Polish army tent - Lavvu on a budget ?

**Shewie** · 22-09-2009, 17:32

I mentioned to a few of the guys at Achray at the weekend that I was bidding on ebay for one of these a few weeks ago but lost it in the last few seconds as usual.

Polish Army 2-man Canvas Bell Tent
Virtually NEW!!! Un-issued, never used!
Complete with sectional aluminium pole and pegs

Ideal for Camping, Fishing, Festivals, Scouts, Kids tent, etc

This genuine Polish Army Surplus tent is made from strong lightweight canvas. It comes in two halves which are attached together to form the tent using an aluminium 4-section centre pole and is easily erected in minutes.
Each half can also be used as a hooded rain cape/poncho (see photo). They have openings for arms, which double as tent air vents when closed.
The tent is listed as virtually new because it is un-issued and never used! It is superbly made and very strong. All in all, a very versatile quality product, which is to all intents and purposes new.
Only a very limited number available!!!!!!
Measurements: 2.5 metres diameter x 1.4 metres high
Weight: 3.4kg

Price £40 + £7.50 p&p

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...:X:SCO:GB:1123

I'm not sure if the link will open for you as it's a "second chance" offer from the seller to my ebay account. If you're interested give me a shout and I'll pass his details over.

They look like a pretty good piece of kit for the money but I'm going to have to say no myself right now as I've over spent my bushy budget this month.

No connection just thought a few might be interested

**spamel** · 22-09-2009, 17:38

Very expensive, they are selling for ten euros over in Germany so not a bad thing you were outbid! I'm asking my wife to get her sister to send one over.

**Shewie** · 22-09-2009, 17:46

Have you seen one close up then Spam ? What's the quality like ?

Cheers for the heads up, £40 didn't seem to bad until you hear how much they're actually worth.

**Gill** · 22-09-2009, 17:48

i,ve got one Rich

very well made piece of kit.the canvas material is very good. i,ve not used it yet.

**Shewie** · 22-09-2009, 18:01

Originally Posted by gill

i,ve got one Rich

very well made piece of kit.the canvas material is very good. i,ve not used it yet.

I'll be interested to hear how they stand up to winds and horizontal rain when you get out next

**Oblio13** · 22-09-2009, 18:26

Looks like the WWII German Zeltbahn. The French and Swiss copied the design later, maybe it struck a chord with the Poles, too.

**Traper** · 22-09-2009, 18:28

It is not worth it. It may look nice but it's heavy, (extremely heavy when wet), it's too small. It's not 2,5 m diameter- it is 1,8 m diameter at best.

40 pounds !!!???!!! You can buy it in Poland for 2-3 quid piece.

**spamel** · 22-09-2009, 18:39

Originally Posted by Traper

It is not worth it. It may look nice but it's heavy, (extremely heavy when wet), it's too small. It's not 2,5 m diameter- it is 1,8 m diameter at best.

40 pounds !!!???!!! You can buy it in Poland for 2-3 quid piece.

Group buy!

**Traper** · 22-09-2009, 19:00

This is link to website similar to ebay:

http://allegro.pl/search.php?string=...&change_view=1

Prices are in polish "Zloty" 1 quid is 4,5 Zloty. Pretty simple math

**scrogger** · 22-09-2009, 20:10

lol spam are you organising the group buy !!

**gsfgaz** · 22-09-2009, 20:16

i want one in a group buy..

**scrogger** · 22-09-2009, 20:21

lol i think he was joking gaz but i could be wrong.

**Bushcraftsman** · 22-09-2009, 20:26

I'd buy one in a group buy! would be quite nice to have just to use on your own..even if they are smaller than said, still plenty of room for just you and your stuff...what do they pack down to?

**Bushcraftsman** · 22-09-2009, 20:34

infact id be very interested if they are as cheap as some people are saying, I've been looking for a "tipi" style tent for a while just to have for the sake of having...(I'm male...its to be expected

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**topknot** · 22-09-2009, 20:35

Looks a bit like a plasch-pilatka issuesd to the Russian army.
Topknot

**sam_acw** · 22-09-2009, 21:47

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.

**Traper** · 22-09-2009, 22:02

Just remember that You need two "palatka" to make a tent.

I'll try to post some pictures tomorrow to show how small it really is.

**Aragorn** · 22-09-2009, 22:05

a gb on these would be good

**gsfgaz** · 22-09-2009, 22:25

defo .............................. .........................

**slammer187** · 22-09-2009, 22:32

Ashley over at NaturalBushcraft.co.uk just posted a vid with one of these tents in it!

**Shewie** · 22-09-2009, 22:47

Originally Posted by sam_acw

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** · 23-09-2009, 09:48

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

**Andy2112** · 23-09-2009, 10:27

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** · 23-09-2009, 12:18

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** · 23-09-2009, 12:58

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

**Bushcraftsman** · 23-09-2009, 18:09

Id like t be counted in for the GB aswell please

**Bushcraftsman** · 23-09-2009, 18:12

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

cheers

**Oblio13** · 23-09-2009, 18:19

Originally Posted by Bushwhacker

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** · 23-09-2009, 21:05

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** · 23-09-2009, 21:55

i'm watching this thread with interest

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