Amazing Poncho + Shelter for Bushcraft Survival
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- Опубліковано 19 бер 2018
- The Polish Lavvu (tepee) is a very popular poncho + shelter configuration in the UK and Europe. It's a canvas material, so it's highly breathable and you do not get much condensation which is a big problem with synthetic ponchos and tents.
Pair this up with the 303 waterproofing, and this is an excellent option. You can use it as a poncho, shelter, ground cover, gear cover, collecting water, etc.
303 water proofer- amzn.to/2FV5RjX
Polish Lavvu - look on ebay or etsy
Modifications you can do to the lavvu - • Modified Polish Army L...
You set it up inside out. Smooth side out and flap side in😊👍
Hi watch the video and you had the inside of the tent on the outside the shoulder flaps should be in the in side just thought you should know 😎👍
Bought one of these a few years back before they got popular and this prices shot up. Great bit of kit.
These were made in 3 sixes from small to large. Yours is a size small as indicated by the single rivet.
A quality canvas does not need a waterproofing agent if it is properly weathered(seasoned).
This is accomplished by soaking the canvas until well saturated. This will cause the fibers to swell and fill in the micro gaps in much the same manner as wooden planks of a boats hull do or even a wine barrel.
Soak the canvas then let it dry in the sun, then repeat the process several times.
This will preserve the breathability of the material.
The shoulder flaps are supposed to be on the inside otherwise the arm slits will leak water.
Primitive skills instructor and herbalist
30+ years experience.
Bill
@james kris
Hello James
Canvas is a bit weighty however the advantage is major durability..
I've never weighed the polish lavuu but I'd guesstimate the weight to be about 4lbs including the poles and stakes.
The lavuu would be best suited for cold weather camping.
Cheers
Bill
This is the size two
Incorrect, this is an inside out medium. Perfect size.
It’s inside out
Yep inside out.
Great video man. FYI, you have the tent inside out just so people know.
Well, the inside part is waterproof. 🤣🤣🤣
One easy modification is to add paracord looks to each of the grommets to give you extra space to use larger pegs. It also allows you to have a small gap around the edge for light and airflow if you want
Great video and great product. I really like that 303 waterproofer. Thanks for demonstrating this!
Concise video not heard of 303 before but it has to be tough for marine use., an easy cheap mod are bungee balls to the base eyelets, stops rot from the ground, gives you extra foot print size and is great for airing, if it’s cold fold/arrange the groundsheet as a bathtub and use your gear to draft proof or alternatively remove bungees. Buttons at the front can be complimented with pop studs also as some folk complain of fiddly buttons. 👍
Good idea to put out there - waterproofing your gear!
Found one on Etsy in 2018. Paid $40 USD plus $30 shipping from Holland to Minnesota. I love it, I knew it was one of those buys where you had to act fast or regret it later.
Great video,looks like a good waterproof product
Atb
Steve
Does it really make any sense to 'wear' a part of your survival home when a military ,lightweight poncho does the job, and can be used as top-cover for the Lavv in extreme rain conditions ? Just a thought.
I just got this. Luxe has a similar tipt tent. they have an attachable inner floor and 1 or 2 people fly tent for it. I got the 1.5 inner tent and will use it.
Great video my friend. Have had mine for a few years now. Have made a couple of vids with mine too. I used a product over here in the UK called Fabsil. I believe its very similar. I heated it up to just above luke warm and then with a spray gun coated my whole lavvu. It has lasted nearly 2 years without needing atop up. I tried mine both inside out and outside in. It all depends in what level of rain is hitting it. Either way it still works. Thanks for sharing and look forward to seeing more. Have just subbed ya buddy. All the best. Chris EMBA Bushcraft 😁👍
Hi there, just a quick word, the shoulder flaps go on the inside when put up as a tipi.
Could be used as concealment and as a makeshift litter as well. That's a great piece of gear there.
Like water off a ducks back with the 303. I still have 2 canvas tarps I use which were treated with linseed oil and dried. Works well, but time consuming. I have had half shelters on my list for years. That's a good one!
The 303 was super easy and it says that it lasts several seasons. Just apply until wet, wait 6-12 hours and you are good
Great job, I want to make ones of these. Anyway you could do a video on dimensions and how the hood works when in use as a poncho? Thanks again!
