Inexpensive Military Shelter - French F1 Commando Tent

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Inexpensive Military Shelter - French F1 Commando Tent - Setup and Preview

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Today Luke is setting up and previewing the French F1 Commando Tent!
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Price : $39.95 plus shipping
Weight : 6lbs
Material : Nylon
Details :
The French F1 Commando Tent is one of the most widely used military tents and it still meets the needs of soldiers and civilians today. Most military tents of this size are constructed using shelter halves, whereas this tent is a one-piece complete nylon flysheet. This will mean that you will be able to assemble this tent quicker, it will provide more uniform shelter, and you'll have a better nights sleep while resting in it.
When these tents were designed, they were built to be a complete system that could be packed in a small carry bag. This system includes the poles, the flysheet, tent stakes, and guylines. You will be able to put these tents in their carry bags into your rucksack and when you are ready to deploy them, you'll truly appreciate how easy they are to set up and maintain. The features of this tent are unlike any other military tent of this size, with the most prominent being you will be fully enclosed once you are inside of the tent. There will be protection from insects, mosquitoes, and other pests that would impact a good night sleep when you need it most.
· Authentic French Army F1 Commando Tent System
· Mesh Ventilation Windows on Top of Both Doors
· Mesh Ventilation with Covered Side Awnings For Maximum Comfort
· Collapsible Tent Poles, Pegs, Included
Used condition.
Material : Nylon
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@normancallaghan1750 6 ай бұрын

Hi Luke, That tent is a French Army F2, all nylon finish. The F1 (original) is a cotton fabric inner with a cotton fabric flysheet. The F1(A) has a cotton fabric inner with a nylon flysheet. Regards.

@stauguastine 7 жыл бұрын

I got one of these tents, and with a few mods you can lighten the weight to 4 pounds. First, switch the tent stakes out for the shepherds hook aluminum tent stakes, you will need 16 total. Second, you can remove the springs in the aluminum tent poles. The tent poles will stay together just fine without the spring and it lightens the tent pack. I also picked up a 5 x 7 nylon tarp from Walmart for a ground sheet to protect the floor. I did all the mods to mine and it comes in at exactly four pounds on the US Postal scale with the ground tarp. This tent is awesome and you can pick them up at Major Surplus online. Right now they have both the olive green one and the tan one in stock. BTW, the ones Major Surplus have a screen for the door. So, you can open the front door and leave the screen door zipped shut... no bugs. BTW, i used the tent I got from Major Surplus and had no issues with staying dry. Floor stayed dry and the water beaded off the top nicely. However, if you don't use a ground sheet the floor will become worn and may start to leak. For 10 bucks, the nylon tarp will keep the floor from wearing against the dirt of the ground.

@vagabondquerier9375 6 жыл бұрын

what screen door?

@Meekheal 5 жыл бұрын

Can also supplement tent poles with trekking poles if backpacking.

@garywhelansr5602 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Luke I got the same tent but same as yours no screen door. Im wondering if there was a winter version of this tent?

@blackdog6345 2 жыл бұрын

Nice try Major Surplus salesman

@ignatziusturret5641 4 жыл бұрын

As an ex-officer in Germany I just bought it in Germany for 40 Euros for bush crafting. First inspection seems well. I saw a French infantry platoon mounting those next to us in Kinshasa in 2006. I can only say, French military has sound robust stuff and that is why I bought it too. German armed forces does not have complete tents, soldiers wear half of a tent ("one man shelter" or "Dackelgarage") of a way heavier cotton version- good for more varieties of use (making a material package for river crossings etc.), more robust (it hardly can burn) but far heavier (when u count two times of a man package for a complete tent). I think, I will not be disappointed by our "Charlemagne" brothers` version :-) Peace out guys!!

@cephasmcpher67peteroutdoorspip 5 жыл бұрын

Needs to be seam sealed and it's a fine tent. I ditched the tent poles and use trekking poles, or if you want to get " Bushcrafty" carve some sticks.Also ditch the pegs.

