Brilliant! I have 3 or 4 of those ol' shelter halves and always figured there has to be a way to make a nice "primitive" tent out of them. I spent months in them while in the Army way back when and crawling in and out of it was always a pain, esp when they were for 2 soldiers to sleep in. The Wheelen style setup will be great! Thanks for the video!
Then I got to the part where it was cut. They make zipper wall things. You basically tape them on, unzip and cut. I'd try that, but tape, sew, unzip and cut
Excellent Modification......making me rethink my shelter choice. Agree with Chris Dorris about adding a flap and a few more snaps to be able to seal it in really inclement weather.
for a tent, a possible built in cot have a length of strong fabric, pre-snapped in place or snapped by hand ( top and bottom) to the inside of the tent a length of a cot.undo the top snaps.now you have a flap. the flap can be whatever width to provide 4 anchor points to help with the support mechanism say you pull out the fabric flap toward you.it would be the height of a cot your thought if you wish, is to create a support for the cot,that's light and functional to support a human being the unsnapped flap could be used for other purpose such as storage if you use anchor poles at the ends and middle do with it as you wish
I have two shelter halves; use the second as a liner for winter camping; used Scotch Guard on outer to keep it moisture proof.... works very good , stays warmer...
A heavy duty zipper sown in would probably work as well. seems it would eliminate the ripping issue at the top and also be a quick way to close up in a blowing rain. just a thought.
Not bad, but you can't stand up in it, which is why Col. Whelen designed his according to the original dimensions. Yet this is a very good compromise, and an excellent way to modify the shelter halves for a more sophisticated design.
It would not be too difficult to hem up the cut edges and add a overlapping flap and some snaps so you could close the side down and seal it again in bad weather. Great mod. I have been looking at the us shelter halves for a while but allways thought them kind of limited. I am definitely going to be rethinking that opinion now, thanks.
I guess if you had three of those like you have you could always use your mod as the floor if you wanted to seal things up good for winter weather. So you could go back and forth. What I would rather do is just unsnap it and support the awning Auntie the two flaps together underneath, so I wouldn't be cutting around on my tent. It's clear to see where tigers got their idea for several of their tents. I guess no one is original these days
Oh I am so adding a zipper to this system. I have the two halves I'm getting another one then I'm going to make a pattern and add Gore-Tex cover put a zipper in for the Gore-Tex also so it all opens up nice....just a hobo here in Chico California
The military poncho from the era that the shelter half is from ( has snaps that will snap to the shelter half )will do what you have done with the destroyed half . We use to ( in the desert by barstow commiefornia ) put a poncho between to halfs to make a large shade area .or use three halfs two set up with one across the middle . But you don't need to cut one to do what you did..
Hey he's a civilian youtube outdoor expert. Shut your mouth. About anything you ever witnessed in a place. No lizard or man should roam. 3 Times and a diligaf. No need to destroy good gear because the 10% rule was not in the brief.
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Why do you cut on the outside of the seam, with the seam on the flap end? I would think that anchoring the side with a seam would be sturdier. Just wondering and thank you very much for the informative video!
+TDBofAmerica (TDBofAmerica) its a toss up..i chose to leave the seam on the center section ( the front awning now) than on the side with the flap..either would work but the edge of the center section would take more stress hanging that way so i chose to leave the seam to have less un raveling..thanks for the comment safe journeys
Also I have found a good product for the pin hole it it called flex tape and can be cut to size for patches and it is water rubber tape and not to expensive if you are interested.