Nice movie
I hope you'll do a follow up after you use it. I'll be a little surprised if it remains breathable now that you've waterproofed it but I'm hoping to be pleasantly surprised.
Its inside out. I worked with the polish army and they know this stuff. They used these on basic training right in to the 2000s.
They would get S::t when they made this mistake.
It's a common mistake though.
You don't need to do press ups. 😄
Great video Mike , you should do an herbalism series too.That would be awesome! Oow and some trapping vids. Just spit balling
I know a great deal of wild edibles and could start a playlist on that during the spring. I also know a good deal of primitive traps. My next series will be escape and evasion tools and tactics. That's my next video I'll release
looking forward to more videos. Poncho tent looks great ...do they have more?
It's hard to find them, but they are on etsy and ebay.
cool vid, finally some one found something from the polish military that's not crap, lol!, one ? what did you use for the poles.?
You turned your tent inside out ..
Is it still breathable after applying the fabric sealer?
Your enthusiasm was very contagious lol 😊 i feel like buying 3
Could you do the same thing with the Russian Poncho?
You've set it up upside out.
I would have separated the two ponchos and soaked them over night in that solution in a bucket so to get every inch of this fabric waterproofed throughout inside and outside then let it dry out 100% and a few extra gromets between the existing ones so water will have less of a chance to be blown under the tent in strong winds. I was also thinking if you bought a cheap 3 season tent and by using this solution you could make it 100% waterproof or any tent you buy that is not 100% waterproof..
Where get poncho.
You have to turnen it. There is the wrong side in and the wrong side out.
Wow...$80. I paid $24 from some german company located here in the U.S. But mine was used with a little damage. But i guess you get what you pay for. Great review, i need to get me some of that 303. I put some waterproofer on mine from wallyworld, not as good as yours.
Can you provide information on where you bought yours please? Thanks!
u mentioned couple times ''the weight is worth it'' HOW MUCH DOES IT WEIGH?? i think more outdoors people are returning to canvas/tried n true. 2 for $80 thats good price. after all these yrs. returning to the t-p look n canvas.
Looks great! Was it easy to set up? Subscribed 🤠
Very easy. One tent pole which it comes with or you can make with a strong center pole stick, and 6 stakes.
excellent review and and an interesting waterproofing agent a big thumbs up for this video and subscribed, i hope you dont mind if i share it to my fb group...Polish & Hungarian Lavvu owners Worldwide...atb
It is wrong used.
Insite is out.
...Never tell *ME* any "Pollock" Jokes! (Those guys were TOUGH...back in the Days)
...Peace'n may God Bless. ...
Lol just realized i'd typed in a reply to a historical comment l made 3 weeks ago.
Great video. I've checked Etsy and nothing came up when I searched for Polish Lavvu, and have only seen 1 or 2 on Ebay and they wanted almost $300 for the 2 shelter halves. Do you know of any other place on earth you can buy one of these without taking a second mortgage on your house to buy? I think it was about a year ago I seen this setup that you could buy online at Coleman's military surplus and it was under $50, they're out of stock now. Should have bought one then, but didn't.
Just keep an eye on Etsy. That's where I found my Polish lavvu set up in 2018. I paid around $40 USD plus about $30 shipping from Holland to Minnesota. The shop on Etsy is natostock. Looks like they got more after I got mine and sold out of them right away. I had good customer service from them.
@@tbob8212 Thanks, I'll keep checking. Appreciate it.
@@tbob8212 Thanks Daniel, appreciate the info. I'll keep trying.
@@jeffrichards5106 check out Varusteleka.com website they have some for sale $21.99 USD per half. You need to buy two to make the tent. Plus $9.99 USD flat rate shipping to the US. Not sure of the condition or if you get poles and stakes? I took a gamble and bought two. Act fast. They are called Polish shelter half surplus.
@@tbob8212 Thanks Daniel, I looked at the website too about a week or so ago. They didn't really say what size they were or it was only small if I remember correctly. I heard the best size to get is the large. Like you said too, don't know if you will get the poles and stakes with it? Appreciate you contacting me about it. I'll have to wait until next payday to see if I want to take the gamble.
Agree. Seems bizarre.
1) Don’t treat canvas. It’s pointless. Canvas can do more than you think. 2) Your tent is set up inside out.
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