@dimitrisv3302 4 жыл бұрын

I own this tent tested for 15 nights in the woods and for the price its super vfm. Only 3 tips. Always use ground sheet (I use a heavy duty trash bag opened) . The ventilation is good except Summer middays so in needs a mosquito net at the entrance to Keep in fully open and finally compression straps help's a lot at carrying outside of a pack

@BurtGummer85 8 ай бұрын

The f2 has the bug screens.

@geosar5470 6 жыл бұрын

My friend please stretch the tent better . The wrinkles will produce wave of noise when inside and quiet and the water won't run off as it should. It is a good tent .I have used it many times and just to be on the safe side lay a plastic tarp on the bottom and then build it on top of that. You can place an open poncho on the ridge atop with some cordage and secure it on the ground with some spikes. Produce a mini ditch where the flap ends so any water will travel downhill .Great review and a reminder you don't need a lot of money to go camping!

@hutchcoservices 5 жыл бұрын

Thinking the same thing. However, he's just a salesman not an ojtdoorsman. Besides, his doesn't have the screened door feature. That one is $35.00 ($34.95 and free shipping over $29.99).

@RomeoWhiskey692 8 жыл бұрын

Dude , I had a boyscout pup tent like this back in the seventies, except that mine had noseeum doors under the regular doors ... So you could open it up , and not have to fight the mosquitos...My main gripe with it was it was heavy , hot and hard to get in and out of because of the pole in the middle of the door , you needed a rain fly , or it leaked ... Oh yea , and the color , which was a bright neon blue ...Looks like the only thing they changed was the color . With the new , innovative tent designs out there , with hoops and lightweight fabrics , easy entrance and exit , the ability to join tents togeather to make pods , etc ... this looks like a blast from the past ... Great for a kid on a boyscout outing ... Not so much for an adult .

@DeezNuts-dp6ww 8 жыл бұрын

out of all of the tents that I have seen this one is awesome and looks like a tent that I would like to sleep in a finally, a good tent in my price range. thanks for all of the amazing videos and keep er goin. -Blaine

@lprpallet 8 жыл бұрын

I bought the same tent last week, a canvas version with a seperate rain fly. I guess it`s the previous version of this one. Slept in it last weekend during rain and it stayed nice and dry, Also no moisture at all inside. Only downside is the weight of the canvas but comparing it to this nylon version I think the canvas is far more sturdier and with the rainfly also 100% waterproof.

@Tutorp 8 жыл бұрын

Hey, that's basically my old scout tent! Same vent layout with the outside flaps, same door type, etc., etc. Mine's a fair bit smaller, though (no surprise, it's a kid-sized tent), with doors on only one side, and with bug netting over the door. Also, it's in the rather non-camo colouring of purple and pink. :-)

@dartor100 8 жыл бұрын

Not a bad tent for the price, thanks for the review.

@ninjachin 7 жыл бұрын

i have the sand coloured version, it has 1 entrance with mosquito net, also it is waterproof.

@johnmoder5306 5 жыл бұрын

Hey! I think this is actually the F2. The F1 was the older model and had a cotton inner tent and isn't in use anymore as far as I know. Cool Video!

@thomasbailey7505 6 жыл бұрын

BTW I bought mine new off E-bay over a year ago 2015 for 69.00 and mine hasnt leaked in mountain rainstorms. Also this works great in snow storms. I live in Az. and in the Coronado Natl. Forest we get all kinds of weather and I camp for weeks at a time.

@jasonmashburn1280 8 жыл бұрын

I checked some other sites (all out of stock btw) but the tent does have a cover as well. but being used may be why it didn't come with one. awesome tent and review!

@AdmiralPreparedness 6 жыл бұрын

I patiently waited until they became back in stock at Major Surplus & Survival and grabbed two. Seam sealer is a must for this tent. Do Not Take It Out Until You Have Applied Seam Sealer or you will be kicking yourself if it rains when erected!!!!

@andreipavicic7063 8 жыл бұрын

Take this tent on an overnight adventure Luke!

