I don't care what anybody says, I really like Soldier of Fortune (Kay Canvas) products. Their 1st model HBT looks just like the originals. And their other products are as equally impressive.
A fair review of a SoF Small wall tent showing both it's good and bad points. With regards to the internal flap ties, I have used my Small in bad weather and I have not had water ingress into the tent........However, there is always a first time and I will now be tying them up as you have done. As for the U.S. stencil as I said on your Fb page, I think it is the correct size, however I have looked at photo's and they should be about 1' higher and closer to the middle seam as in the pics of my Small wall tent that I sent to you (I did not know how to include the pics here), but there was variation. The door vent comes in handy when the tent is hot or you want to let some light in. The SoF poles are lightweight and every time I use them I am waiting for them to snap (The QMI ones are much better but they are currently out of stock). With the door strings I did the same as you with the friction tape. When I had used my tent for the first time and went to put it back into the canvas bag I pulled on the rope to tighten the bag the grommets ripped out of the canvas as they had not been reinforced with stitching. A couple of weeks later I went to an event where SoF were setup. I took the bag and the door strings to show them. Apparently the bag and string problem are known faults and they immediatly gave me a new bag (I could keep the damaged one as a spare) and they gave me new door strings. In my experience SoF's customer service is very good.
I have also never had any trouble with sofs customer service. They have always treated me well. It is a shame about the stencil but not the end of the world. I am not convinced them poles are going to last very long. Always feel free to message the facebook page 😁
They are made by Kay Canvas. Solider of fortune sells them brand new. To find a second hand one I would join some reenactment pages on facebook as they pop up on their for sale there are also militaria sales pages that they sometimes pop up on used.
@@Truffle1947 Thank you for the information, thanks for fast response, and thanks for taking the time to post your video with so practical information.
I went through book camp in the very early 2000’s and in basic they still issued us “shelter half’s” with stakes, tent pegs, and Manila cord for guy lines. It’s the only time we used this canvas material… never saw those tents ever again until I bought one (a complete set of both half’s) as a civilian. The material is amazing. Canvas. You can get really close to a fire and embers and sparks in the winter with zero problems. Waterproofing treatment is needed for really long term wet and rain. In boot camp you would have a two long long stretch of 550 cord and they would be stretched tight and pegged down. Then the whole platoon (10-15 tents) would “align” their first peg on this 550 cord line. In this way a whole formation of the tents get set up in a neat military squared away line. This becomes the “squad bay lane” with the tents taking the place of the racks (beds). In the morning in camp… same routine… 3AM… trash can banging and a DI screaming get out on the line! 😂😂😂 Memories.
Ive spent 5 years at events sleeping in the pup tents. I had some really nasty weather and never ever got wet inside one :D But I certainly prefer my nice new small wall tent :D
@@Truffle1947 There are lots of pluses to the older stuff sometimes. The main drawback with the canvas… imo… it’s just the weight and bulk (volume) of the material. But even besides the “cool factor/love of history” the old designs are sometimes… they are just better.
@@Truffle1947 Do you focus on a specific time only? A specific “impression”? Or is the fun to research and get other uniforms equipment etc? I am in America… but I should research and see if there are any re-enacting organizations near me. I love history and I think the whole thing just looks fun.
I basically only do US stuff from the ETO. I try not to get to specific and just use the 2nd armoured division to mark up most of my uniforms and have some of my web gear set up a bit mroe specifically based on photos I have seen of troops from armoured divisions. I also have a fairly good airborne impression but it is very rare that I use it. Maybe once a year.
@@Truffle1947 I love studying military History… it is truly my passion… War… I find what you are doing to be great. Living history and non traditional types of teaching and education… they are what you remember. Little kids will see you… and you will have no idea… but you will inspire in them,,, what my teachers kindled in me! It leads to great things… great History teachers. Great citizens. Great conversations. Keep it up!
I don't care what anybody says, I really like Soldier of Fortune (Kay Canvas) products. Their 1st model HBT looks just like the originals. And their other products are as equally impressive.
I recently picked up one of their hbt jackets
This is the exact resource I needed for a project I've been working on! Thank you so much for this video, and all the in-depth information! :)
I am glad it helpped you out :D
A fair review of a SoF Small wall tent showing both it's good and bad points. With regards to the internal flap ties, I have used my Small in bad weather and I have not had water ingress into the tent........However, there is always a first time and I will now be tying them up as you have done.
