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Old 23-08-12, 22:31
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Looks a lot like an early version of the 80 pounder tent. There was also a larger version nicknamed the 160 pounder. The names referred to the weight of the canvas when stowed in it's bag. They were giving away dozens of these tents back in the late 90s at a local regiment, but most were in the later green colour and of 60s vintage.
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Old 24-08-12, 00:23
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Harry,

Thanks for going through the trouble of setting it up, photographing and measuring it!

I'm sure there is a demand for these original tents or repro ones, where's the supply?

Here's the thread I posted earlier: British officers tent - used by Canadians?
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Old 24-08-12, 01:48
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It's the only one I've ever seen or heard of.
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Old 28-08-12, 19:06
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I've got two of the "150 pounder" green tents, and it is true, they are heavy. Mine are 60's vintage, and in great condition still...they don't make fabric tarps like those anymore.
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Old 29-08-12, 04:05
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.... you got kicked out of the house by the wife and took advantage of the situation to take pictures.....

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Old 29-08-12, 06:35
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.... you got kicked out of the house by the wife and took advantage of the situation to take pictures.....
Close a few times early on but after 30 we've worked it all out.... Just kidding!
I keep a bed in the back of my truck in Case of wife or earthquake!
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Old 29-08-12, 18:27
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Hello,

I have one of these tents minus the poles, are those the issue poles, or how did you rig it?

Do you have any photos of the post and frame?

Cheers,

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