i ran into a few of those half tents and for the price i couldnt pass them up 4 halfs and 3 complete poles and 15 stakes for for 58 bucks ones patched up the other 3 like new other than a grommet ripped out of one but still like brand new im going to keep one in perfect shape give the patch up one to my 7yr grandson me and my wife are raising and he loves Bush Craft long as the video games are off limits man oh man video games i never stayed in the house those games are evil for these youngins. anyway he'll have one to learn with the other one thats got a grommet torn out im going to modify like yours did you get yours finished? and. would you show it please again and any suggestions on putting it up?I've been hammock camping in summer and flying tarps and debri bedding in a modified super shelter in the winter . ive always used tarps or when girls was little i had 3person dome tent or a bobcat camper you know how girl are..if you do the video I appreciate it if not i understand ive been having all sorts of trouble getting my channel going been doing Bushcraft my whole life just new to these half tents i like them definitely stronger than nylon.thanks Blackie been sub for 2yrs with ya listen to everything ya teach. Peace Pops Bushcraft
I like the configuration and am wondering what you are using to waterproof the half's with are you using bees wax and linseed oil mixture or something else?
As a side note, if anyone has a shelter half with metal buttons instead of snaps please dont cut it up, as that is a WWII vintage shelter and worth more and also very collectable. Even the 'snap' shelters are starting to become collectable as they were used in The Korean war and Vietnam. Personally I think it's a shame to cut up anything from history !!
hmm i was under the impression if was for townsend whelen who was said to have made it popular in the early 1910"s..i could be wrong..besides i like waylon jennings
Very nice. Thanks for the tips. My shelter 1/2s came with 5 stakes.
Brilliant! I have 3 or 4 of those ol' shelter halves and always figured there has to be a way to make a nice "primitive" tent out of them. I spent months in them while in the Army way back when and crawling in and out of it was always a pain, esp when they were for 2 soldiers to sleep in. The Wheelen style setup will be great!
Thanks for the video!
That's a beautiful tent.
Then I got to the part where it was cut. They make zipper wall things. You basically tape them on, unzip and cut. I'd try that, but tape, sew, unzip and cut
Great mod, I'm just awaiting some zip to arrive as I'll be using this idea but running zips down each side. Perfect for my next canoe trip. Cheers
Excellent Modification......making me rethink my shelter choice. Agree with Chris Dorris about adding a flap and a few more snaps to be able to seal it in really inclement weather.
Nicely done. I use the shelter half only, Then attach a 6X8 tarp for the Whalen style effect.works fine. Love the old mil gear anyway.
for a tent, a possible built in cot
have a length of strong fabric, pre-snapped in place or snapped by hand ( top and bottom) to the inside of the tent a length of a cot.undo the top snaps.now you have a flap.
the flap can be whatever width to provide 4 anchor points to help with the support mechanism
say you pull out the fabric flap toward you.it would be the height of a cot
your thought if you wish, is to create a support for the cot,that's light and functional to support a human being
the unsnapped flap could be used for other purpose such as storage if you use anchor poles at the ends and middle
do with it as you wish
I like your modification to the shelter halves, it looks like a nice tent, and it sure looks comfy
I luv the set up. have got a couple zippers to install in flap. i have 3 halves. 4 pole sets. I'm covered thanks for the blackie tent
I have two shelter halves; use the second as a liner for winter camping; used Scotch Guard on outer to keep it moisture proof.... works very good , stays warmer...
I've had a couple old halves laying around for years. Believe you just gave me a good use for them.
A heavy duty zipper sown in would probably work as well. seems it would eliminate the ripping issue at the top and also be a quick way to close up in a blowing rain. just a thought.
Not bad, but you can't stand up in it, which is why Col. Whelen designed his according to the original dimensions. Yet this is a very good compromise, and an excellent way to modify the shelter halves for a more sophisticated design.
It would not be too difficult to hem up the cut edges and add a overlapping flap and some snaps so you could close the side down and seal it again in bad weather. Great mod. I have been looking at the us shelter halves for a while but allways thought them kind of limited. I am definitely going to be rethinking that opinion now, thanks.
I guess if you had three of those like you have you could always use your mod as the floor if you wanted to seal things up good for winter weather. So you could go back and forth.
What I would rather do is just unsnap it and support the awning Auntie the two flaps together underneath, so I wouldn't be cutting around on my tent. It's clear to see where tigers got their idea for several of their tents. I guess no one is original these days
Nice. Gives me some ideas. Thanks.
