Polish Lavvu vs USGI Canvas Pup Tent | Bushcraft Bivouac Battle, for Sur...
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This video is a very detailed comparison between the Polish lavvu surplus shelter and the USGI / USGS canvas pup tent shelter half. There is a detailed breakdown of the key features both good and bad down below. There are links to these products and most of the products from the Lavvu solo overnighter video that i linked to in this video. All of the leather goods were made by myself and my wife Angel Babi and are available on our website or custom order by request.
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Gear from this video:
Polish lavvu Tent size2 https://amzn.to/3fvuyop
Cascade MT Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles https://amzn.to/3g1QKqB
Alloy Triangle Tent Stakes https://amzn.to/3ic5oO3
USGI / GS Shelter Half https://jasminesmilitaryshop.com/prod…
Gear from previous video(s)
My Knife ( Designed by me ) Tops HOG 4.5 Hunter of Gunmen https://amzn.to/2Y5a9Rk
Tri-Bolt for stool, Stainless https://amzn.to/37Mv1jD
Tri bolt for stool, Bronze https://amzn.to/3fDQGgq
Bahco Laplander Folding Saw, https://amzn.to/2Y8GtTf
Hults Bruk Aneby, Stout Medium Sized Axe https://amzn.to/37ygQhY
GSI Halulite Tea Kettle https://amzn.to/2Y723rc
Snow Peak’s Ti-Single 450 Cup, https://amzn.to/37AbyT2
GSI Outdoors – Coffee Rocket Maker https://amzn.to/2zHfKE4
Emberlit Fireant Stainless Steel Stove https://amzn.to/37CfKSr
U.S. Military Fire Starter Trioxane https://amzn.to/2ULnpsj
UCO Lantern Candle lantern Aluminum https://amzn.to/3dcumsG
UCO 9-Hour Citronella Candles https://amzn.to/2BbvUpJ
Isle Royale Bushcraft Packs by Frost River https://amzn.to/2BbwvaX
GI Collapsible Bladder Canteen https://amzn.to/2Y8Gff6
Cartman Olive Drab 10 oz Canvas Tarpaulin https://amzn.to/2YGbayr
GSI Outdoors – Glacier Stainless Steel Plate https://amzn.to/2Y6dEXy
Camping Pot Clip Handle Anti-scalding https://amzn.to/3fznR50
USGI Pup Tent vs Polish Lavvu
ROUND ONE
Price USGI =high 150.00= low 35.00= average 65.00
LAVVU = high 140.00 =low 65.00= average 90-100.00
Availability USGI Online or local surplus stores. Unused condition
LAVVU Online International shipping, UK surplus stores. Unused condition
Weight USGI 9.8 lbs
LAVVU 7.2 lbs
Difference lbs 2.6
ROUND TWO
Setup USGI Easy one man setup, snaps together (Link to setup video)
LAVVU Easy one man setup, buttons slower to connect
Space USGI More room for gear and sleeping
LAVVU More head room and only one pole
Protection USGI All seams covered well, no floor, bug protection, open ventilation
LAVVU Potential for leaks at seams, no floor, bug protection, open ventilation
Durability USGI Heavy duty canvas, Heavy stitching
LAVVU Heavy Duty Canvas, Heavy stitching
Alt setup USGI One man lean to setup, requires extra parts and no pole setup
LAVVU One man lean to setup, requires extra parts and no pole setup
Improvised parts Poles from nature or trekking poles
ROUND THREE
Other uses USGI Tarp, sleeping roll
LAVVU Poncho, Tarp, Sleeping roll
Interop USGI Two different types available that are not compatible (buttons and snaps)
LAVVU Three sizes available that are compatible
Modifications Both have a few popular mods that can be researched
Survival is a discipline of attitude, knowledge, skills, and actions. Survival is not mandatory, you are free to die whenever you wish!
Source: http://survivology101.blogspot.com/2020/06/polish-lavvu-vs-usgi-canvas-pup-tent.html
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