Polish army tent - Lavvu on a budget ?

[Shewie]

Ok, here's a link for the Polish version of E-bay, (called allegro and generally not paypal friendly)

The tent's buy now price is about 2 quid. I'll have speak to my wife about using her account and sorting postage.

Count me in please Sam if this GB gets off the ground.

 

[SMOKOE]

Count me in please if a GB is on for these.

 

[Andy2112]

I will be at Swift Valley this weekend where one of the lads will be using one for the first time. I think it cost £24 all in from Germany. I'll have a good look at it for you all if you want.

 

[Traper]

Here are some pics of half of the tent setup. It's setup at 135 cm height. ( Sixth pic at 120cm).
http://img24.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=1143672.jpg

You can see that german folding mat is too long to fit in there.
Hope this helps...

 

[Bushwhacker]

How does that work then, when it's pouring with rain and there's no groundsheet?

 

[Bushcraftsman]

Id like t be counted in for the GB aswell please uppy_dog

 

[Bushcraftsman]

also, how long is that german folding mat? would like to know just how much space would be available

cheers

 

[Oblio13]

How does that work then, when it's pouring with rain and there's no groundsheet?

Unless you've pitched your tent in a low spot, or on ground that's been so compacted that it won't percolate, it's usually not a problem. If it is, a trench can be scratched around the tent to divert the water.

 

[ForgeCorvus]

Ones like this are currently on evilbay at £29.99+£7.50 P&P
I'd like one, but not at that price

Whats the best that we could do as a group buy?

 

[hiho]

i'm watching this thread with interest

 

[Shewie]

If anyone can translate the Polish site above I'll happily look into getting something going

 

[Nibe]

I have been told by the owner of a surplus store that the Norwegian army has the same system and he would get some. I don’t know if he is right but maybe the Norwegian system is made of some lighter materials.

 

[Bushcraftsman]

here's the translated website

http://209.85.227.132/translate_c?h....co.uk&usg=ALkJrhjwi80jDxxgx3M-iyq6zb-HdH6I5Q

 

[spamel]

Bloody hell, I was only joking! Seems there is a niche for them though. I'll keep an eye out, if loads of them go out then it could be worth getting one just so I can team up with another wierdo bushcrafter and make a teepee in the woods! Yaaay!!

 

[Traper]

also, how long is that german folding mat? would like to know just how much space would be available

German folding mat is 190cm long.

If You want I can ask seller how much would shipping to UK cost and let you know.

 

[sam_acw]

Sorry, no way I can do a group buy - I'm not organised enough

 

[lavrentyuk]

Put me down for a group buy on this as well. I'm sure I could cut down a PP kit for the groundsheet.

Richard

 

[Bushwhacker]

Unless you've pitched your tent in a low spot, or on ground that's been so compacted that it won't percolate, it's usually not a problem. If it is, a trench can be scratched around the tent to divert the water.

Nah, doesn't do it for me.
I've slept in a Lavvu in the Arctic and can see how it works there, I don't see the need for one in the UK.
It's a nice idea and all that, but comes across as a bit gimmicky.

 

[Shewie]

If anyone wants to try and get a GB going you're welcome to pick this up, I'm out though.

 

[dean4442]

This one on e bay looks the same to me but cheaper if anyone was interested. Item number 220485012026