Skis, pulka & a "lavvu" = good winter fun!!! I like to use dead-man anchors made out of corner bead w/ paracord in snow for mine. You'll figure out a decent anchor system, I'm sure. Thanks for another awesome video!
Hi Lars, here is how I would have done it: 1) Secure the two rear corners of the tent with tent pegs 2) Put up the tent pole in the middle of the tent 3) Tie a rope to the top of the tent pole on the outside of the tent 4) Secure the rope with a tent peg in front of the tent 5) Stretch out the sides and peg the front corners Et voilà! Tent is up and properly secured and stretched!
A canvas pyramid tent in the winter 7.5 x 7.5 x 7 feet tall with no floor is imho the very best for minimal kit in winter conditions. A small gas stove in minutes can heat it up while heating up water for coffee, drying out the frozen condensation, and making a pleasant place to get up to get dressed. It blocks cold wind, holds heat, sheds snow well better than nylon tents. I have used such a tent for decades as a kid and as an adult leader in Scouts. I have used a 12 x 16 plastic tarp back packing a long distances in winter, which works better than nylon, but it magnifies the sound of wind and rain. Nylon tents don’t breathe well either, but when they do, you feel the cold wind inside. I owned a one man bivy tent and a two man kelty dome. Neither perform well in winter conditions. Old school is best for a lot of things as they have been tested over time. I’m older, 63, with back injuries. So I do use a nylon military poncho, nylon tarp, and a plastic tarp at times but no more nylon tents. Occasionally I will pack in a 10 ounce canvas tarp, 8x8 feet is the most practical of small sizing and the lightest, for 3 season use. A tarp can be adjusted and multipurpose. A nylon backpacking tent cannot. A nylon tarp is the best comprise between the weight of canvas and the noisy plastic tarp for 3 season backpacking use, but not for temps below 32 F in the winter. I liked the vid
I am planning to do an overnighter with the two halves of the plash palatka and was thinking the exact same thing about the fire in front with the door open. Cool video looking forward to the overnighter video to follow.
nice one, canvas always wins over nylon for long term survival - personally i would try it out in the garden to familiarize yourself with it first and to check that its not damaged or has parts missing etc. then its a breeze when in the field, i do understand why you done it like this tho - all good info on the REALITY of shelters in the field. good video my friend
Hi Lars, you can get tarp loop bungee cords off eBay. Just one of those should thread through both eyelets at the apex of either the Hungarian or Polish lavvu enabling you to suspend the ⛺️ tent from a tree branch with paracord and dispensing with the pole in the woods. The Endurance room channel constructed a ⛺️ teepee lavvu from 3 plash palatkas, this was done as 3 diamonds with the 3 corners at the apex, the eyelet holes at the edges were fastened with lengths of paracord. I thought this was an excellent tent.
Your idea to suspend the top of the tent from above is awesome. The pole is to tall for the tent. I always peg the corners first...and take it from there. This tent has a great camo, especially when the sun shines through.
Awesome video. I used this poncho-lavvu for quite awhile before switching to the Polish model. The Polish poncho-lavvu has the benefit of being bigger, yet lighter and the quality is better. I modified the Polish version unlike the Hungarian model, although I did replace the single centre pole with an single A-frame. Thanks for sharing Survival-Russia.btw I hope you were able to dig your way out of all that recent snow.
I'm glad the weather is so much milder here in the south-west UK. I gave up my flat 3 months back after telling my landlord to go to hell, and I am saving for a camper van and sleeping in a tent in the meantime that I have hidden away from the public, as I really don't mind roughing it until I have the money. The downside is that rodents are still active and have chewed through some of my gear while I was at work! They went after a wooden spatula inside a canvas satchel and the nylon sheath to my MOD survival knife along with toiletries and toothpaste inside another bag. So today I bought rat and mice traps, this is war. The Tent is a Tasman 3 by Coleman. Plenty of room in the front for my gear, but it is not sealed off to critters like the bedroom part is.
If anybody is looking for a canvas tent set, just go to any Army/Navy surplus in the United States or online and search/ask for the standard issue canvas tent half kit, it should come with stakes and rope (and be very inexpensive, too). These canvas tents were issued to Army soldiers through the 80's and 90's as I recall and are extremely durable and will work well to keep out the elements if the seams are treated properly. If you do not treat the canvas, in heavy rain it will leak all over you (been there, done that). Although modern tents are much lighter and useful, the canvas tent halves were reliably strong even if they were also cumbersome. Treat seams with Greenland wax or Fix'n Wax.
