Where to find French army F1 canvas/cotton tent?

[Lee]

Hya guys...I'm new to the forum

I have a trip coming up and have been trying to find somewhere that sells French Army F1 tents in cotton canvas (in nice condition). Lots of nylon tents available, but all I can find for canvas are reviews. Does anyone have any suggestions where I could look? Time is short, I need it by the 28th August!

Many thanks

Lee

 

[swotty]

Here you go....

French F1 / F2 2-Person Tent, Surplus

This French commando tent looks like something from decades ago. Well, actually these are just that.

www.varusteleka.com

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[swotty]

Ah, sorry just realised these are the nylon version F2 not the F1....good luck with your search.

Perhaps a Vango force 10 instead?

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[Laurence Milton]

Here you go....

French F1 / F2 2-Person Tent, Surplus

This French commando tent looks like something from decades ago. Well, actually these are just that.

www.varusteleka.com

Sent from Somerset using magic

As your Varusteleka ad. says, the cotton ones are no longer available.

Shame as the nylon ones seem to leak badly, contrary to what Varusteleka says in their ad. (I think they've got their info. back to front, there?)
I have a cotton one and have found it more than capable of standing up to a good summer storm. (surprised me to be honest!)
Also they are surprisingly light and compact to pack. About 3.5 kg all up.
Indeed an F10 is wonderful...but a lot heavier.

 

[Laurence Milton]

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Just found this: very rare to include flysheet....but a helluva price!

 

[Black-Dog]

you still looking for one of these? i saw them on millitary mart for 45 quid

French F1 with flysheet

hope you find lucky on your search, they are cracking little old school tents.