The Polish Tipi in a storm
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
- I bought the Polish Lavvu tipi tent a few weeks ago and have used it several times. Although it was built in 1975 and stored for many years it remain fairly waterproof, but I decided to give it a well deserved treatment of FABSIL.
Fabsil not only waterproofs canvas but also stops it rotting and degrading/ fading due to sunlight.
Personally I think the Polish Lavvu at £17.99 represents very good value for money. I am planning a mod to the door opening and closing system as the buttons are difficult to use.
I am sure I have seen this video before but it popped up as a suggestion and it was great to rewatch one of your earlier videos and to see how you got on with the lavvu just after you got it. Thankyou for keeping us all entertained over the years with all your adventures, stay well and stay safe.
loved it mate - that water bottle carry idea suits you mate.
good on you for braving the rain on a bed of stinger nettles too lol
nice birdsong too & the rain fall :)
thanks for taking me with you mate
darren
Took me back to my childhood and family camping trips in our canvas tent.. listening to the sound of the rain as it danced across the top of us, fond memories they are. Thanks for posting Sandy, God Bless my friend.
It’s so nice to see a man who has sense enough to sleep until a decent time of day. Thank you. Never will I understand why 99% of the UA-camrs I watch insist on climbing out of their warm sleeping bags an hour or two before the darn sun even thinks of cracking dawn. Why?! I would love to hear the opinions of others on this. Are all these guys just trying to show what tough, hard chargers they are? I go to the woods to RELAX, not get up in the middle of the night and shiver around a fire trying to make a “cup of joe”. You now have my subscription, based on this display of intelligence alone. 👍Just purchased a lavvu and I’m anxiously awaiting fall and winter here in the southern U.S. to try it out. I’m thinking that carrying in my 3x3 DD brand tarp and when possible stringing it up above my tipi would reduce the chance of “is my Lavvu going to leak” to about zero for not much extra weight to lug in. Also, and perhaps just as importantly, having a roof at the door should make my frequent trips (born in 1957- you older mates will understand) out into the night to “water” the foliage significantly less unpleasant than emerging from the tipi directly into the rain. Another question, I have is why does anyone camp in the heat of summer? As Danny DeVito famously responds in the movie Tin Men when his wife,Barbara Hershey suggests they should go for a picnic “send me a postcard”. Lol By the way, it’s more than worth your time to purchase that movie and “Let It Ride” starring Richard Dreyfus. Most people here in the U.S. seem not to have watched those and they are the two funniest movies I have ever enjoyed. Consider these my gift from across the pond. 🇺🇸
The woods to me are also a place to relax and get close to nature. I'll strike camp early only if I have too. Thanks for watching and subscribing:)
Les, I agree. There is nothing to beat the sound of rain on Canvas or tarp. Infact I would say my favourite camping weather is stormy weather. I lie being tucked up nice and warm and dry listening to the rain. The only thing that worries me is if a tree should get blown down, so I pick my campsite carefully.
Take care
Sandy
Sandy, I was in one of those moods to go to the woods in the rain and your video just happened to pop up. Such a cozy and calming experience. Be well and be sfe.
We need to remember what is original purpose of Pałatka. It is a raincoat. When 2 soldiers have pałatkas they can build tipi where inside they can cook a food and worm self. I think it can be upgrade putting zip-fasteners under button to minimalized windage. In summer it can be unzip for better ventilation. Regarding weight it need to be heavy. It was use by military in very unpleased situations. I think new fabrics like goretex or other it will not fit to purpose of pałatka. When we take for comparison US military they never fight on they country. US Solders can count on supplies where something will be break. Not like polish solders in second world war.
Sandy that was First Class and, glad the waterproofing worked. The sound of the rain on a shelter, love it :) .........Les.
Hi Brad. I must say I do like this little tent. It is so simple. No guys to worry about. Nothing much to go wrong.
Sandy
Second time I’ve watched this vid, they never get old 👍🏼. I just had the back of my lavu sewn all the way up to the top with it buttoned to give a good solid back to the tent, and then had a 60 inch yyk zipper sewn on the front Can’t wait to try it out with the mod!
I would just like to say, I have been watching your videos for a few weeks now and they are very informative and very entertaining. I am just getting into wild camping and bushcraft, and have found your videos a source of endless tips. Thank you for this and keep up the good work. Alan.
I really like that you take your pup along.
Great stuff🙂...Lovely woodland and bird song on a fabulous morning!
Yes I have to agree. She is a good and well seasoned camping dog now.