Some time ago, I ordered 4 Hungarian Zeltbahn tent halves from a surplus store in UK - I liked the interesting camo and price was super reasonable. I use quite a few variations of 4-season mountaineering pyramidal and tipi-type shelters. Anyway, so 2 tents --- 2 poles --- 2 wire stake packs (stakes suck) etc. I did this for two reasons (tho' really 3 - 4 lol). Your observations are correct... these grommet holes "in pairs" along perimeter 'must' have a simple loop connecting the pair (ie. acting as one) that will provide either self or pseudo equalized single point load to an individual anchoring/staking placement (you want an acute angle here, so at least double or better triple the distance of grommet to grommet for loop cordage). Endgame result... This will lessen stress on grommets, anchors/stakes, and the material itself while making the structure much more stable. For easier setups... Second thing is button all buttons... stake out perimeter... then crawl in with the pole for erection (insert joke here). Care must be taken with those white plastic ends (especially in cold!) They will cold-crack or UV damage and age-crack. The Mosin Nagant Bayonet fits the top grommets perfectly. This Camouflage is quite effective here in Alaska. You are right... the shelters are smallish and cramped. I had one shelter set up thru a 3-week drizzle and a few days of sustained 45-55 mph winds (higher gusts)... tent stayed solid and ground was dry... as is surplus - no special treatments. When outside was saturated --- Inside touching fabric was only damp. If not touching the walls, a person could stay comfortable enough. I have worn the halves as ponchos, but more novelty than performance... way better than nothing!!! FUN Shelters for sure, and I see you are having fun.
I measured the tent pole that came with the set. It's more than 2 inches longer, (or +5 cm) than the Mosin. That did not made it easier :) The halves i have, surely needs some waterproofing. That's not too important this time of year though. Interesting post as usual.
Yes... the pole should be about length of M91/30 with bayonet fitted to rifle... the grommet will seat well down toward the muzzle rather than the tip. On my shelter halves... these large grommets are all perfect having reinforcement fabric backing. The perimeter smaller grommets are more susceptible to failure, but the 'holes' for them are sewn reinforcing on some. I put some new brass ones in. If I am to use these shelters in wet whether... I will also need to waterproof the canvas. Zeltbahns are a very good concept, and I like these better than A-frame shelter halves and/or ponchos.
I just bought one of these in England for £30.00. It's in awesome codition with the loops for the pegs. A bargain I think. Thanks for showing me how to put it up. I can"t wait tl use it.
I think you are correct. The shelter is not too bad, but I believe that it would work better with an outside tripod frame and suspend the top (center) of the shelter from the center of the tripod. This would allow easier a quicker and easier set-up, and would allow more usable room inside of the shelter without the concern of bumping into the center pole during the sleep hours.
I have been subbed for a good while now. And I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your skills and experiences with us here in the states. It is nice to see stuff out of Russia. We don't get to see it here much anymore.
Very cool stuff as usual. A buddy and I just did a winter hunt and camp, it was a blast as usual. We did a radiant heat leen-to shelter, clear plastic on the front to catch and hold the heat.
My wife says that watching this program is a little crazy because it never snows in Los Angeles, but I like the survival techniques that might be useful if there is a very large earthquake in Los Angeles.
It's nice you can walk out of your back door into the woods. Most of us have to drive hours to get to the woods if at all. Love your videos, keep up the good work.
HUGE thumbs up for getting that bad boy put up all by yourself! That must have been a battle! ? Mmmm the smell of military surplus! Very cool tent thanks for sharing this with us. Keep up the awesome videos! -Mark
I'm guessing an added benefit of doing these awesome videos is just sitting back after a fun day in the woods, drinking a fine adult beverage or three and reading the comments from everyone.. Then there is opening the gift boxes.. ;) and.. All the new friends. I'm afraid it would become highly addictive!
Please don't forget the hours of editing, making video descriptions, thumbnails and so forth ;) But I like doing it, and it makes it a bit easier. A lot of work though.
Survival Russia Absolutely! It has to be lots of work and dedication. Just explaining to the wife why I was in the woods all day and playing on the computer all night would wear me out! You are truly a lucky a man having Mrs. Survival Russia!
Hey Lars, very enjoyable to watch you in a true wilderness. I do not have this particular shelter, I do have several lavvu sets and think very highly of them IF I DO NOT USE THE CENTER POLE. I prefer to make an exterior tripod and cinch a cord from the apex of the lavvu to the tripod. That way Im not bumping into the pole with my fat butt and it frees up the whole shelter for use. Using only 1 for a leanto is great as well. I got 2 plash palatkas since watching you, helsinkipop and balticbushcraft. I really like the simplicity of having a decent canvas tarp but honestly they are a bit small. But I almost always take one in the woods with me since its fairly light for canvas and straps nicely to the bottom of my Serb haversack. I give you credit for expanding my imagination on it's usefulness. The lavvus downside is that it's not square and isn't as handy in some areas that a square or rectangle tarp excells but that's a minor fault. The cloth is wonderful. If you do not have a set, I advise it. I bet you could show us all a thing or two that we probably would over look. Sorry for being too wordy. You are a natural teacher, many thanks.
I just snatched the last set of Polish two-men poncho tents from Varusteleka. Planning to make a winterized version of it - groundsheet and small ammo box stove etc.