@J_David_Worthington_III 5 жыл бұрын

I purchased one of these tents and was able to find the one with the optional mesh doors to keep the bugs out and still get the air flow and it is a great tent!

@marinepete9148 2 жыл бұрын

These tent do a good job if a few things are done properly. First off it looks very loosey goosey, that sagging is a big no go in this type of tent. Two scouts from the pre-90's would have done much better. Get that fabric taught so you can bounce quarters off it. Pull the side awnings tight and the fabric will work as designed and repel water much better. No fly would be needed if taught. A cheap tarp under it would save much wear & tear to floor and provide a better protection from the elements. Ditch the steel stakes if you plan on backpacking with it, aluminum stakes would save over 1.5# of weight. I'll take it any day over the shelter halves we were issued.

@davedonotwantshare1905 8 жыл бұрын

Very good and honest review Luke, and a nice piece of military surplus gear. If only it came with a rain fly.

@androidapp1977 7 жыл бұрын

Dave Donotwantshare there is another french army tent made out of cotton with rainfly

@MrYingvar 2 жыл бұрын

This suits my needs and adds credibility to my French Foreign Legion yearns, lol.

@opalprestonshirley1700 8 жыл бұрын

I saw this tent on the Keep Shooting web site and was wondering about it glad you did this review. For the money this is a great value. I especially like the side vents. The weight is good for a tent of this size. Good preview. atb Opal

@tylerdixon3290 5 жыл бұрын

I tried to get one of these as soon as I saw this video and I lollygagged on the sale Midway USA was having. Got mine from keep shooting, like yourself, but they only had the single door with the bug mesh but that's even better. Set it up easily and I hope to use it soon.

@GisterThomasGames 7 жыл бұрын

i bought this tent and i just used this in the rain. it sadly let a lot of water trough the pieces of fabric that hold the doors open when rolled up. and the roof was really wet when you touch it from inside out. also the stiching of the bathub floor is not perfect but can be fixed by seam sealing.

@b4ptist 5 жыл бұрын

I must share my love for this tent, last summer I rode across canada and slept in this bad boy almost every night, got it for 50 cad, its massive, vents well, and is super waterproof I survived A MASSIVE THUNDERSTORM in this guy. I gave it away to some people in a hostel in Newfoundland. Miss this tent. so amazing.

@shcmoly 8 жыл бұрын

Interesting surplus tent. Lone Wolf Mountain is looking beautiful this spring.

@roundandrandom8576 8 жыл бұрын

I like that tent a lot. Great review. Like you said a lil seam sealer and a couple spray coats that thing would probably be pretty bombproof. Thanks Luke God bless you.

@JeffNewton508 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Luke, not a bad tent for that price! Hope you can take it on an o/n adventure soon at Wolf Mtn.

@Guitarshed Ай бұрын

Just watched this after being longtime viewer, oh my god where does the time go , young boy here lol

@izaak.salomon5048 Жыл бұрын

Super tent ! 👍👍👍🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️💪💪💪

@rebeccalynntenbrink6254 Жыл бұрын

Just bought one of these from Coleman's military surplus. Hoping to get out and use it soon.

@7SAC7 8 жыл бұрын

Nice tent, good review. I checked a french surplus store (ASMC): The original package contains 1 tent, 2 poles, 8 sticks and 16 strings. The european price was 38,99 EURO, but it's out of stock.

@CarolinaCharlie 8 жыл бұрын

Another great video and I dig the tent and how simple of a setup it is. And the price is excellent as well. Thanks for sharing.

@Iridium242 8 жыл бұрын

thanks for the review on this, I was thinking about picking up one of these. That thing is big inside. I love the stuff on keepshooting.

@mmbaptist1 8 жыл бұрын

Loved this review. For just a few dollars out of pocket for some line and sealer, a few minutes work and it is time to party.

@neilblundz807 6 жыл бұрын

Stick a basher over the top and boom you're done. Sun shade and extra wet weather protection with the addage of dry usable space outside the tent.

@vagabondquerier9375 6 жыл бұрын

love that deep funk musical intro. oh and a great review and info on an interesting tent. I must look into getting one of these or the desert version.

