Polish Lavvu Size Comparison - Size 2/Size 3
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- Опубліковано 9 бер 2019
- A size comparison overview of the Polish Poncho Lavvu Tent between sizes 2 and 3, the medium(size 2) and Large(size 3).
These are excellent Cold War Era canvas gear that just works, as ponchos and as a shelter.
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One of the most informative videos on the Polish Army shelter on the internet. Thanks
Awesome mate thanks for doing all the measurements. It really helps with decision making.
She told me 4 inches makes a big difference. Thanks for sharing, keep up the good work!
Survival Theory lol, I heard that too, lol!
Excellent informational video. I own six sets of size three Polish Ponchos. Five sets are put away for safe keeping. One set I modified with a skirt and zipper, I love it and just like yours, yes my FLAPS are inside, that's my choice! Which to me makes more sense. I think that the Polish Ponchos {Lavvus} are just an incredible piece of kit for all outdoors woodland back packing activities for all ages.
No wonder it's so hard to find size 3
Jk jk
Good looking set up, I would be happy with either one of those. Thanks so much for such detailed video sir. I appreciate you taking the time to make this for us. Thanks again my friend and have a blessed week.
Dale
Heartland Outdoor Living both are good to go, you’d be happy with either one. Thanks my friend.
Great review, my friend! Those are really excellent shelters. And, I'm loving the new intro! Very cool!
WayPoint Survival thanks brother! I got some catching up on your videos to do!
Thumbs up for the correct lavvu pitch! I see tons of youtubers pitch their lavvus inside out. BTW personaly I use bipod inside instead of a one center pole which I hate. Makes much more room inside.
Stelmans Lt they are great gear to have.
Thanks for the comparison video bro! I have since got the 2 and I'm very happy with it!
Hog Creek Village thanks brother!
It's not about space under pałatka. Sizing is important if you plan to wear pałatka... because it is poncho after all. Size in cm I - 160-170, II - 170-180, III - 180-190+
Yeah, I came here to say that. I'm 5'10" and my size 3's are a little long when worn as a rain cape. Fine outside, but going up stairs takes awareness! 😂😂😂
Very helpful video. Many thanks from the UK 🇬🇧
You’re welcome my friend!
Great to see the comparison. Nice job brother!
Pinetree Line Outdoors thanks brother!
SurvivorMetalMan thank you for the upload! Fantastic stuff, I assume the widths are all the same it’s just the height that different between the 3
Great video. I have a size 2 lavvu. I'm 6ft and I fit pretty decent in it. I didn't use the pole. I hung it with parachute cord using a slipknot hanging it from a ridge line, and that really open up the space without having the pole. Great overview.
Scotty survival yep, hanging from a ridge line gives a lot more room for sure. Thanks my friend.
thank you for the great information and size comparison.
That Montana Guy thanks brother, can’t go wrong with either. The larger one is not much difference in size at all.
Those look great buddy, That's what I've been thinking about getting but didn't know anything about them. AWESOME COMPARISON BUDDY
Jerrys WoodShop and Outdoors thanks brother, they are pretty cool.
The sizes are for the poncho as that's there main use and they make them the same hight shelters so if a tall guy and a shorter guy can still make a two man tent out of them
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Great video and intro! Thanks for the info
Jack Pumpkin thanks brother, much appreciated!
Awesome review, brother! Good information. Those tents look killer.
Endurance Room thanks brother! They are pretty cool.
Great review and comparison. Cool intro my brother. Have a good one and take care. Tennessee
Jeff Carter thanks brother!
Great video! Made me decide to buy a number three to get just a little more legroom than my current number 1. ATB.
Thanks my friend, and you’ll enjoy it!
Just when i thought your intro couldn't be any more badass!! Cool review brother, it would seem any size would do, gotta love those! Great video
Thanks brother, it’s pretty killer, I like it! OUTDOOR TACTICAL made it for me, very cool of them.
Cool Tent, Great Review. Thanks.
ZPD Survival thanks my friend.
Great comparison video.
ForeignMRE.com thanks my friends!
Looks good 👍. Now time for the camp out.
Shane Slone one coming soon brother! I’m sure you’ll be there.
Nice comparison I tried to find one of these and the two over seas dealers are out of stock thanks for the video
Amra Survival thanks brother! Keep checking, Military Mart gets them in quite often.
Honestly from experience, leave the poles at home if camping in the woods, use a branch, saves space ect. Good video thoe.
;( nobody likes Poles...
POLAND STRONK strippers do
It's oii
Many thanks for the info. I have a size 2 set and I have just ordered a third poncho to try to make a monster 3 pieces lavvu. This is going to take a lot of tent peg. I'll keep you posted on my results.
Denis Solaro awesome, should give you lots of room!
Did you do it cause I'm thinking of doing the same thing!
