Because of the way the halves are designed I don't think they can be.
Zeltbahns and the like are designed a little differently to this gear in some respects; similar yes, but these have been designed as a hooded poncho which I think prevents (if someone proves otherwise; nice one) using more than two as a viable well sealed shelter.
Got mine in the post last week.Good bit of kit!Both halves were dated 1974 so they are a year older than me.Got me some Wilko's poles as well for the tripod type set-up.
Ive also found an old traditional type of hardware shop (remember those?)thats got a few cans of Thompsons waterseal,i was wondering what the best way is to go about proofing the tent.Spray/brush it on or immerse the the halves completly?
Ive also found an old traditional type of hardware shop (remember those?)thats got a few cans of Thompsons waterseal,i was wondering what the best way is to go about proofing the tent.Spray/brush it on or immerse the the halves completly?
exactly the man that can!
Im now worrying about Co2 leakage..id hate to be responsible if it leaked..Its still on the drawing board at the moment.