10* Great vid. With your (12x12 ?) linseed oil tarp tent, (the coming O rings and S hooks) you can make a very easy/sturdy/fast tripod or quadpod tent. The lauvu could also be put over the proper-length cut 3-4 poles as well. Bevel sharpen (silky saw) the pole tips as the ground stakes. Cut an upward diagonal notch at the bottom of each the leg for the O ring (with pinched S hook) to slide into. Put the 3-4 poles through the top O ring/S hook for the tripod/quadpod. When constructing the tarp, put the S hook into the lauvu or oil tarp corner grommet, as the tension from the leg-stakes. The apex S hook can hang clothing, ruck sack, or lantern inside. Easy up, easy down, minimal gear. 4-5 O rings (with pinched S hooks), tarp/tent, and 3-4 wilderness-cut tree branches (and silky saw).
Looks like a good setup. Yes please do an overnighter... Lars.. Thank you for turning me onto buckwheat. I'm really enjoying it! I can't wait to get it out on the trail. Thanks for the video...
Always enjoy your videos Lars. If I could give you a suggestion for a shelter type to try and you will be amazed at the warmth you get. It is a Supershelter. If you look on my Instagram page you will see an example if you would like to try. Its compact to carry, 1 piece of Vapour barrier (clear poly)170cmx220cm approx for the front. 1 tarp poly for lightweight 215cmx340cm approx for the rear and sides, 1 reflective emergency blanket stapled on inside rear frame to reflect heat down onto bed, and you are set. I use a simple wood frame made from small diameter pine trees. Staple gun to fasten. Fire outside 1 pace away, glorious heat inside. Enjoy.
Hey Lars! Nice to see you trying out something what was made in my country. It's not that we make great stuffs, at all. It's just cool and unusual to hear the word 'hungarian' on UA-cam. :) Greetings from Hungary! You're just 2700km away, according to google map.
It takes balls to set up a tent single handed on video without ever have done it before on the given model. Not that it was difficult but the video could have wound up being a comedy.. :) Aside I have been wondering about those tent halves for a long time now. Can't seem to find any in good shape though. I'm really glad you made this video. I'm going to keep looking. I'm thinking if you use para cord it may be hard to keep the canvas tight to the ground. Might be best to use real short loops if you do Lars. Thanks for another informative and relevant video.
Another great video Lars! You did a great job setting a tent singlehandedly without any instructions. And when you said that the tent "Smelled of Awesomeness", that make the video a classic! Keep up the great work!
Cool I have a Polish Laavu that is very similar to your Hungarian tent once you get the hang of it it will be much easier to set up It will only take a few minute Good video thanks Rob from Oregon
Another great video, just got home from work again. I am supposed to get a day off this coming Saturday, so I can get out and do some woods walking too. Have a great week, and stay safe my friend!
Hello again Lars. That ground looks forgiving ha ha. Fate is steering me to an area called Svobodny. Any ideas as to temperatures, terrain is it like flat bog and forest full of bears wolves elk etc plus the odd bandit. It's funny how I used to watch your program and shiver looking at that COLD. Now I may even experience it 🤐
i used my hungarian zelt tent last week in gale force conditions, it performed very well, Only negative ... its made for 2 midgets, making it a snug one man (and pack) tent
Nice setup Lars indeed, the pole does seem to be a bit in the way for sure and maybe the tripod would be a better idea. At the same time some rope loops as you said on the edges but then you could even use a small log or stick for the edges and then use snow on top like a snow anchor if you were to leave it or out for any length of time. Have a great week ahead Lars, going to be busy for us at the store with Christmas only a week away...Cheers and Merry Christmas to you, Mrs. SR and of course eh Pink Ninja......
Alot of my thoughts on your content have already been covered so I won't repeat. On the snow shovel though Lars, why not put a trailer pin in place of the screw. No tools needed. Just a thought. As always Lars. Awesome video.
I love how your so positive. There is no bad just different levels of awesome. Awesome and not so awesome. Also agree with another comment somewhere here, regarding your willingness to fumble through a new tent setup i really like it. So many other tutorials f r om "survival experts" out there you know? Subbed. Thanks mate. Bonza.
I just bought these last week here in New Zealand, had never seen them before and they were really cheap. Just need to find a decent center pole (as it didn't come with one, and I don't have a Mosin Nagant with a bayonet attached which are the perfect length), haha. Can't wait to set it up soon. Canvas and surplus smell > new shelters. Cheers, Sam.
Looks good and I had fun watching you set it up. I certainly want to see you use it on an overnight. Since this is no longer made where and what would will you go get to replace it? I am thinking of looking for something like it in surplus equipment. Take care.
Hey Lars, there is (was) a super exotic Tent with a build in rubberboat(!) from poland (Peleryna zwiadowcy PZW-1).... and, in russia they had one (as far as i read only for "Special" Units) with a build in air mattress :-) ....last one is super rare ... i got trouble to find a picture :-(
The pink ninja would be ideal to hold up the inside while you peg out the base! The pegs are not awesome, good luck if the ground is hard or frozen....Awesome canvas, wont melt from the siberian log fire, but paracord might....Frozen canvas is not awesome to work with, goes a bit like plywood if damp....Thanks for doing this without practice, makes it real!