All the best
Sandy
I adore watching your videos. You touch my heart with your tenderness for your doggie too !! Beautiful photography as well. I'm so happy to be able to see your videos. ❤️👍
Thankyou Tracy:)
To arrive on a dull rainy evening and awake to a beautiful sunny morning was fantastic. That place looked real nice. Nice rain test of the lavvu, Sandy. I'm taking mine out tomorrow on a canoeing day trip. All the best, Donny.
Thanks for this. I really enjoyed it. BTW - I've had one of those 2-qt canteens for 20 years and never had a problem with it. 2 tips - first, if you hold it sideways it doesn't "glug" much when you pour, and, second, it makes a great pillow.
Thanks again and keep posting!
Looks like a fun trip Sandy. I like the tipi tent looks like it was a dry stay for you. I had seen the first video you made when you got it . knew a good video was on its way .Thanks for posting
Thanks Chris. Your never too old to get out under canvas.
All the best
Sandy
Hi Sandy, rheumatism playing up and I couldn't sleep, so I got up and I've watched this again :) Great video. Best Wishes....Les.
brilliant video as usual .I really need to get out and do this stealth camping. I have watch many of these type of videos which really inspire me to go out, and do this kind of camping. Many thanks for posting these videos and a big thanks all you other guys out there.
Thank you Sandy for all your advice I've just started camping and try different types of bush craft. You have been a big inspiration for me over the past few months. I hope to do some videos of my own.
Once again another great video my friend. I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel. I hope you are keeping well. Kind regards. Paul.
Excellent video,Sandy.The sound of rain on canvas is so relaxing.
Absolutely love your videos Sir!! Always interesting places and informative. All the best to you and many happy adventures in your future!!
Yes quite possibly the wetter summers are here to stay. Personally I like camping in the rain so it's no problem for me.
All the best
Sandy
That sounded like really heavy rain, absolutely perfect weather to test out your tent. Good video, I enjoyed watching it. Cheers Glenn
nice little trip Sandy, thanks for taking us along :o)
Nice video. Looked comfortable in the tent. The rain sounds comforting and your dog looks settled! Enjoy.
Nice peacefull night out with a gear update to boot, thanks sandy, Simon.
now thats the way to field test kit Sandy,, great weather for it... liked the breakfast idea,, I usually like porrage but will be giving that a go... all the best.. Mark
Great video! I also love your hiking partner. When I was SRT back in the 80s, we carried quickoats, dried fruit like apricots or peaches, dried milk powder, and a bit of sugar mixed up in small plastic jars much like your morning brekkie bags.
Another great video, plus was filmed on my wedding day. Keep up the good work. I do enjoy the wet weather camping vids
Realizing I'm late to the party, this video being 6 years olds...wow, I Love your dog, what a camping companion! I only recently bought one of these two piece poncho/tent things before they become extinct and have yet to use it. Heavy for sure, but seems a fun bit of gear for the right situation. Love your videos, good to know you're still out there having fun!
Nice camp out, i love the last minute camp outs. That bladder is really nice, i will have to look into one of those. I hate carrying water in my main pack. Usually i go and get water from a source when i arrive, but always nice to have small backup. The tent looks great as well, modifications look like endless opportunity for fun with that.
Regards, Robert
Deleted the comment my cousin posted after getting a hold of my phone. Keep up the good work Sandy, you're bringing happiness to a great many people, including myself. If you're ever up in Scotland on your bike again, and need an overnight stay, give me a shout.
I can't recall the comment Harry but thanks for this new comment all the same
Sandy Hello again.
Another great video and this is the third time I have watched this one. The first two were when I was trying to decide about purchasing one of the Polish Lavvu shelters. These are not common in Australia, and I have never seen one in person before.
Well, I went ahead and purchased one, and so far I have only put it up in the backyard. I have not taken it out camping. When I initially tried to assemble the two halves, I was trying to figure out which side of the poncho should be the inside or the outside of the tent.
I did a few google searches and found a US forum where one person was adamant that the shoulder flap on the poncho, should be worn outside on the poncho, but should be on the inside when two ponchos are assembled as a tent. This person stated two things.
First, that if you have the shoulder flaps outside as a tent, then you will get water seeping in the armholes of the poncho in heavy rain. I am glad to see that you had your tent set up the other way and did not get any water ingress. Have you had any water ingress after this test? Thanks.
Secondly was just a nicety. If the arm flaps are inside as a tent, then so are the two loops, which you can use to hang a lantern or any other gear you choose.
I am very much looking forward to taking mine out camping. When I had it set up in the backyard I did notice how well it shut out light and thought this would great for anyone military (like me) who work different shifts and have to sometimes sleep through the day.
Thanks again and best wishes.