The#2 is just about the same size as my River country one man! Lookin' forward to campout! Thanks. ZZ.
ZZ outdoors it seems to have a good amount of room for two. Thanks brother.
great video bro, nicely explained about the different sizes which at the end of the day is a silly 4 inches which is nothing unless your my ex misses....atb
john kelenfoldi bahahaha and thanks brother! Yeah, really not much difference in size, either will do nicely.
Very nice and informative video Bro! Hope you liked the your AR rifle intro. Cheers from Russia.
OUTDOOR TACTICAL thanks brother! And yes, I love it! I will go back and forth between the two.
best review on Lavvu on the internet so far, thanks
x capbj thanks my friend! Much appreciated!
Those new intro's take your allready very cool channel to the next level Bruh☆☆☆☆☆
paul grogan thanks brother!
I'm 6'6, I used to own a size 2 and it was just a tiny tiny bit too short. I've managed to swap some gear for a size 3 and that few inches will mean I'm not touching at both ends lol. Can't wait for it to arrive.
I saw your earlier video on the Lavvu and my supplier currently only has the size 1 (small) in stock so I think I will wait until they get the medium in (not a lot in it I know but I might want to use one as a poncho). Thanks that was a very useful video.
Thanks brother! It’ll be worth the wait.
Good job, good choice. Greetings from Poland! 🌲🌳🦅
Much appreciated my friend!
Appreciate your video.
Thanks for doing the measurements.
Its important to have the numbers and a solid visual comparison.
As others have mentioned in the comments, the size differences are to accommodate the different sized men who would be expected to wear these as ponchos...but are designed in a way that allows different sized ponchos to be combined without drastically affecting the resulting structure quality.
It's a very clever design.
Look at me go...
I didn't know any of that when I bought mine, its thanks to people like you that I know even that much now.
Thanks again.
Anon you’re welcome my friend, and thank you!
Both times I've heard you mention your height in your videos I have been surprised. I used to think you were over 6 ft. tall. I don't know why. Good review and comparison of the 2 and 3 (I like that intro... first time seeing that) 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Carolina Chris Outdoors lol, yep, I’m only 5’7”, but it’s long where it counts, my hair 😂
Thanks brother, and that intro is the first time I’m using it. The guys over at OUTDOOR TACTICAL did that for me, very cool of them.
Nice show well done thanks
Willis Blevins thanks my friend.
Thanks Brother! You just help me decide which size to buy because I can't find any GOOD size information about the Polish Army Lavvu!
Jeff Rodgers can’t go wrong either way, both sizes are great. Thanks my friend.
I had to pause the video to tell you that that is a badass intro! Please excuse my French.
Dan Ski thanks my friend! The guys over at OUTDOOR TACTICAL made it for me. No excuse necessary, you should hear me in person lol.
Great review.
OKBushcraft thanks brother!
I think that I need to eventually get my hands on one of these setups...they seem to be one of the better mil surplus shelter half tents out there.
Mountaincoffee Outdoors they are very cool, but they starting to dry up, get one if you can. I’ve got a wood stove to use with it, I haven’t tried it out yet.
@@SurvivorMetalMan Ever since I read your reply a few weeks ago (which basically confirmed what I had suspected about the supply), its been in the back of my mind to figure out where I could snatch up my own set. Then today I happened to notice an email from Coleman's Surplus saying that they had some back in stock, and that it was apparently the last batch that they would be able to get a hold of. Sold!
You’ll love it brother!
They're cool but they absolutely FUCKIN suck. Currently sitting in a defrosting car after it soak every microcosm of moisture into the canvas and then froze over. Definitely a fair weather tent
Nice video. I have 3 of these Polish setups which equals to 6 rain capes. I found a complete kit on Etsy. I also purchased 4 Polish rain capes, when they had them (no poles n stakes) on Varusteleka.com and got 3 mediums and 1 small. The DDR (East German/NVA) tent poles and stakes kit works with these. The wooden poles are the same length as the aluminum poles issued with the Polish kit. I made paracord loops to go through the bottom grommet eyelets so I can use the DDR tent stakes or any tent stake. If you get the DDR tent poles and stake kit maybe sand the wooden poles lightly and apply some boiled linseed oil to the wood.
Got a black nato version size 3. I admit it does not look much, but personally every cm is appreciated! I'm feeling the comfort of a few extra cms, when I lay on my Therm-A-Rest matt with XL. But for people, who check their weight in an extreme manner, size 2 might be more relevant. At least they find that version easier, cheaper and won't have to think they got an inferior version, I guess. Cheers!
Great video pal, I’ve just bought one today, brand new in the package, just waiting for delivery. Would love you to do a video on how to actually button the two ponchos both together to make one tent, because I’ll be doing some head scratching when mine turns up. Cheers Alan 👍🏴
Where did u order from?