Oh I am so adding a zipper to this system. I have the two halves I'm getting another one then I'm going to make a pattern and add Gore-Tex cover put a zipper in for the Gore-Tex also so it all opens up nice....just a hobo here in Chico California
That's a great idea!
The military poncho from the era that the shelter half is from ( has snaps that will snap to the shelter half )will do what you have done with the destroyed half .
We use to ( in the desert by barstow commiefornia ) put a poncho between to halfs to make a large shade area .or use three halfs two set up with one across the middle .
But you don't need to cut one to do what you did..
Hey he's a civilian youtube outdoor expert. Shut your mouth. About anything you ever witnessed in a place. No lizard or man should roam.
3 Times and a diligaf. No need to destroy good gear because the 10% rule was not in the brief.
That's an awesome mod! A bit heavy if you're hiking it, but if it's not that far than you're good to go. Great job!
Ken
I SEE IT MOSTLY AS A BASE CAMP..CANOE TYPE CAMP..MAKE A RAISED BED OUT OF LOGS AND FEED SACKS AND YOUR REALLY LIVING..THANKS FOR THE COMMENTS..SAFE JOURNEYS
I agree with ya on that. It would be an awesome base camp setup and would definitely handle the elements alot better than modern tents. Take care.
Why do you cut on the outside of the seam, with the seam on the flap end? I would think that anchoring the side with a seam would be sturdier. Just wondering and thank you very much for the informative video!
+TDBofAmerica (TDBofAmerica) its a toss up..i chose to leave the seam on the center section ( the front awning now) than on the side with the flap..either would work but the edge of the center section would take more stress hanging that way so i chose to leave the seam to have less un raveling..thanks for the comment safe journeys
Also I have found a good product for the pin hole it it called flex tape and can be cut to size for patches and it is water rubber tape and not to expensive if you are interested.
good info thanks
i ran into a few of those half tents and for the price i couldnt pass them up 4 halfs and 3 complete poles and 15 stakes for for 58 bucks ones patched up the other 3 like new other than a grommet ripped out of one but still like brand new im going to keep one in perfect shape give the patch up one to my 7yr grandson me and my wife are raising and he loves Bush Craft long as the video games are off limits man oh man video games i never stayed in the house those games are evil for these youngins. anyway he'll have one to learn with the other one thats got a grommet torn out im going to modify like yours did you get yours finished? and. would you show it please again and any suggestions on putting it up?I've been hammock camping in summer and flying tarps and debri bedding in a modified super shelter in the winter . ive always used tarps or when girls was little i had 3person dome tent or a bobcat camper you know how girl are..if you do the video I appreciate it if not i understand ive been having all sorts of trouble getting my channel going been doing Bushcraft my whole life just new to these half tents i like them definitely stronger than nylon.thanks Blackie been sub for 2yrs with ya listen to everything ya teach. Peace Pops Bushcraft
Great video...again... but i think that Sully is male... :D
I like the configuration and am wondering what you are using to waterproof the half's with are you using bees wax and linseed oil mixture or something else?
i have made oil cloth and i have used thompsons water seal..as well and other canvas water sealers..almost all work well..
Use 3 halves. No cutting needed.
As a side note, if anyone has a shelter half with metal buttons instead of snaps please dont cut it up, as that is a WWII vintage shelter and worth more and also very collectable. Even the 'snap' shelters are starting to become collectable as they were used in The Korean war and Vietnam.
Personally I think it's a shame to cut up anything from history !!
Ground pounder series??
i will show how to camp on the ground like making poncho shelters beds of leaves ect
It's pronounced like Waylon Jennings.....waylon tent.
hmm i was under the impression if was for townsend whelen who was said to have made it popular in the early 1910"s..i could be wrong..besides i like waylon jennings
Your spelling is correct, your pronunciation is wrong.
And if you love all this. Wait till you see the magic of a tent.
ua-cam.com/video/tfzvZZIKkR4/v-deo.html Did you just rip one here?