Hi Tony,
Yes I set it with the shoulder flaps outside and never had any problems with water ingress. I've tried it the other way too but the flaps just hang down and do nothing. Atleast if you set it up my way then you have two thicknesses of canvas where it matters.
The downsides are it could be a big bigger and also the weight but apart from that I love it.
There's something magical about rain fall on a tent,just chills me out,good vid
Nice video thanks . Nice to see the little dog all cosy . I take my Jack Russell everywhere . All the best .
Pleased to see that the Fabsil worked well, think that was a pretty good test of its ability to keep the rain out. I have yet to do mine with the Fabsil not had the time to be honest. Nice one Sandy!
Great video sir. I've been considering the 2 qt. canteen for some time now. Thanks to you, I'll be getting one soon. Elsa is a very seasoned camper and a great sleeping bag warmer!! ;)
Great video! You inspired me to buy the lavvu as well. I made a short video of a quick setup of the half shelter. I laugh at myself as I watch it as it doesn't look like I am in a hurry!
Both are excellent. For ultra stealth and winter warmth or for mountain camping you can't beat the Dutch bivi, but for lowland woodland camps with my dog the extra space of the Polish lavvu makes it more suitable.
It's horses for courses.
Sandy
I love camping in the rain Lee. The sound of rain on canvas takes some beating.
Sandy
Wow I just about fell to sleep watching the video, hearing the pitter patt of that rain. Looks like a great little tipi....... Hope I can find one in the states.
Cracking little videos, really enjoy them. Love the power breakfast idea, will use it on my next trip.
It took me 30 minuyes to prepare for this camp and that included making my breakfast at home. As for the Polish Tipi, I love it.
Thankyou for watching
Sandy
Great video Sandy. Really like that water bottle.
Cool trip out Sandy! I will be taking a closer look at these at The BCS if they take any up there. All the best!
Great kit and system! The brekky tip is good too choc first thing in the mornin is good with me. Wiltshire looks nice and peaceful. I camp a lot with my dogs too but they are never off lead. Or away from campsite. They are my best friends. Ok cheers.
Hi Patrick,
You may be surprised. When added to cereal like this it does taste OK. Even good with the addition of chocolate powder.
All the best
Sandy
I so love this video of yours. I have the polish lavvu. I have not used it yet lol.
Thank you for the upload.
Lovely video. Have subscribed to your channel and am enjoying your camping adventures.
Thanks Susan. Hope you enjoy my videos.
Sandy
I really must get back out in my old lavvu .Great stuff .
Goodluck tomorrow Donny. The campsite is a small local wood about 1.5 miles from my home, so I can go there whenever I want. There is a bit of road noise in the distance from the busy a419 about a mile away.
All the best
sandy
haha, Thats it Kev. From now on I will name it morale Muesli..!! I have tried the addition of milk powder in the past but didn't think of adding drinking chocolate until you suggested it and boy what a difference it makes.
Hope you had a nice holiday. Met up with Chris last week. Will visit him again soon. Hope to see you soon too
All the best
Sandy
I love this video! Looking foreword to watching more of them. I'm in the US Air Force and I have used my 2 qrt canteen as a pillow at times. :)
Great video mate wish there were more videos in bad weather ( tiphat) for keeping it real. Best wishes Sandy
Camping tomorrow so just decided not to take the lavvu 'cos it looks like rain, I agree, falling asleep with sound of rain drops on canvas is soooooo nice, just a pain drying it out once I get home. Bought mine about 5 years ago and its still my favourite tent, I did waterproof it when purchased but never had any problems since.
Hi Jonny, The tipi is great when camping with dogs. I dont worry if the groundsheet gets damaged, it's just a cheap piece of plastic.
ATB
Sandy
Me and my bro have a polish tepee. We used homemade Greenland wax to waterproof it.. Took ages, but after it leaked real bad on my brother it was really worth the effort. People who's say they dont need waterproofing obviously haven't used them in really bad weather!!
Nice 1 Sandy, enjoyed that, I must get out more often myself.
Very nice Sandy. Thank you.
Good job Sandy, love the breakfast idea ill will definitely be trying that.
Luke.
Cheers Shity. I think the peg closure will work really well. Thanks for watching and look forward to meeting you at the BC show.
Sandy
Thank for watching. Elsa is such a good companion.
Sandy
Thanks for watching Tom.
All the best
Sandy
Hi Mark The breakfast idea is super fast and light weigjt too.
We will have to get el president onto this.
Sandy
best time, all the weekenders are home enjoying the glow of Netflix
Great video Sandy! Thanks for sharing!
