Outstanding! Brilliant demonstration. Every detail was mentioned and explained thoroughly. I really appreciate you for taking the time and effort to make this video. You put your heart into it. Thank you with respect.

I used one as a teen in the early eighties when "camping" in the forest during scouting survival exercises. "Camping" meant finding the right tree and building a shelter underneath it. Pałatka was excellent for rain as a jacket and as a tarp over your bed but also... as a camouflage pancho when we were counting tanks rolling towards Warsaw before martial law in 1981. Unforgettable time. Hundreds of tanks and armored vehicles (whole division) and us hidden on both sides of the road through a thick forest in the Lake District under our "palatkas" counting them and sending reports to Warsaw later. We were fifteen.

Loved the video.. I'd like to add some info about the buttons. I'm not an expert on the lavvu but I used to be a tailor so here goes. The raised buttons are on what is called a shank! A solid piece of thread made my stitching in and out and then wrapping around. This is done to accomodate the thickness of material it is fastening to. The buttons on the back are known as backing buttons and are there only to provide further reinforcement. This is done so that pressure applied to the thread doesn't gradually cut into and through the cloth. This is the only purpose of backing buttons. Enjoyed the video. Best I've seen yet on the Lavvuu

Best instructioal video I've seen on this by a long way. Clear concise English. Bloody goodmate. McIntyre Scotland

Finally someone who told everything every lavvu owner should know. I've seen dozens of youtubers using their lavvus inside out and telling that's correct way to pitch it. While I new from the start where's the inside and outside sides by intuition. Mine lavvu is size 2 (170-180). And I'm 6' (184cm) and can lay straight inside but pushing it. Waterproofed my lavvu with a blend of home made wax and parafine. Sewn on two long zippers instead of buttons. Instead of one center pole which I hate I decided to make a bypod. Now I have much more space to move inside. ATB Tomas

I have watched every video that I could find on how to use this poncho and how to set it up. I learned nothing until I watched your video, it is excellent! Your English is great also! Thank you so much for taking the time to produce and provide such an informative video on how to set this up and all the little details about it that are never found anywhere else. You have done a wonderful job providing this information to the rest of us out here that are in search of this information. You truly are "The Manual"!

A long but thorough video for every aspect of design and use of a Polish Lavvu. Good job, and thanks!

I came here for the "Inside,Outside" part. Every photo I see of people wearing this is inside out and it confused me. I was wearing it correctly but when I looked at pictures they were all wrong. Thank you for this.

Awesome video..! I have had so many discussions/arguments about which side is the inside. I've always told them that the shoulder flaps always go to the inside and arm hole flaps go to the outside to keep the weather out. Thanks for the awesome video.. I'm subbed!

Thank you for a detailed video about these capes/shelters. You helped reveal details that casual users would not know. Very helpful Thank you

Great to finally see someone who knows how to properly use this great bit of kit. Thanks for sharing. ATB Mac

The counter button are mostly here to reinforce the "normal" button and so to avoid tearing the fabric. This is also to see on other military products. Thank you for the presentation, as I also saw some KZfaqrs showing how to use the lavvu inside out. As for the paracord in the eyelets, I also agree, as one should never use the eyelets directly for pegs. This protects the fabric end makes the tent somewhat bigger :-) Good video, thanks ATB

hello from the States ....perfect timing for me to find this vid . I just received mine today , unissued size 3 . Incredible condition . Been wanting one for a while but waited til I could find what I wanted .Thank you for the best description on the internet , was good to be able to understand the tags .

You definitely have the best video on the Polish Levu. I love the way you explain it exactly in your video is quite entertaining. I really like it. I would say excellent job on your part. No one else has a great video like you have on the explanation of the Polish Lavvu.

Great overview of the Lavvu Matt! Very thorough and detailed explanation. Do not apologise for your english, you spoke very clearly. Much appreciated!