@@johnnyjames6283 it was just some random person on eBay, it wasn’t from a military shop, I put army tent on the search on eBay, and was lucky it popped up. Never been out of its rapper, beaut tent 👍🏴
a note for anyone super worried about fitting into these things
I'm 6'2" 245lbs
I sleep on a cot
I carry a huge external frame 65l bag that comes inside with me
I just found out mine is a medium from this video and I've never had an issue
Tea Bag awesome my friend!
Woohoooh!....First!.......btw, love your channel I've learned a lot. Thank you.
wide awake thanks my friend!
I could just tell by the intro that this was going to be a American dude
USA brother
@@SurvivorMetalMan Haha, as long as they aren't used on people I oblige!
Sh00k up Ricola only if need be
Awesome comparison.. eventually I'll have to wrangle myself one of these! Have a blessed one my friend.
BushCraftBums thanks brothers! You’ll enjoy it when you do it!
It would be interesting to compare the weight or the 3 sizes , since canvas is heavy , might be worth getting the size 1...... I have 2x Swedish lone wolf tarps 1.3kg each :( but at least already waterproof
Must admit, I thought the same as you, with the one on the right being the bigger size but to be honest 4inches does not make a lot of difference to me, so if I was buying one, I would go for the cheaper one. Cheers Alan
Alan METALMAN - Hiking & Outdoors the medium is plenty roomy, two can fit in it good. Thanks brother!
good info on these shelters Id like to get one for the simple fact your stove jack hole is already there in the sleeves im wondering if you wrap the pipe with a fiberglass sheet would be enough. Having hard time finding places have them but out of stock.. dont do amazon or ebay tho.
Gary Whelan Sr thanks my friend! And yes, a little stove is great to use with them, I have one I’ll be adding to mine. I see all different kinds of mods to use with a wood stove here on UA-cam, I’ll be using a bigger piece of stove pipe for mine.
Nice maybe a video on your set up when you got it done
Gary Whelan Sr I plan on it! Thanks my friend!
Nice work. Is there a way to open the peak up enough to use tripod instead of the center pole?
Green Badger Outdoors yes! I’ve seen several people doing just that. I’ve also seen the tie around the top, and suspend it from a branch, which eliminates the pole completely, giving you a bit more free room.
Neat intro! I like the Lavvu. I'm short so I would go with the cheaper one. They appear pretty easy to set up. Good comparison. Thx for sharing.
STITCHES OF JOY thanks! Very easy to set up, 5 minutes max.
I would appreciate if you would give me any suggestions from where can I get this tents
Thank you sir
Shine on ✌️❣️
Great video, i have a size 1 and 2 (differnt halves) and i am thinking about adding some fabric to maybe extend it. Im taller then youre supposed to be for the large, but i just lie slightly turned and it works fine.
Arend Mookhoek thanks my friend. I plan on adding a skirt to one of these, and a zipper. It’ll give it a lot more floor room.
SurvivorMetalMan I have a size 3, and I just had the back sewn up, and a 60 inch zipper sewn on the front. The zipper is like a coat so you can separate the zipper and open the front all the way to the top
@@SurvivorMetalMan same here, i have actually managed to find a massive zipper, just not the time to put it in. If it ever comes to be I would love a vidoe on that!
@@Gaddman100 awesome, what did you spend on that if you dont mind me asking?
Arend Mookhoek about $25.00 for the lavuu, $10.00 ish on the ykk zipper, and she charged me $30 to sew it
Hi mate can we put the stove pip out of them
English Woodsman yes, a lot of videos here on UA-cam of folks using wood stoves in them.
Great video! Where can you purchase a size 2 if you live in Australia? I’ve searched amazon but it doesn’t say anything about size & it’s looks like a size one!
Any idea how to get a size 2 if you live down under?
Cheers for the expertise 👌
thomas mossop I got mine from Military Mart, it was shipped here to me in the USA within 36 hours, very fast, I’m sure they ship worldwide. And they have the best prices. Hope this helps, you won’t be disappointed.
www.militarymart.co.uk/polish-army-dome-tent-lavvu-teepee/
In Poland, this new tent costs 13 pounds. 17 dollars
Pawel Goliatowski that’s a good bargain!
can I know what is the weight of size 3 please?
I think the sizes are more so for the fact that you can use it as a poncho. So it's not about room but more so about wearing it. So tall people may be better off with a size 3 and shorter people may like a size 1 so it's not gonna drag when wearing it. This is my complete guess, but it makes sense.
Glen I agree, as a tent, it’s not much more room than each other.
@@SurvivorMetalMan @SurvivorMetalMan Its such a cool tent. I think I will get a size 1 so I can use it as a poncho. For walks and hiking, I live in Ireland and it really likes to rain here, I was caught out yesterday. I think it would be great to keep this in my car, it's a fast solution for rain and a tent. What I like about this is that two people can have a poncho, and so I figure this tent is actually perfect for couples if you dont mind sleeping close.
