paul connor Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Just wondered, every show i have been at, i see people with the large military tents with tables and chairs in, but when i look at the prices they seem to be £600 +? is this the case? surely not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I am afraid it is Paul, I think it must be a market forces thing - supply and demand. I have seen the plastic to ones made from the same material as Gazebos but still commanding a strong price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berni Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 we have got a 12 x 12 and love it. i call it my summer bungalow, it is great for having people round at a show & ours is fitted out with a gas fridge, gas oven & hob, double bed (comfort), a wardrobe area with clothes hanging up on a rail, a table & chairs & a spare table to use as a bedside cabinet i do know of 2 for sale at the moment so pm me if you want phone numbers, 2nd hand ones are a lot cheaper & if you want to buy from a supplier then b grade is cheaper than a grade & is just as good. i can't bring myself to sell mine even though i have got the jimmy now as there are still a few shows like Kemble,North nibley & Beltring where i want some comforts. go on buy one they are a good investment & don't lose any money. cheers berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Paul. I got a couple of 12 x 12's complete with alloy frames, if you're interested. Good A1 condition, with good end panels. Also have a good 12 x 12 but without pole set or spiders, just the canvas and end panels. Could do a deal. P.M. me if you're interested. I,m in Portsmouth, and attending Overlord, if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Hayward Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Paul, You could go for a 9x9 Command Tent, if it's to be used by one or two people. They are on ebay occasionally for £250 - £300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Hayward Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Paul, Here is a 7x7 tent on ebay with bids starting around £31 - that the seller says is ex-British Army and dating from 1968 - though to my knowledge the British Army never had Camo tents at that time. Probably Clive will know best! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EX-BRITISH-ARMY-RIDGE-TENT-DATED-1968_W0QQitemZ6629805249QQcategoryZ36077QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean101ryan Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I used to have one of those tents. Suprisingly roomy but only for one person. Lined in black as wel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Looks authentic, J1 8340-99-120-2985 Tent, Ridge Type, was listed as being in service in 1973. The details are: 7ft 8in wide 7ft 4in long 6ft 0in high 2ft 6in wall height 56 sq ft floor area 2.5 cu ft packed size 20lb weight of complete tent Erection 2 men - 10 mins Striking 2 men - 5 mins The only thing is the top cross bar does not appear in service photos, this may be a civilian adaptation as you can see the tent ridge sags. This maybe is not helped as the main 4 guys are not in their proper position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 [ The only thing is the top cross bar does not appear in service photos, this may be a civilian adaptation as you can see the tent ridge sags. This maybe is not helped as the main 4 guys are not in their proper position. Isn't it supposed to be inside :?: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Isn't it supposed to be inside :?: Yes you could well be right, there isn't much sag in the in service one, also note arrangement of main guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlinwolf Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 The 4 main guys can be set forwards from the pole pointing outwards from the tent or when they are crossed as above it is referred to as "storm set" for bad weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berni Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 i've got one of these as well & the pole does go inside. we can sleep 2 easy but not much room for anything else unless you are very tidy & put the beds away during the day. for 1 it is ideal as everything can be left set out, mine is just plain green though. it can be put up with 1 person ( girl guide training), mind you a 12 x 12 with 2 people is quicker, more roomy but more expensive. the plus side is you don't need grass, a few sand bags round the skirts hold it in place on concrete. work out how many times a year you are going to use a tent, how many people will sleep in it, how much storage room have you got & have you got the room to transport it with all your other kit as well. of course it also depends if the price is right. ta berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 How much would one of those tents cost? (the one in the photo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 How much would one of those tents cost? (the one in the photo) have a look here they are good and will do a deal normally http://www.tentsplus.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I like the good old 9x9 it's easy to put up on your own and sleeps 2 no problem and you don't have to take your beds down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Hayward Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 "How much would one of those tents cost? (the one in the photo) " Well its up to £34 plus £11.65 postage so far on eBay. Shame I've go a tent already! NB - Clive was the tent in general use then in the 1970's or was it for special use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Its purpose is described as "Lightweight Accomodation" in 1973 Catalogue of Tents & Shelters in Service & Under Development. This is the purpose stated in JSP 361 Joint Service Handbook of Tentage 1981. But it states that its role was to be taken over by Tent GP 7' x 9' J1 8340-99-120-8579 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Paul, You could go for a 9x9 Command Tent, if it's to be used by one or two people. They are on ebay occasionally for £250 - £300 One up there now - see: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRITISH-ARMY-9X9-COMMAND-TENT-LANDROVER-Grd1_W0QQitemZ180000136148QQcategoryZ36077QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Starting bid of £350 or a "buy it now" of £450 - free postage!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapier rob Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 The price of 9x9's has rocketed over the last few years. Although I've got one I hardly use it now as I went down the other route of getting a vehicle big enough to kip in. Much easier at shows when its pouring with rain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Hayward Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Guys, Does anyone know where you can get patches to cover very small holes in tent canvas? What do the Army use to stick then on with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 What do the Army use to stick then on with? In the 1971 "Instructions for the repair of tentage & covers waterproof" patches are to be sewn on. The 1981 manual on tentage says they should be returned to RAOC for repair. I repaired an old 9x9 with patches that were held on by springling some powder stuff under the patch then ironing it on. So maybe a haberdashery shop would have something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Thanks guys, guess I'll sleep in the back of my car then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I have got a 9ftx7ft tent ex British Army 1950's fair condition that the kids used, colour army plain green simple A shape, they now have a 9ftx9ft because they needed more room for all the junk they have price £50.oo. plus postage or collect Commander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I see the ebay one has gone upto 55 quid plus any bidding for it :?: what is it worth anyway :?: :?: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Now £77 with 20 mins to go!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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