Hello Matt. I really loved your informative video on the Lavvu. I ordered mine from Poland and just received it today. I am a 5'5" tall woman and ordered the #1 size. Plan to take it out tomorrow to try it out. Hopefully it will be a good size winter shelter to accommodate myself and my dog. I may also use it as a rain poncho in the cooler months. I stand 5'5" and the size #1 almost touches the ground. Your video has helped tremendously. Thanks so much for posting!

I think that when wearing it as a poncho/jacket, it should for sure be worn in the way you described, but when used as a tent, it should be turned inside out. I bought lavvu a year ago and went camping in the winter. It rained constantly and after about 10 hours, the tent started to let in water. Not much but the occasional drip in places which soon started to gather. I had set the tent up the same way as you had, but I realized that most of the water was coming from the cord. The rain would run down it an constantly drip. The same problem with the shoulder flaps which hang down when your inside. So, from then on I have always turned the poncho inside out when using it as a tent and I've never had that problem again since the cord is hanging outside the tent along with the shoulder flaps (which give another layer to the outside instead of hanging down inside the tent which is annoying).

Has to be the most informative video I've seen concerning the lavvu. THANKS!

Thank you Matt, I watched all of that. Just bought me a Lavvu and set it up wrong but after seeing you do it I now have it correct. Thank you so much all the best Ken

Very thorough explanation indeed, your English is very good, this video is a keeper. since watching this I have noticed so many (even in advertisements) that are inside out, if you are going to wear it in the rain when you break camp it makes sense to have it in the right way. thanks for you work on this great video

Only just bought one and haven't used it yet so I found this video very useful. Very nicely done, and great bits of kit. Thanks for showing.

I love my Polish Lavvu! Awesome piece of gear.

Hi Matt Thank you very much for this video I have for many years been telling people they got their Polish lavvu inside out.Great video thanks for sharing. Colin

One of the best Videos on the Lavuu that i have seen, Thank You. It is a Fantastic peice of kit, I have a size 3 and want a Woodburning Stove next, All the best from the UK..👍

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video, it is the most comprehensive one on the topic I have seen so far.

For everybody looking for a new and cheap lavvu look at Nam-Kon company from Poland. They make them from poliester and each one weights around 700g. Right now it costs between 34-38 euro dependng of the size you want (1-4).

VERY informative. I really want at least one cape for a lean two. Thanks for the detailed vid.

Brilliant. Yours is only video I could find that actually told me how to put the two halves together properly and actually explained how it all worked

Very informative! The best I've seen from many videos! Thank you very much!

Excellent video, very clear instructions - thank you for this.

Fajnie że to nagrałeś 👍 Polskie pałatki mają swój klimat i są chętnie używane przez miłośników wypraw. Zauważyć jednak można pewne zamieszanie. Jak widać na różnych fotografiach, filmach a nawet publikacjach pałatki zarówno jako okrycie jak i schronienie bywają w różny sposób użytkowane. Nie wszyscy zwracają uwagę na to, która strona peleryny jak i namiotu jest stroną wierzchnią. Sam na początku ustawiałem namiot na lewą stronę (tzw. klapami do góry) jednak po zastanowieniu wychodzi na to, że nie jest to prawidłowe. Możliwe, że dla wielu użytkowników, a nawet wojska (co pokazują stare fotografie) nie miało to większego znaczenia, szczególnie podczas dobrych warunków pogodowych, jednak umieszczenie oznaczeń producenta (pieczątki rozmiarówki), sposób uszycia szczytu pałatki, otworów na ręce oraz wykończenie czyli zawinięcie materiału na brzegach jednoznacznie wskazują która strona jest stroną wewnętrzną a która zewnętrzną. Pamiętając o tym, że zasadniczym zadaniem pałatek jest ochrona przed deszczem i wiatrem zwróćmy uwagę na to jaki sposób użycia lepiej te zadania wypełnia. Wszyty pas materiału chroni barki oraz ew. plecak przed przemoczeniem. To zadanie lepiej spełnia gdy zewnętrzna strona jest gładka. Odstający materiał na zewnątrz jest niepraktyczny. Byłby podwiewany przez wiatr i zaczepiany przez gałęzie. Ponadto klapy wewnątrz mogą chronić powłokę główną przed przetarciem. Gładka powierzchnia namiotu w przypadku wiatru nie będzie stawiać takiego oporu jak z 'klapami' na zewnątrz a gładkie zakończenia materiału nie absorbują wody. Podwinięcia brzegów materiału powiny być wewnątrz. Linka ściągająca kaptur także powinna być wewnątrz aby się o nic nie zaczepiała i nie wchłaniała wody. Wniosek: Strona lewa z pieczątkami producenta, "klapami" i podwinięciami materiału to strona wewnętrzna a strona prawa jest stroną wierzchnią czyli zewnętrzną tak peleryny jak i namiotu.

