Polish army tent - Lavvu on a budget ?

**Shewie** · 23-09-2009, 21:56

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

**Nibe** · 23-09-2009, 22:01

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** · 23-09-2009, 22:03

here's the translated website

http://209.85.227.132/translate_c?hl...iyq6zb-HdH6I5Q

**spamel** · 23-09-2009, 22:30

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** · 23-09-2009, 22:34

Originally Posted by bushcraftsman

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** · 23-09-2009, 23:58

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

**lavrentyuk** · 24-09-2009, 00:05

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** · 24-09-2009, 09:38

Originally Posted by Oblio13

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** · 24-09-2009, 13:09

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

**dean4442** · 24-09-2009, 13:56

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

**huuggee** · 24-09-2009, 14:11

with a free army canteeon!!

**Bushcraftsman** · 24-09-2009, 15:00

why's everyone opting out?

**Oblio13** · 24-09-2009, 15:01

Originally Posted by Bushwhacker

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.

Not sure what you think is "gimmicky", Lavvus or tents without floors. Both have been around for millennia. Lavvus are about as well suited to their environment as they can be, and tents without floors have many advantages over those that do.

**Shewie** · 24-09-2009, 15:21

Originally Posted by bushcraftsman

why's everyone opting out?

I can do without the headache of sorting an overseas GB right now, maybe later but I'm taking a back seat on this one for now.

**Bushcraftsman** · 24-09-2009, 17:19

ah I see, is there anyone that would be able to organise this? Also just incase there is shall we make a list of people who are interested? just copy and paste the list:

People who are interested
-Bushcraftsman
-

**Gill** · 24-09-2009, 17:30

i think they are very good for the £30 or so , what is not worth the money is the tentipi canvas tents, i have had one ,and although i find them very well made , i would not pesonally spend that money on a tent again.

**Bushcraftsman** · 24-09-2009, 17:37

How much are they? I didn't know what they were till i googled tentipi, they look like the real deal and look really good. why didnt you like it?

**Bushcraftsman** · 24-09-2009, 17:54

also gill, where did you get this polish lavuu from?

**Gill** · 24-09-2009, 18:25

Originally Posted by bushcraftsman

How much are they? I didn't know what they were till i googled tentipi, they look like the real deal and look really good. why didnt you like it?

the one i had was over a grand

if i remember right.they are very good but not worth that kind of money to me now. i got the polish tipi thingy off ebay i got it for £34 .

**Bushcraftsman** · 24-09-2009, 18:28

jeez that's a lot of money for a tent! yes I know what you mean, it's going to have to be something pretty special for it to be worth that much!

And ok nice one, I read in a previous post you haven't used it yet, but have you had it set up in the garden or something for a play around

if so...what do you think of it? and do you think it's worth it

Originally Posted by Traper

German folding mat is 190cm long.

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

Please

**Bushwhacker** · 25-09-2009, 09:10

Originally Posted by Oblio13

Not sure what you think is "gimmicky", Lavvus or tents without floors. Both have been around for millennia. Lavvus are about as well suited to their environment as they can be, and tents without floors have many advantages over those that do.

Yep, they've been around for donkeys, always been there.
An Egay advert is a perfect trap for a kit junky though - see a picture of something and 'monkey see, monkey want' - that's what I'm getting at with the gimmick thing. £40 odd for something that only costs £10 normally.
Besides, it's not a true Laavu because Laavu construction consists of several poles on the perimeter with the canvas wrapped around and a seperate cowl for enabling smoke extraction from an internal fire. This example is a bit of cloth propped up with a stick.

**Twodogs** · 25-09-2009, 09:32

This seller in Germany sells the and takes paypal works out about £24 delivered to the UK ,
Good service and fast
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tchlink:top:en
Twodogs

**SMOKOE** · 26-09-2009, 10:59

Originally Posted by Twodogs

This seller in Germany sells the and takes paypal works out about £24 delivered to the UK ,
Good service and fast
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tchlink:top:en
Twodogs

I've just ordered a couple from this link £36.74 for the pair including P&P.
So at about £18.50 each it's less than half the original UK ebay price

Thanks for the heads up Twodogs.

Let you know if they turn up

**Shewie** · 26-09-2009, 11:03

Originally Posted by SMOKOE

I've just ordered a couple from this link £36.74 for the pair including P&P.
So at about £18.50 each it's less than half the original UK ebay price

Thanks for the heads up Twodogs.

Let you know if they turn up

Is that for two tents or two ponchos to make one tent ?

I'm gonna feel a right numpty if these turn out to be a load of carp.

**spamel** · 26-09-2009, 11:39

Then I might suggest we wait for those who have got them already to get theirs, try them out and then do a review of them.

**Twodogs** · 26-09-2009, 12:16

I know Neil ( Nolightweight ) has one on the go down the valley this weekend and will post on his return ,
He sent me this piccy on Fritag ,

Twodogs

**Bushcraftsman** · 26-09-2009, 12:17

Sounds like a plan to me

**SMOKOE** · 26-09-2009, 12:43

My interpretation was that i have bought two tents, Though I don't spraken much German.

They appear to comprise (as you can see on the link) of the two halves, pole and pegs, per tent.

Keep you informed of delivery time and post some pics and a review when they arrive

**Bushcraftsman** · 26-09-2009, 12:53

Thanks SMOKOE look forward to seeing the review

**nolightweight** · 29-09-2009, 08:50

Mornin' all.

As Twodogs posted. Just had three nights out in one of these over at SV.

I can honestly say that I really like this bit of kit.

It's not as heavy as you think. As for age; one half is 1976 dated, the other 1978. Never used, but obviously stored from that date.

The Modular Sleep System fits in perfect and I am quite a big guy. Plenty of room for kit also. No problems.

Goes together easy, and is easy to set up, using the poles provided. Simples.

Weather was fine, but as usual quite breezy/windy and chilly late night/early morning. In this, I never felt it.

I'm very happy with it. Got a couple of things to do on it but it's what I'll be taking to every meet over the Autumn/Winter.

Over to you folks.

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