Lars I can't watch your videos when I don't have money to spend hahaha I'm currently looking at getting a 2nd Plash palatka, awesome video, survival Russia is my favorite channel, my fiancé will tell you I quote you almost daily "Lars said this, Lars said that" haha. Stay warm my friend. -Kyle
That reminds me that i've gonna get a Multitool. I forget it everytimes when i am in a Shop... Nice video, i'm a big fan of your Channel. Good Luck for all your Projects
hi, as u said it too there should have been cordage on the side. they came with that originally, and the pegs should not go trough the eyelet but hold the tent by the cord. good first time try! what do u think of the camo pattern?
Hello Lars! According the WW2 hungarian field manual; Those soldiers who haven't got a rifle with bayonet, only those have been issued with tent pole. Basicly they only used their rifles as tentpoles when some high ranking officer was expected to visit them. By the way, the soldiers on the field used a simple stick to keep this tent standing, or most likely they used a rope to hang the tent by its top from a branch or from an external woodframe. You can find some good WW2 photos about the hungarian shelter-half in use by our soldiers: militiahungarorum.roncskutatas.hu/1920_e_f_l_s_8.html
The Zeltbahn is tried and tested since ww2, to get the most out of it I think a tripod would be the better option, a centre pole inside would not be awesome 👌🏻atb Lars 👍🏻🇬🇧
I'm thinking that a two peace tent can be used many different ways. The last tent I got is the NATO pup tent. F1 I'm thinking, well I'm liking it . Blessings 😇
I always find it better to test out tents and shelters in the garden the first time. I can't tell you how many times people have bought a tent and hauled it up in the mountains only to discover they don't know how to set it up. People have frozen to death because of it.
If you would rip a tear in your canvas or tent half of about 20cm while being in the field.. how would you guys repair it? any ideas please? my german tent half is damaged and I dont have a babushka to help me repair it :( would sewing be an option?
sorry for my english, nice video(s) from you, i think, that will be better to have two poles (maybe two wooden poles, like A, from one corner to other corner), not one, than you can use the middle of this shelter ;-), i think, old things good things :-D
Glad I'm not the only guy who love the smell of old surplus gear.
It’s wonderful!
I love you Man...It's either Awesome...or Not Awesome..
Family Survival at it's best.
Like one guy said, No cussing,
God bless you.
Thanks Jason! You too friend.
If it doesn't work out, the Pink Ninja would probably love that tent~!
Nothing like the ole Army Surplus. Absolutely nothing in the world like it. Well done my friend.
Skis, pulka & a "lavvu" = good winter fun!!! I like to use dead-man anchors made out of corner bead w/ paracord in snow for mine. You'll figure out a decent anchor system, I'm sure. Thanks for another awesome video!
Hi Lars, here is how I would have done it:
1) Secure the two rear corners of the tent with tent pegs
2) Put up the tent pole in the middle of the tent
3) Tie a rope to the top of the tent pole on the outside of the tent
4) Secure the rope with a tent peg in front of the tent
5) Stretch out the sides and peg the front corners
Et voilà! Tent is up and properly secured and stretched!
A canvas pyramid tent in the winter 7.5 x 7.5 x 7 feet tall with no floor is imho the very best for minimal kit in winter conditions. A small gas stove in minutes can heat it up while heating up water for coffee, drying out the frozen condensation, and making a pleasant place to get up to get dressed. It blocks cold wind, holds heat, sheds snow well better than nylon tents. I have used such a tent for decades as a kid and as an adult leader in Scouts. I have used a 12 x 16 plastic tarp back packing a long distances in winter, which works better than nylon, but it magnifies the sound of wind and rain. Nylon tents don’t breathe well either, but when they do, you feel the cold wind inside. I owned a one man bivy tent and a two man kelty dome. Neither perform well in winter conditions. Old school is best for a lot of things as they have been tested over time. I’m older, 63, with back injuries. So I do use a nylon military poncho, nylon tarp, and a plastic tarp at times but no more nylon tents. Occasionally I will pack in a 10 ounce canvas tarp, 8x8 feet is the most practical of small sizing and the lightest, for 3 season use. A tarp can be adjusted and multipurpose. A nylon backpacking tent cannot. A nylon tarp is the best comprise between the weight of canvas and the noisy plastic tarp for 3 season backpacking use, but not for temps below 32 F in the winter. I liked the vid
Great post Kurt :) Thank you for the info.
I am planning to do an overnighter with the two halves of the plash palatka and was thinking the exact same thing about the fire in front with the door open. Cool video looking forward to the overnighter video to follow.
nice one, canvas always wins over nylon for long term survival - personally i would try it out in the garden to familiarize yourself with it first and to check that its not damaged or has parts missing etc. then its a breeze when in the field, i do understand why you done it like this tho - all good info on the REALITY of shelters in the field. good video my friend
funkyprepper,
I would think so for winter , if you are going to have a fire anywhere close, nylon would be out ?
