Polish army tent - Lavvu on a budget ?

[scanker]

I caved in and got one off ebay yesterday. Looks worth a try for a shade over £20 delivered.

 

[Spikey DaPikey]

I dont not need more kit, i dont need more kit, i dont need more kit...... :tapedshut

 

[eel28]

I dont not need more kit, i dont need more kit, i dont need more kit...... :tapedshut

You do need this tent, you do need this tent lol

 

[scubapauly]

I dont not need more kit, i dont need more kit, i dont need more kit...... :tapedshut

I started out like that. Mine arrived a few days later

 

[Mesquite]

I started out like that. Mine arrived a few days later

same here

 

[huuggee]

So many times I return to look at this. It won't be long....

 

[andythecelt]

I resisted for weeks! Then ordered one even though I'd already bought a solo tent for this winter. I've not had the chance for a proper play yet but it looks pretty tough, much stronger than any nylon tent and at a shade over 3 kilo I'll live with the weight for weekenders. I'd imagine that with the low internal height a couple of candle lanterns will keep it toasty. I should be taking it out next weekend for a real trial. It still seems unnatural hoping for serious cold when camping though!

 

[rik_uk3]

They look way too small? Better off with a Vango Juno 300?

 

[John Fenna]

At the same price?

 

[rik_uk3]

At the same price?

£30 delivered John.

http://www.bootmooch.co.uk/gear/vango/juno-tepee-300/?gclid=CI_JitqErZ4CFVeY2AodiRmVlA

 

[Dougster]

Juno looks like a back garden tent tho'.

 

[scott mcmillan]

if you go for getting some could i have i too please

 

[Rumcajs]

I’ll probably go to Poland in few weeks time. I can buy few of these and bring them over if anyone is interested. It would be cheaper than what you pay for it here.

 

[rik_uk3]

Juno looks like a back garden tent tho'.

My 800 stood up to heavy wind and rain recently Dougster, good side guylines and as I sure you read on BB, they will take some poor weather.

 

[DavidJT]

Canvas will be more spark resistant though, if you want to have a fire near to, or even in the tent (stove)

 

[rik_uk3]

Canvas will be more spark resistant though, if you want to have a fire near to, or even in the tent (stove)

I use a Heatpal marine alcohol heater/stove or paraffin heater in the Juno 800, my Hex 3 is heated really well with just a small gas lantern in winter. No way I'd have any type of open fire in the little Polish jobbies, an accident waiting to happen there. Plus I don't just camp in the woods so don't use fires always.

 

[DavidJT]

I use a Heatpal marine alcohol heater/stove or paraffin heater in the Juno 800, my Hex 3 is heated really well with just a small gas lantern in winter. No way I'd have any type of open fire in the little Polish jobbies, an accident waiting to happen there. Plus I don't just camp in the woods so don't use fires always.

Fair enough mate. I wasn't suggesting an open fire in the tent of course. Presumeably you could potentially have Carbon Monoxcide problems with your stoves too, if not used correctly?

 

[rik_uk3]

Fair enough mate. I wasn't suggesting an open fire in the tent of course. Presumeably you could potentially have Carbon Monoxcide problems with your stoves too, if not used correctly?

Potentialy you could, but the tent is well ventilated. The Heatpal holds the fuel in a wad of fibre so if knocked over you won't get a spill.

Please don't think I'm knocking these Polish set ups, I'm not; far from it in fact as its refreshing to see cheap kit being well used. But, I do worry about some of the proposed woodburners I've seen that are or may be used in such a small tent. As I said in an earlier post my Hex which is a bit bigger stays warm enough in UK winters with just the heat off a lantern and really if your kit is up to the job you don't need a heated tent in this country at all.

 

[DavidJT]

I'm considering a stove as I camp in Sweden and Norway a couple of times a year, and fancy being able to extend my "season". A small tent would need a very small stove, and I am prepared to accept it migh not work out in the end.

 

[drewdunnrespect]

hiya guys

maybe i am searching for the rong thing but cant find any of of the orginal polish army tents on ebay can some one help me

secondly Mr shewie just so you know if my parents threaten me with a lynching for ordering this tent i will be sending them your way lol

drew