@kjonesy4142 6 жыл бұрын

Love the military surplus... this is a kool lil ⛺, what a great deal! Should review 👊

@SuperBlackheart99 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent. I've been considering these. I see them at Coleman's surplus. Bout the same price too. Love to see the waterproofing & surplus overnight with these. Keep up the great work Luke.

@teamrobalini9 6 жыл бұрын

thank you im from Poland

@dovahhiker891 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Luke, great review as always. That's a great deal for that tent. For that price I wouldn't mind to do some seam sealing. I love watching your videos on military surplus. Thanks for all the work you put into your videos Luke , I can't wait till the next one.

@MufflerDindin 8 жыл бұрын

Yup...you got the last one they had!

@amerintex 8 жыл бұрын

IM sorry i forgot to add that the tent i purchased new did come with cordage with special metal tabs that hang onto the tent stakes but you wil lstill need some cordage to finish staking it out fully

@sergioandre8759 7 жыл бұрын

With 20 years in the French army (1992/2012), I have never seen such a tent! It's just laugh

@orbitalchiller 7 жыл бұрын

yeah it doesn't look like a military grade shelter.

@redriverscout4404 6 жыл бұрын

Based on the design and similar NATO kit I would think it was probably used in the 70s and 80s.

@zakofrx 6 жыл бұрын

I read somewhere that it is used by the foreign legion.

@richschwartz8004 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. I love the surplus videos. God bless and stay safe.

@TheEphemeris 8 жыл бұрын

I wish I had the original canvas F1 tent. It's been discontinued, heavy and hot, but it's such a rugged tent.

@woof132 8 жыл бұрын

big thumbs up for these surplus review vids. great vid man

@Hockeyfan9884 7 жыл бұрын

Another great video , love the channel, unfortunately for the lower stitching issue , but other than that , this is a great deal for a great tent. Always enjoy your very informative videos, Cheers.

@billrivenbark8983 8 жыл бұрын

I have the older version. Its all canvas but comes with a waterproof fly that goes on top. I believe the one in Desert Camo does have mesh for the doors. Look in Colemans Surplus web site. That's where I got mine.

@loganmtballs 8 жыл бұрын

Iove the channel love military surplus makes my day when I get home and I see military surplus video to watch

@icebergo6 7 жыл бұрын

Cheap...good. sturdy if you spend a lot of time fixing guylines...ok. not too waterproof even with seam sealer...eh, you get what you pay for. but that thing looks like a real hot box! Great video.

@timothyhayes9724 6 жыл бұрын

Varusteleka is selling them. That's where I got mine. I can't wait to take it out into the woods

@phyllismulkey3778 8 жыл бұрын

looks like a good tent

@derekhellam9861 8 жыл бұрын

You could leave polls/ pegs at home to save weight & just carve some in field, practice knife skills. Love the tent

@robinbrown7953 5 жыл бұрын

or use trekking poles

@baron8107 6 жыл бұрын

Seems easy to winterize.

@krustysurfer 3 жыл бұрын

Great design for the little bit of $$$ it costs. Nice first tent for a cub Scout. Aloha

@travislupum 3 жыл бұрын

I have one of these I love it I’ve used it for quite a while I finally got my hands on a “I can’t tell if it’s used” Sierra designs solo assault shelter

@idiotbox37 8 жыл бұрын

one zipper, two zippers, three zippers! what are you? The Count from sesame street? haha, j/k. great preview, thanks! i wonder how light you could get it if you left the stakes and aluminum poles behind or switched them w/ lighter options.

@VaticansHolocaust 8 жыл бұрын

+Jason Lykins. We use our trekking poles, and it doesn't take long to make a few stakes from a green branch.

@ariadanzig434 7 жыл бұрын

I own the same tent, the poles are ridiculously light so no point leaving them behind.the stakes are extremely heavy tho atleast 1.5lb

@localingeemale6287 7 жыл бұрын

Jason: agreed. :-) I like TheOutdoorGearReview, but if you think an A-Frame tent with "sectional" doors with three zippers is pretty neat, you are showing your youth. This is not innovative or unusual, it's what everyone had until the zillions of variations bungee-corded poles spouted.