"Smells of surplus"-I like that too, Lars!;)-John in Texas
Hi Lars, you can get tarp loop bungee cords off eBay. Just one of those should thread through both eyelets at the apex of either the Hungarian or Polish lavvu enabling you to suspend the ⛺️ tent from a tree branch with paracord and dispensing with the pole in the woods.
The Endurance room channel constructed a ⛺️ teepee lavvu from 3 plash palatkas, this was done as 3 diamonds with the 3 corners at the apex, the eyelet holes at the edges were fastened with lengths of paracord. I thought this was an excellent tent.
Your idea to suspend the top of the tent from above is awesome. The pole is to tall for the tent.
I always peg the corners first...and take it from there. This tent has a great camo, especially when the sun shines through.
Maybe the one occasion when a tent pole is too big... . ; )
Awesome video. I used this poncho-lavvu for quite awhile before switching to the Polish model. The Polish poncho-lavvu has the benefit of being bigger, yet lighter and the quality is better. I modified the Polish version unlike the Hungarian model, although I did replace the single centre pole with an single A-frame. Thanks for sharing Survival-Russia.btw I hope you were able to dig your way out of all that recent snow.
Nice Lars, that looks like a suitable survival shelter. I wouldn't plan to use it for a family camping trip but that's a different situation.
I enjoy the videos and they are family friendly which makes life easy with a 2 year old. He loves watching too..calls you Mr Russia
I build this tents as a child. Use two chairs as a frame and pilows to secure the blanket on the floor
Lуччше всего зимой убежище покрепче и огня побольше ,но смотреть на это забавно.Спасибо за видео Ларс!
i like these canvas tents,they are heavy duty for sure
Glad I found this video, Gonna buy some Hungarian shelters for myself and as a Christmas gift! 😅
I'm glad the weather is so much milder here in the south-west UK. I gave up my flat 3 months back after telling my landlord to go to hell, and I am saving for a camper van and sleeping in a tent in the meantime that I have hidden away from the public, as I really don't mind roughing it until I have the money. The downside is that rodents are still active and have chewed through some of my gear while I was at work! They went after a wooden spatula inside a canvas satchel and the nylon sheath to my MOD survival knife along with toiletries and toothpaste inside another bag. So today I bought rat and mice traps, this is war.
The Tent is a Tasman 3 by Coleman. Plenty of room in the front for my gear, but it is not sealed off to critters like the bedroom part is.
If anybody is looking for a canvas tent set, just go to any Army/Navy surplus in the United States or online and search/ask for the standard issue canvas tent half kit, it should come with stakes and rope (and be very inexpensive, too). These canvas tents were issued to Army soldiers through the 80's and 90's as I recall and are extremely durable and will work well to keep out the elements if the seams are treated properly. If you do not treat the canvas, in heavy rain it will leak all over you (been there, done that). Although modern tents are much lighter and useful, the canvas tent halves were reliably strong even if they were also cumbersome. Treat seams with Greenland wax or Fix'n Wax.
Some time ago, I ordered 4 Hungarian Zeltbahn tent halves from a surplus store in UK - I liked the interesting camo and price was super reasonable. I use quite a few variations of 4-season mountaineering pyramidal and tipi-type shelters. Anyway, so 2 tents --- 2 poles --- 2 wire stake packs (stakes suck) etc. I did this for two reasons (tho' really 3 - 4 lol). Your observations are correct... these grommet holes "in pairs" along perimeter 'must' have a simple loop connecting the pair (ie. acting as one) that will provide either self or pseudo equalized single point load to an individual anchoring/staking placement (you want an acute angle here, so at least double or better triple the distance of grommet to grommet for loop cordage). Endgame result... This will lessen stress on grommets, anchors/stakes, and the material itself while making the structure much more stable. For easier setups... Second thing is button all buttons... stake out perimeter... then crawl in with the pole for erection (insert joke here). Care must be taken with those white plastic ends (especially in cold!) They will cold-crack or UV damage and age-crack. The Mosin Nagant Bayonet fits the top grommets perfectly. This Camouflage is quite effective here in Alaska. You are right... the shelters are smallish and cramped. I had one shelter set up thru a 3-week drizzle and a few days of sustained 45-55 mph winds (higher gusts)... tent stayed solid and ground was dry... as is surplus - no special treatments. When outside was saturated --- Inside touching fabric was only damp. If not touching the walls, a person could stay comfortable enough. I have worn the halves as ponchos, but more novelty than performance... way better than nothing!!! FUN Shelters for sure, and I see you are having fun.
I measured the tent pole that came with the set. It's more than 2 inches longer, (or +5 cm) than the Mosin. That did not made it easier :) The halves i have, surely needs some waterproofing. That's not too important this time of year though. Interesting post as usual.