Very interesting video. Thank you. I have used my Polish Lavvu for a few years with not mods (apart from some para cord at the bottom for the same reasons as yourself).

Thanks for the detailed insight! I got the nato version in black, size 3. Had to pay 70€, but compared to some other sellers, that's relatively good price. Finding a reliable tent with a decent size and in new condition for a small budget becomes more and more difficult. I always liked that certain tent shape and the simplicity about it. Also good to see that it can be set up without any cords. Cheers!

Excellent, thanks for putting this together. Now I know how this goes together

Thank you for the tutorial. I do think that showing how to button the two halves together would be beneficial as well. I know that you touched on it, but I will say that when received mine, I laughed at myself for the mistakes I made the first time I tried to join the two ponchos together. I thought I had two thumbs on each hand.

Thank you for the information. There is also a romanian palatka, very similar to the russian one. NVA's canvas square has also the hood option (in one of the corners) by pulling a piece of cord.

Best and most comprehensive video I've seen on the Polish Lavvu!

Thanks a million. It would have taken me forever to put up my new tent without your help.

Every poncho should come with this video on dvd 📀 best review/instruction of a product I've ever seen!

What a life saver pal, I’ve just bought a brand new one today, two half’s size two, hasn’t arrived in the post yet, but was worried about setting this up. Excellent superb video. Thanks Alan 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Hey Matt, Thanx for this very educational video with tons of information from first hand! Nice to see this nice little Tent shown in all purposes of use. l have a complete set too. Also the german army tent, russian plash palatka, east german nva tent half, romanian palatka (with nice woodland camo :-)) and last the austrian army tent half with absolutely great camo pattern. Yes, of course, all this stuff is damn heavy, but very cool and sturdy and functional, l like it. Best regards from germany, Torsten

Excellent instuctional video. Thanks for sharing.

Checking in here, late 2020. Thanks for the instructions! A very useful owner's manual-video. :)

Excellent video, best I have seen explaining a polish lavvu. Thank you

Greetings from the United States! I just purchased a set of these size two. I have learned a lot from this video! Thank you!!

Excellent video Matt. Your demonstration of the Lavvu was outstanding, nothing wrong with your English my friend! I just purchased a set of Size 3 Lavvu's for my outdoor woodland activities, should be in, in about three weeks, can't wait. I'm a new Subscriber. Cheers!

Thank u. Probably the best most informative vid on the lavu, I need to set mine up. And see what size I got

Excellent video. Just what I was looking for. Top job.

Thank you for this very informative video. You did a great job showing all the features and presenting the lavuu.

Excellent instructional video. I've been looking for this kind of in-detail demo for a while. Thanks. Subscribed.

I’ve had mine for years but just found your video and found it extremely helpful and cheerful explanation thanks Ian UK

Great video. Had one for about 6 years. its excellent.

Seriously you were the only video i found on KZfaq being sooo specific on this lavvu teepee and its very helpful so thank you...u saved me from hours of searching info for this tend-poncho

This is the best lavvu instructional video on youtube, and deserves more views. Perhaps you should break it up into many short 5 minute sections ( i.e. wearing cape, tent setup , folding etc.) THANKS AGAIN

Very helpful and answered some of my questions. Thanks.