@EarlyMist 8 жыл бұрын

those vents are king. more companies need to take this on board. I have a Luxe Sil minipeak: good ventilation via twin top vents. A Force 10 Helium: decent ventilation, could use top vents. and a mountain hardwear tent with nay vents and...condensation central. I have a Ferrino Chaos and top vent and gaps all round the bottom..condensation minimal. No way would I carry the French Commando tent but the venting options are awesome. i wish my helium had that but it wouldn't weight 1.2 kg if it was so.

@EarlyMist 8 жыл бұрын

weigh...would ya believe.

@scoutsniper485 7 жыл бұрын

They make one with single door and one where front & back doors open

@W0rshippin 8 жыл бұрын

Excellente Video et un Bonjour de France ;) !

@Dwanejt 8 жыл бұрын

Nice review, thanks!

@leonhuggins7579 6 жыл бұрын

Extremely good vid dude

@jeremymalatt317 8 жыл бұрын

nice review man, i got the same tent from Sportsman Guide 3 years ago except mine is canvas and it has a canvas rain fly, pretty nice but heavy. take care brother.

@DustySquitoNM 8 жыл бұрын

Weird. I have the same tent, but mine's made of canvas and doesn't have the rubbery/nylon look in this video. I absolutely love it, though. Used it for a couple motorcycle trips, and it was the bomb.

@jmegown52302 8 жыл бұрын

If you're really lucky, you can find one with the original rain fly.

@breezyisokay1950 4 жыл бұрын

Just got one with that. Use it for hunting and when i go on island trips. Great tent it also hold up well when you throw bushes/camo netting on top. Hasnt riped for me ever.

@WhiteBoyMikey21 7 жыл бұрын

the best thing with french army gear is it was never used just dropped once

@WhiteBoyMikey21 6 жыл бұрын

#triggered

@petitpanierdosier3206 6 жыл бұрын

I didnt know the legend was true, french people are definitely thickheaded ..

@InXLsisDeo 6 жыл бұрын

The really funny thing about this joke is how stupid those who tell it sound.

@pierrele 7 жыл бұрын

french here. yes i own one. you can use its lightweight rain fly standalone, really handy for my hammock.

@thorne79us 7 жыл бұрын

none of the stores carrying this thing have them with the rain fly . they dont seem to realize its supposed to have one . I would have bought one years ago just to have the rain fly for a tarp

@BK33REVIEWS 6 жыл бұрын

jon west I think the rain fly version is a canvas tent not the nylon version in the video there is like 5 different versions of this tent

@philippeachourite5642 Жыл бұрын

Bonjour avez vous essayé cette tente sous la pluie est ce qu elle supporte la pluie? Merci pour la réponse

@pierrele Жыл бұрын

@@philippeachourite5642 Oui. Et je peux raisonnablement affirmer après plusieurs sorties qu'elle ne tient pas la grosse pluie. Certain modèles on été fabriqués il y a +30 ans, la matière se dénature et ce n'est plus étanche.

@philippeachourite5642 Жыл бұрын

@@pierrele merci

@99lade 8 жыл бұрын

Ompa epäsärmä! Silmiä särkee.

@jram6042 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Luke, I couldn't tell from the video, is the nylon thick enough to where the tent might be used as a 4th season tent? With the minimal venting, it almost seems perfect for keeping heat in.

@kalamayo15 7 жыл бұрын

come in france, we got plenty of these stuff

@WildMedGuru1 8 жыл бұрын

Ok now seam seal it and take it on next surplus overnighter😃

@bryantmettert 8 жыл бұрын

I have a French Foreign Legion Tent about the same tent in tan it does have full mesh screen for the doors the rest is just like yours. You will have to use seam sealer my leaked till I did . There is a regular army version that is the same but has a rain fly

@BK33REVIEWS 6 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a new one from eBay s bit more expensive but it was brand new, came with 16 stakes, and all the proper cordage and tabs, it also has two doors front and back that are screened, just on the hunt now for one of the original rain flys that came with some of them

@chrisc4636 5 жыл бұрын

Bigkountry33 did you get the original rainfoy for this and were from if you did? Also have you had it out in rain and was yours nylon or canvas?