I didnt see your hatchet/axe with you , could of used it as a hammer for the stakes to get them a bit more deep
Yes... the pole should be about length of M91/30 with bayonet fitted to rifle... the grommet will seat well down toward the muzzle rather than the tip. On my shelter halves... these large grommets are all perfect having reinforcement fabric backing. The perimeter smaller grommets are more susceptible to failure, but the 'holes' for them are sewn reinforcing on some. I put some new brass ones in. If I am to use these shelters in wet whether... I will also need to waterproof the canvas. Zeltbahns are a very good concept, and I like these better than A-frame shelter halves and/or ponchos.
I just bought one of these in England for £30.00. It's in awesome codition with the loops for the pegs. A bargain I think. Thanks for showing me how to put it up. I can"t wait tl use it.
I think you are correct. The shelter is not too bad, but I believe that it would work better with an outside tripod frame and suspend the top (center) of the shelter from the center of the tripod. This would allow easier a quicker and easier set-up, and would allow more usable room inside of the shelter without the concern of bumping into the center pole during the sleep hours.
I have been subbed for a good while now. And I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your skills and experiences with us here in the states. It is nice to see stuff out of Russia. We don't get to see it here much anymore.
Very cool stuff as usual. A buddy and I just did a winter hunt and camp, it was a blast as usual. We did a radiant heat leen-to shelter, clear plastic on the front to catch and hold the heat.
I have a Polish Lavuu. I use paracord loops for the pegs and an adjustable walking pole for the center pole.
My wife says that watching this program is a little crazy because it never snows in Los Angeles, but I like the survival techniques that might be useful if there is a very large earthquake in Los Angeles.
It's nice you can walk out of your back door into the woods. Most of us have to drive hours to get to the woods if at all. Love your videos, keep up the good work.
HUGE thumbs up for getting that bad boy put up all by yourself! That must have been a battle! ? Mmmm the smell of military surplus! Very cool tent thanks for sharing this with us. Keep up the awesome videos! -Mark
I'm guessing an added benefit of doing these awesome videos is just sitting back after a fun day in the woods, drinking a fine adult beverage or three and reading the comments from everyone.. Then there is opening the gift boxes.. ;) and.. All the new friends. I'm afraid it would become highly addictive!
Please don't forget the hours of editing, making video descriptions, thumbnails and so forth ;) But I like doing it, and it makes it a bit easier. A lot of work though.
Survival Russia Absolutely! It has to be lots of work and dedication. Just explaining to the wife why I was in the woods all day and playing on the computer all night would wear me out! You are truly a lucky a man having Mrs. Survival Russia!
Hey Lars, very enjoyable to watch you in a true wilderness.
I do not have this particular shelter, I do have several lavvu sets and think very highly of them IF I DO NOT USE THE CENTER POLE. I prefer to make an exterior tripod and cinch a cord from the apex of the lavvu to the tripod. That way Im not bumping into the pole with my fat butt and it frees up the whole shelter for use. Using only 1 for a leanto is great as well.
I got 2 plash palatkas since watching you, helsinkipop and balticbushcraft. I really like the simplicity of having a decent canvas tarp but honestly they are a bit small. But I almost always take one in the woods with me since its fairly light for canvas and straps nicely to the bottom of my Serb haversack. I give you credit for expanding my imagination on it's usefulness.
The lavvus downside is that it's not square and isn't as handy in some areas that a square or rectangle tarp excells but that's a minor fault. The cloth is wonderful. If you do not have a set, I advise it. I bet you could show us all a thing or two that we probably would over look.
Sorry for being too wordy.
You are a natural teacher, many thanks.
I just snatched the last set of Polish two-men poncho tents from Varusteleka. Planning to make a winterized version of it - groundsheet and small ammo box stove etc.
Great :) The Polish shelters should be the best of this type.
Great video Lars. Real world example of getting out and practicing with equipment to become familiar with it.
I have the polish one. And I love it. Perfect coat, tent, sun protection and blanket. Way better than Nylon Stuff!
Of course it's awesome Lars, it's Hungarian! ;-)
That multitool that Nate sent you is really good i think you are going to like it i've had mine since 2006 and haven't felt the need to replace it.
10* Great vid.
With your (12x12 ?) linseed oil tarp tent, (the coming O rings and S hooks) you can make a very easy/sturdy/fast tripod or quadpod tent. The lauvu could also be put over the proper-length cut 3-4 poles as well. Bevel sharpen (silky saw) the pole tips as the ground stakes. Cut an upward diagonal notch at the bottom of each the leg for the O ring (with pinched S hook) to slide into. Put the 3-4 poles through the top O ring/S hook for the tripod/quadpod. When constructing the tarp, put the S hook into the lauvu or oil tarp corner grommet, as the tension from the leg-stakes. The apex S hook can hang clothing, ruck sack, or lantern inside. Easy up, easy down, minimal gear. 4-5 O rings (with pinched S hooks), tarp/tent, and 3-4 wilderness-cut tree branches (and silky saw).
Looks like a good setup. Yes please do an overnighter...
Lars.. Thank you for turning me onto buckwheat. I'm really enjoying it! I can't wait to get it out on the trail.