I must of been lucky then, i bought three of the halfs and they were pretty much perfect

I just purchased one set. It was a three ring, with mast and four pegs and made in 1977 in great shape .

Thank you Matt. Top tips on a great tent. Particularly helpful regarding folding!

It does help. Very thorough explanation, thank you. Whatever primitive military equipment look, the beauty is that they hide so many tricks. You really need to know them to use them properly. There was a lot to learn in National Service.

Well done ,and very detailed thank you

Thanks Matt. Comprehensive and very clear. There's a lot of confusion out there which way around these things go!

Well done feller , enjoyed that , will be buying one for this summer

Incredible video I hope everyone thinking about getting one or that have just got one get to see this video. So helpful thank you

Excellent clip 👍👍 learnt loads ... Absolutely love the folding sequence ... "Now I know" ... Thanks 😎

thank you for this primo knowledge!!! apparently ive been using mine inside out for who knows how long 😂😂😂

A great video thank you Matt. I learned how to size my lavvu now (by the number of holes)

This is a great video sir, thank you. You shouldn't apologise for your English. It is way better than my Polish :D

Very nice and informative video, just got myself one of these so this was really helpful. Thanks and keep up the good work 👍

Incredibly helpful, thank you brother.

Best video about polish military poncho!!

thank you for explaining how to use the polish lavu - great video!

Thank you for going over the basics on this system. Really helped me not make a newb call to the couple that gave this to me!

Great video Matt very informative this should be recommended by KZfaq 👍 All the best Roo

Brilliant video. The most detailed guide for this lavvu. Thank you.

Best video, great job and explanation!

Thanks for sharing this, all good info for people who own a Lavu. All the best.

Great overview. Thank you for spending time to put this together

Well done! Now i know how to build it up the correct way! :-) I got a lavuu size 2 and one size 3...but it also works fine! :-)

Your vid aged very well^^ Thank you for explaining the details of my new gear to me ;-)

A good explanation. Thanks

Awesome video,l learned a lot about this great piece of gear. Thanks

forgot to mention, if you go on swedwoods site, he folds the lavvu like a parcel, check him out, he has mastered the lavvu

Wow very interesting video thanks I am surprised to notice that my Lavvu ID paper is identical to yours except the size. Same date same serial everything is similar. However the poles are in 3 section. I wish I could post a picture here

Thanks for the video, great explanation of the tent and poncho👍🏻.

great info , thx for sharing !

Great video. Just got one and your instructions really helped. Thank you

Very useful tips, thank you from Wales! Hopefully this will keep out the Welsh rain!

Thank you very much for the how to set up , really helpful and thanks for sharing

Great demonstration. Thank you.

I broke a glass in front of people when showing it off with your same dramatic unfurl, and it was worth it. Great video and very helpful.

"Sorry for my broken English", mate your English is better than a lot of English peoples' haha! Thanks for the video, incredibly helpful

Thank you so much for the wealth of information on this. You did a great job!

Thank you very much. Very informative and helpful

👍👍🧔Very informative , thanks Matt👍👍

Most excellent video, thank you so much for your help B

That's persuaded me to get one thanks for the guidence.

Nice video, good information. I also made paracord loops for the bottom grommet eyelets so I can use better tent stakes. Also the DDR (East German/NVA) tent poles and stakes kit work with this. The wooden tent poles are the same length as your issued aluminum poles. For those who have no poles to make a mast. Yes the paracord loops work really well :)

it is an interesting concept, not optimal but good enough, so no wonder so many bushcrafters are using Lavvus... I would certainly like to have one

Absaloutly a Godsend and maybe this video will finally put to sleep all the internet "experts" who have been passing on erroneous information.

Got a pair from a surplus place online. It's on the way - I planned on waxing it anyway, but it is good to know they're water resistant when new.