As for the U.S. stencil as I said on your Fb page, I think it is the correct size, however I have looked at photo's and they should be about 1' higher and closer to the middle seam as in the pics of my Small wall tent that I sent to you (I did not know how to include the pics here), but there was variation.
The door vent comes in handy when the tent is hot or you want to let some light in.
The SoF poles are lightweight and every time I use them I am waiting for them to snap (The QMI ones are much better but they are currently out of stock).
With the door strings I did the same as you with the friction tape.
When I had used my tent for the first time and went to put it back into the canvas bag I pulled on the rope to tighten the bag the grommets ripped out of the canvas as they had not been reinforced with stitching. A couple of weeks later I went to an event where SoF were setup. I took the bag and the door strings to show them. Apparently the bag and string problem are known faults and they immediatly gave me a new bag (I could keep the damaged one as a spare) and they gave me new door strings.
In my experience SoF's customer service is very good.
I have also never had any trouble with sofs customer service. They have always treated me well. It is a shame about the stencil but not the end of the world. I am not convinced them poles are going to last very long.
Always feel free to message the facebook page 😁
@@Truffle1947 Will do.
I've got a small collection of canvas army tents I love the smell 😆👍
Yeah they do have a certain stink to them 😏
I really like that tent! I've haven't seen advertised online. Can you recommend where I can order a used tent like that?
They are made by Kay Canvas. Solider of fortune sells them brand new. To find a second hand one I would join some reenactment pages on facebook as they pop up on their for sale there are also militaria sales pages that they sometimes pop up on used.
Thanks for showing
No problem :D
I like this video
Thanks. I hope it helped.
Forgive my ignorance, did you make this tent, or did you purchase it?
I bought it :) A company called Kay canvas makes it and they are sold on solider of fortunes website :)
@@Truffle1947 Thank you for the information, thanks for fast response, and thanks for taking the time to post your video with so practical information.
@@Milfordbeach No problem. That is what I am here for :D
👍👍👍 Nice ...Alan in 🇨🇱
Glad you like it. Hope it is helpful.
I went through book camp in the very early 2000’s and in basic they still issued us “shelter half’s” with stakes, tent pegs, and Manila cord for guy lines. It’s the only time we used this canvas material… never saw those tents ever again until I bought one (a complete set of both half’s) as a civilian. The material is amazing. Canvas. You can get really close to a fire and embers and sparks in the winter with zero problems. Waterproofing treatment is needed for really long term wet and rain.
In boot camp you would have a two long long stretch of 550 cord and they would be stretched tight and pegged down. Then the whole platoon (10-15 tents) would “align” their first peg on this 550 cord line. In this way a whole formation of the tents get set up in a neat military squared away line. This becomes the “squad bay lane” with the tents taking the place of the racks (beds). In the morning in camp… same routine… 3AM… trash can banging and a DI screaming get out on the line! 😂😂😂 Memories.
Ive spent 5 years at events sleeping in the pup tents. I had some really nasty weather and never ever got wet inside one :D
But I certainly prefer my nice new small wall tent :D
@@Truffle1947 There are lots of pluses to the older stuff sometimes. The main drawback with the canvas… imo… it’s just the weight and bulk (volume) of the material. But even besides the “cool factor/love of history” the old designs are sometimes… they are just better.
@@Truffle1947 Do you focus on a specific time only? A specific “impression”? Or is the fun to research and get other uniforms equipment etc? I am in America… but I should research and see if there are any re-enacting organizations near me. I love history and I think the whole thing just looks fun.
I basically only do US stuff from the ETO. I try not to get to specific and just use the 2nd armoured division to mark up most of my uniforms and have some of my web gear set up a bit mroe specifically based on photos I have seen of troops from armoured divisions.
I also have a fairly good airborne impression but it is very rare that I use it. Maybe once a year.
@@Truffle1947 I love studying military History… it is truly my passion… War… I find what you are doing to be great. Living history and non traditional types of teaching and education… they are what you remember. Little kids will see you… and you will have no idea… but you will inspire in them,,, what my teachers kindled in me! It leads to great things… great History teachers. Great citizens. Great conversations. Keep it up!