Thanks for the video...
Always enjoy your videos Lars. If I could give you a suggestion for a shelter type to try and you will be amazed at the warmth you get. It is a Supershelter. If you look on my Instagram page you will see an example if you would like to try. Its compact to carry, 1 piece of Vapour barrier (clear poly)170cmx220cm approx for the front. 1 tarp poly for lightweight 215cmx340cm approx for the rear and sides, 1 reflective emergency blanket stapled on inside rear frame to reflect heat down onto bed, and you are set. I use a simple wood frame made from small diameter pine trees. Staple gun to fasten. Fire outside 1 pace away, glorious heat inside. Enjoy.
Neat setup. If hung from a branch or tripod, you get the added benefit of sleeping diagonally for more room. Should be cozy with a good fire.
Hey Lars! Nice to see you trying out something what was made in my country. It's not that we make great stuffs, at all. It's just cool and unusual to hear the word 'hungarian' on UA-cam. :) Greetings from Hungary! You're just 2700km away, according to google map.
HELLO! You can put some paracord loop but the bottom wont stay close to the ground anymore and it will be "windy" inside.
Cool. BTW, I've read that Hungarian troops would place a helmet on top of the tent to prevent leaking at the peak in wet weather.
Great video also very cool..I hope that you have a wonderful Sunday. Stay warm my friend ..Excellent job..thank you so much..
Good stuff Lars....you are a true survivalist!
Canvas is great for heavy snow, but I'm almost always on the move, so lighter options seem a lot more practical. The bigger shovel would be so handy.
The shovel would fit nicely on a backpack :)
Survival Russia, awesome.
If canvas is too heavy take up knitting instead 😁
All day I've been watching the most awesome Survival Russia videos, And like an addict I need more. Patiently waiting for the 2nd Awesome Sunday video
Looks a nice bit of kit will be interesting to see how waterproof it is.
It takes balls to set up a tent single handed on video without ever have done it before on the given model. Not that it was difficult but the video could have wound up being a comedy.. :)
Aside I have been wondering about those tent halves for a long time now. Can't seem to find any in good shape though. I'm really glad you made this video. I'm going to keep looking.
I'm thinking if you use para cord it may be hard to keep the canvas tight to the ground. Might be best to use real short loops if you do Lars.
Thanks for another informative and relevant video.
Another great video Lars! You did a great job setting a tent singlehandedly without any instructions. And when you said that the tent "Smelled of Awesomeness", that make the video a classic! Keep up the great work!
Cool I have a Polish Laavu that is very similar to your Hungarian tent once you get the hang of it it will be much easier to set up
It will only take a few minute Good video thanks Rob from Oregon
Thanks Rob :) It actually seems to simple enough to set up. The Tent pole is a bit too long I have found out.
Another great video, just got home from work again. I am supposed to get a day off this coming Saturday, so I can get out and do some woods walking too. Have a great week, and stay safe my friend!
I am ready for that awesome siberian log fire. It should be very awesome.
Nice cameo on that tent. Russian Yeti will have a hard time seeing you in it. Awesome!!!!
Awesome video and congratulations on 81 K suscribers!
Hello again Lars. That ground looks forgiving ha ha. Fate is steering me to an area called Svobodny. Any ideas as to temperatures, terrain is it like flat bog and forest full of bears wolves elk etc plus the odd bandit. It's funny how I used to watch your program and shiver looking at that COLD. Now I may even experience it 🤐
I love how everything he describes is either awesome or not awesome
Lars, you might try adjusting where the poll rests on the ground. Could it be angled so the bottom sits between the door flaps?
Awesome cammo patern, your jacket too! :))
Great Canvas Shelter Field Test.
i used my hungarian zelt tent last week in gale force conditions,
it performed very well,
Only negative
... its made for 2 midgets, making it a snug one man (and pack) tent
Can you put a description of that jacket you are wearing so that it would be possible to find and order one? You are AWESOME by the way.
Nice setup Lars indeed, the pole does seem to be a bit in the way for sure and maybe the tripod would be a better idea. At the same time some rope loops as you said on the edges but then you could even use a small log or stick for the edges and then use snow on top like a snow anchor if you were to leave it or out for any length of time. Have a great week ahead Lars, going to be busy for us at the store with Christmas only a week away...Cheers and Merry Christmas to you, Mrs. SR and of course eh Pink Ninja......
Alot of my thoughts on your content have already been covered so I won't repeat. On the snow shovel though Lars, why not put a trailer pin in place of the screw. No tools needed. Just a thought. As always Lars. Awesome video.
Always enjoy your videos no matter the content. God bless and stay safe.
I love how your so positive. There is no bad just different levels of awesome. Awesome and not so awesome. Also agree with another comment somewhere here, regarding your willingness to fumble through a new tent setup i really like it. So many other tutorials f r om "survival experts" out there you know? Subbed. Thanks mate. Bonza.
Please do a video on your cold weather clothing.