Him Rick,
Thanks for watching. I camped near Stanton fitzwarren. It was very relaxing.
Take care
Sandy
Thanks for the comment Alan, glad my vids have been of use to you.
Sandy
That is correct Spenny. It is a nice place to camp, but if the wind is from the west it brings road traffick noise from th A419 which is about 1 mile away.
Sandy
Good luck Anthony. I look forward to watching some of your videos.
Please let me know when you have uploaded your first camping vid.
Sandy
Can't beat "morale muesli" on those cold wet mornings. I bet El's was not happy you didn't have sausages in the pan, when she woke up. Great Wiltshire weather to give your Lavvu a proper test :)
Kev
Cheers for the trip Sandy. That tent looks great. your dog enjoyed it too. :-)
I think we are going to have to get used to these wetter camp trip don't you :-/
Hi Rick,
Thanks for the comment. You could be right. I have tried it both ways and even in a downpour with the flaps on the outside there was no water ingress. I had to reproof it tho.
Sandy
Thanks Andy Hope you can get a few nights under Canvas this year.
Sandy
Great video mate those Lavus seem just the job and i have a canteen simular to that one i just hang it from the back of my bergan . Hope to speak soon mate and keep up the good work.
Hahahaha. These are 2 military ponchos which were designed to make a shelter for 2 soldiers. It reminds me my boy scout time back in the 80ies. Good to see that someone still uses it. Warsaw Pact wasn't rubbish in some aspects.
Great to look back on some of the earlier vids.
What a lovely dog she is ,a real mate!
Thanks for sharing al your video's.
Cheers,Dirk PA2C
i rather enjoy these overnight tipi vids, snugged with your dog haha awesome. You throw in a preemptive bushcraft breakfast tag VR ahahahahahahahahahahaha
think im going to reproof mine as well, maybe ill mod on a zipper in the front, time will tell ; )
beautiful fox ; )
Hi Sandy love watching your videos a specially before I go to bed anyway very relaxing!!! just wondering how big and where did you get your dry sack for your Polish tent 🏕
I'm going to try the muesli, chocolate powder, dry milk concoction. It looks pretty good actually. Thanks for the tip!
I have the same canteen bladder. I have had mine for years and I still take it out. I used it last week. My cover is an older model and it is holding up well also. ATB2U - Stan
Cheers Luke, the breakfast recipe is well worth it. Means your pack weight will be much lighter.
Sandy
Nice video - your tent walls didn't look very taught -but that maybe cus of old type of tent - I used to camp in bell tents which look similar - thank you for sharing -
this is one of the cosiest feelings you can have ever get i love it lying down in my bag in a tent in heavy rain!!
absolutely love it
provided the tent is waterproof of cse
these lavvus are quite good for the money arent they i.just often wonder if theyre long enough
aa im 1m96 long but theyre great for a bit of stealth low profile camping nice shape too!!
Hi Shaun, I'm not sure of the size. It says "M" so I guess thats medium? Made by Karrimor. It was given to me by Mark Barkingbadger1. I will bring the Tipi to the show as one of my camping options.
All the best mate
Sandy
Hi Sandy
Great Video, I tried your breakfast mix, very nice. I also have this setup only used once but i'm very impressed for the money. I have noticed that you have the shoulder flaps on the outside when set up as a tipi, I think these are meant to have these on the inside when setup as a tipi or the rain will enter via the arm holes, just information I picked up on the BushcraftUK forum, hope it helps.
Thanks
Rick
73 DE M0ZAV
Great Video, i like your little Movies.
Thats Bushcraft..
Greetings from Germany
Volker
So awesome relaxing vid 📹 👍. Tks for sharing. 👍
looks like you had a great time our kid.
Dog is the best.Very nice:)
I like that Lavvu tent. I use quit a bit of military gear. It may be hard to find a Lavvu in the states.
I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY YOU HAVE INSPIRED ME TO GET BACK OUT TO THE WOODS AND NATURE THAT I LOVE SO MUCH I LIVE IN AMERICA STATE OF OHIO NORTHEAST CORNER RIGHT NEXT TO LAKE ERIE.ITS ABOUT 15 DEG. F OUT ABOUT 8 INCH OF SNOW RIGHT NOW BUT CANT HARDLY WAIT FOR WEATHER TO BREAK!!!!!!! ANYWAY THANK YOU MUCH . MATT ORTH YOUR FRIND IN OHIO
Thanks Matt.
Good to know I have inspired you. Be safe out there.
Happy new year
Sandy
great vid and good tip on the breakfast atb matt
very good video, Candy cheers
Another great video matey thanks