I have seen people use stove inside, is this stock, or a modification??
These are stock. Yep, a lot of people use stoves in them. Great tents.
I like those! Can they be found on Amazon!
Grizzlytaco I think they are on amazon and eBay, I got at Military Mart, shipping and product outstanding.
www.militarymart.co.uk/polish-army-dome-tent-lavvu-teepee/
@@SurvivorMetalManThey sale quickly, they only have the size one left in stock now.
Heartland Outdoor Living keep checking, they get them in quite regularly.
hi , i cant understand a few things . can u write all dimensions pls?
What is difference in the weight of the size #2 and size#3?
You know, I’m not sure, but it’s not more than a pound difference, probably less. But I’ve never weighed them.
Thank You
I'd rather have the bigger one. More room to store gear and move around or do some bushcraft on a rainy day
Woodland Tactical every little bit of room helps for sure.
Where's the best place to buy one ?
A place called Military Mart in the UK
@@SurvivorMetalMan Thank you Sir , enjoyed your video.
Hi there, the width that you measured says completely nothing, simply because the lavvus can be erected in a circle or in an oval shape...so actual width changes everytime you set the tent according to the shape you're giving it...
I would measure the width of both canvas pieces together, on each lavvu size instead...known as the perimeter ;)
What is the size of the pole please in height? Thank you
They come in either 4 or 6 pieces tent poles and are 140cm high (55”) high
@@SurvivorMetalMan Thank you is that the height for 4 or 6 pieces?
@@guitarnotator both types of poles come out the same height.
@@SurvivorMetalMan Ok I see. What I will be doing is putting 2 ponchos together and using just 1 piece of wood through the middle of the structure. I was just trying to get an estimate of the average length. So I guess I will try 140 cm :)
Can i have link those anyone sell size 3 please,and post to Australia,
Here you go, it’s where I got mine, good people, and very fast shipping.
www.militarymart.co.uk/products/polish-army-dome-tent-lavvu-teepee
I’m 5’11 what size could I sleep in? Thanks
Size 2 or 3 would be best
@@SurvivorMetalMan do you know anywhere I can buy them? It's pretty much eBay and it's like £200!!
@@TimmyVision don’t trust eBay. This is where I got mine. They are good prices and ship extremely fast.
www.militarymart.co.uk/products/polish-army-dome-tent-lavvu-teepee
@@SurvivorMetalMan I think I'll have to get the reproduction one because they are sold out on the 2 and 3 and they said 3 will never come back and 2 hasn't been in for like 2 years!!
@@TimmyVision the repo is excellent from I’ve seen, will be getting one myself. There are some video here on UA-cam of the repo.
Cool..id could do eather no problem?
Peace n Love People
Dale Meyer both are good to go.
wow what a production measuring ........us non-americans even though we use metric can still do math better then you apparently since we can subtract and come up with 4 in diff and do not need a 10 min explanation to know there was 4 in diff.
Gave up half way thru, like Dad used to say to Mom "I can't hear you when you talk at me from another room!"
i dont get why you and basically everyone on youtube set up the lavvu INSIDEOUT.
the flap around the neck area is a rain cape and is ment to be on the outside to provide extra water protection for you shoulders/body.
putting the rain cape inside of the shelter is wrong. just because you see others do it does not mean it is the right way.
thats like takeing the american poncho shelter and when you set it up, you make sure you put the outside faceing in, and the inside faceing the elements with the hood hanging down on the inside.
it makes no sence and your video spreads bad information.
but sadly, your video is just like almost all other lavvu videos on youtube. bad information.
its an easy fix, but still bad information that people 100% believe.
Why post such a toxic comment, especially when you are wrong.
As a poncho the flap should be worn on the inside. Canvas soaks up water and swells to waterproof it. Having the flap on the inside allows the solid piece of material on the outside which soaks up the water and the flap gives an extra layer of protection against water transfer on the shoulders.
It is also pitched this way in tent form also as the storm flaps on the arm holes keep the rain out.
If only you did some research before shooting your mouth off.
Stfu Karen.
@@WildCampingNI i own 3 different lavvus in 2 different sizes (still looking for a seccond small one), and if takeing off a wet poncho and turning it inside out to set up as a tent makes sence to you, cool.
but i wouldnt want to sleep with an already wet surface up against me.
just because i dont post videos of me useing my gear dosent mean i dont have it.
@@mikelong3389 I have 6 lol that means nothing. Wearing it with the flaps out as a poncho is a misconception. Do some research, it is the properties of canvas and how it soaks water up that means the flap in worn on the inside.
@@WildCampingNI the “flaps” your talking about is the rain cape right?
because historically, rain capes are on the outside.