I just bought these last week here in New Zealand, had never seen them before and they were really cheap. Just need to find a decent center pole (as it didn't come with one, and I don't have a Mosin Nagant with a bayonet attached which are the perfect length), haha. Can't wait to set it up soon. Canvas and surplus smell > new shelters. Cheers, Sam.
who did you get them off , i was going to buy the russian version but its to expensive in nz.
Huntarama the Russian ones are incredibly expensive to get here huh! NZ army and outdoors have them 👍
I wonder how many other ways you could rig it up
Excellent job sir!
Surplus canvas plus surplus smell is all anyone needs.
Well it looks good been in worst ones ! Love the overnighter ! Take care brother
its canvas smells like surplus awesome lol great video Lars
: ))
Lars, where is the Siberian log fire, that is your trademark? I made one last night and it was TOTALLY AWESOME!
Looks good and I had fun watching you set it up. I certainly want to see you use it on an overnight. Since this is no longer made where and what would will you go get to replace it? I am thinking of looking for something like it in surplus equipment. Take care.
Hey Lars, there is (was) a super exotic Tent with a build in rubberboat(!) from poland (Peleryna zwiadowcy PZW-1).... and, in russia they had one (as far as i read only for "Special" Units) with a build in air mattress :-) ....last one is super rare ... i got trouble to find a picture :-(
2 small men who like each other a lot
The pink ninja would be ideal to hold up the inside while you peg out the base! The pegs are not awesome, good luck if the ground is hard or frozen....Awesome canvas, wont melt from the siberian log fire, but paracord might....Frozen canvas is not awesome to work with, goes a bit like plywood if damp....Thanks for doing this without practice, makes it real!
Lars I can't watch your videos when I don't have money to spend hahaha I'm currently looking at getting a 2nd Plash palatka, awesome video, survival Russia is my favorite channel, my fiancé will tell you I quote you almost daily "Lars said this, Lars said that" haha. Stay warm my friend. -Kyle
That reminds me that i've gonna get a Multitool. I forget it everytimes when i am in a Shop... Nice video, i'm a big fan of your Channel.
Good Luck for all your Projects
Thank you :)
überguy Yeah, i think one of them should be the one. But i have to look at some of the Multitools first. Thanks
hi,
as u said it too there should have been cordage on the side. they came with that originally, and the pegs should not go trough the eyelet but hold the tent by the cord.
good first time try! what do u think of the camo pattern?
I’ve got some DDR zeltbahns. They are awesome. As Lars would say. I spent a really rainy night in it, and it worked well.
They are awesome indeed.
Hello Lars!
According the WW2 hungarian field manual; Those soldiers who haven't got a rifle with bayonet, only those have been issued with tent pole. Basicly they only used their rifles as tentpoles when some high ranking officer was expected to visit them. By the way, the soldiers on the field used a simple stick to keep this tent standing, or most likely they used a rope to hang the tent by its top from a branch or from an external woodframe.
You can find some good WW2 photos about the hungarian shelter-half in use by our soldiers:
militiahungarorum.roncskutatas.hu/1920_e_f_l_s_8.html
Best quote of your video:"those tent pegs are NOT awesome!" Ha ha.
Thanks for info,great video as always,I have a polish laavu that I wish was camo.
Do you know of any way to put a rain/snow/shade tarp up high, without trees around? I sometimes camp above treeline.
Cool old piece of gear
Not 1 cuss word! Well done!
Thank you :) I never cuss - not here anyway :)
Well said Scott...I am a Christian and profanity is the Sin I struggle with the most.
I need and accept constant prayer for it.
Should the pole be longer or shorter in your opinion?
Great video as always Lars!
Neat little tent! I remember you showing us these tent halves in an earlier video, nice to see them put together!
Wow...finally first :) happy as always to see you upload a new video
The Zeltbahn is tried and tested since ww2, to get the most out of it I think a tripod would be the better option, a centre pole inside would not be awesome 👌🏻atb Lars 👍🏻🇬🇧
I'm thinking that a two peace tent can be used many different ways. The last tent I got is the NATO pup tent. F1 I'm thinking, well I'm liking it . Blessings 😇
I always find it better to test out tents and shelters in the garden the first time. I can't tell you how many times people have bought a tent and hauled it up in the mountains only to discover they don't know how to set it up. People have frozen to death because of it.
Try pemmican, love your stuff.
Merry Christmas from Canada.
what is the name of the little town at the beginning of the video
If you would rip a tear in your canvas or tent half of about 20cm while being in the field.. how would you guys repair it? any ideas please? my german tent half is damaged and I dont have a babushka to help me repair it :( would sewing be an option?
Sunday evening viewing perfection
sorry for my english, nice video(s) from you, i think, that will be better to have two poles (maybe two wooden poles, like A, from one corner to other corner), not one, than you can use the middle of this shelter ;-), i think, old things good things :-D
Aleš Mateja
You said it perfectly: old things (are) good things.
nice job lars. still i like the polish lavvuu better. but this is just personal preference.... keep on doing this awesome work.