@scoutsniper485 7 жыл бұрын

The one i seen had netting on front & back door

@wubba_chicken 5 жыл бұрын

Loved this upload so much i bought one ha ha. Thanks for the real truth information

@MuskratOutdoors 6 жыл бұрын

The floor is a big improvement over the US pup tents.

@forddude1976 4 ай бұрын

You missed the guy ropes for the side of the tent

@MasterInterpolater 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome review Luke! Curious if you have any family tents that you could review?

@dinkjunior13 8 жыл бұрын

great video Luke! was just wondering if you knew the weight of the tent without the very heavy stakes?

@zachvanniman2787 6 жыл бұрын

Seems like you can shed some weight by using lighter stakes and trekking poles instead of the ones that come with it

@larrykramer6057 6 жыл бұрын

"testers" of the French tent drive me nuts when they "test" the tent in a rain that is more of a drizzle when we want to know how a tent does in a real rain. in a big storm with a lot of wind, the rain will be going sideways, and that is the real test of a tent. There is a lot of interest in this tent, so I am sure that you will give it a good test.

@thecow123xxx 8 жыл бұрын

Luke (= very handsome) with a new video - perfect

@maccusimano2972 3 жыл бұрын

Oh no Tom your not a Peter puffer are you lol….

@yurinator7274 8 жыл бұрын

You must have gotten one of the last ones. They are currently out of stock. Cool looking tent though.

@Shiner32 7 жыл бұрын

I saw on eBay the desert versions (the tan ones) have screens on both doors...

@danieldoherty7022 6 жыл бұрын

could u use it to camp in the winter

@mikaelharvey8445 6 жыл бұрын

A little bit 2 drunk i tried to set it up for the first time, after an hour i was pissed of thinking that i got a Fawlty piece of gear.... i had it up side down... FK. After that: worth every penny!

@seerseer9440 6 жыл бұрын

Wimps carry tent 12 oz. only. REAL Men do carry tents for utmost comfort. Keep on selling. F1 is excellent tent specially in canvas version. Like Polish lavvu. Cater to wimps mate. Real men are busy enjoying outdoors.

@robinbrown7953 5 жыл бұрын

Looks similar to a zpack tent, without a vestibule....and dang heavy

@diverdan551 8 жыл бұрын

Keepshooting.com indicates tent is "out of stock"? Wonder if more will be available in the near future Luke?

@ronschreiber3635 6 жыл бұрын

Luke , again a Video, where can these be found ?thanks ,keep up the great work , Ron

@leehart189 6 жыл бұрын

Mine has a fly sheet and a door bug net with zips. Maybe there are different models? I've also seen that some have an entrance at each end, mine doesn't tho.

@robinbrown7953 5 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old video, but have a question. Were you actually in a branch of the military or do you just like military items?

@rayshelden194 8 жыл бұрын

man these things are sold out every where

@billmitchell7731 6 жыл бұрын

Luke I checked out some more of the same tent and they also had a rainfly. One even had mesh doors on it. I wonder why?

@thorne79us 8 жыл бұрын

I would like to hear your thoughts on the austrian pup tent . its just A lightweight nylon version of the us issue tent . I love mine ,but you might spot some stuff I am not aware of

@kolutavitaminy4 5 жыл бұрын

Which tent, from those that you tested, do you use yourself?

@alandavis9180 5 жыл бұрын

This tent looks the first one I ever bought for hiking back in 1974. Why the hell would anyone want to buy one of these things in 2018? And don't say price. Give it to me for free and I still wouldn't want to use it.

@jenteverherstraeten1200 8 жыл бұрын

hi luke 1 st awesome vids man keep them coming now a short question have you ever patcht a inner tent and how did you done it i have a couple of holes in my tent and i have no idea how to patch it.