Right on. I really enjoyed the video. Dude you look post apocalyptic! And very comfortable. Keep on smoothing it brother.

Nice video, I have the French F1. "" tent, but they come with a good rain fly, have used it in heavy rain,, & is a huge bonus when the heavens opens up. Thanks for the video.

Although I’ve been a subscriber for awhile, I only came across this video this morning. Just a random KZfaq suggestion based on my viewing history…. And I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your content and the manner in which you convey it. I have never watched a video of yours that I didn’t thoroughly enjoy. Always time well spent. So thank you.

I've said it before, but I really love that you use a lot of old military gear and also make your own gear.Also, it's great that you keep your food simple. I really enjoy your videos. All the best to you

Another great video ! Would you consider doing a "How-To" on the construction of your Anorak ? I always enjoy the things you make by hand .You must be the only bush craft channel that is not trying to sell something.

Good show thanks

Nice tent and good video thanks

Do like the F1 tent maybe time for me to invest. Thank you for the lowdown, awesome. All the very best. Harry. Scotland.

I love your anorak. Well done! 🏕🤠👍

I have the Nylon F2 version of this tent and I really like it. It does seem to be more waterproof than the canvass version. There is also a separate rainfly for this tent. It seems to be really hard to find. It took me forever to locate one in England. It makes the tent completely water tight and adds dead air space for insulation and warmth

This is the first video of yours I have seen, by searching for an F2 video. I love canvas goodies, but the F2 seems like it will work out better for me. I intend on doing a ton of motorcycle camping this year, so I am looking for a smaller tent than our normal 8 man tent. These look like they fit the bill! I like your attitude, and the gear you brought along. You earned yourself a subscriber!

Nice one. Those canvas French army tents are getting hard to get now. I left mine out for 2weeks in the rain to weather it and now the only rain that gets in comes through the zips. A tarp over the top sorts it out. Atb Ian.

Jess, you are spot-on about having to condition, or season your canvas. On warm, dry days, I take my canvas gear out, set it up, and then hose it down. Once dry, I will repeat it 2-4 more times, weather permitting. It seems to do exactly as you hypothesize, and tighten up the fibers making it much more waterproof. I have been meaning to pass on some info on keeping your shotgun fed. I generally carry a side by side coach gun, where permitted. Recently, I tried some of the 1-1/2" shorty shotgun shells, and I'm sold. Not for any repeating shotguns, but for singles and doubles. The slug will take black bear, the #4 buckshot is ideal for "camp defense" on wolves, coyotes, big cats, etc, and the bird shot does well on grouse and smaller game. The real benefit for me is for the same amount of space, I can carry double the shells, or carry the same number but greatly reduce the volume and weight. For example, one shell loop will hold two short shells fairly easily. One up and one down. If they seem loose, insert them rim first into the shell loop. I do still carry one 3" slug, and two 2-3/4" 00 buck, but that may change soon as I get more familiar with the short shells. So far, I only carry the shorts for protection, out of hunting season, but for hunting in woods and brush, I think they are ideal. I can't speak for upland hunting, wild turkey, or hitting geese at any altitude, but they don't seem to be anywhere near as wimpy as they first would seem. I figured it might be of some interest to you and your Funderbuss. What is it they say? "Another tool for the toolbox" or some such thing... Anyhow, nuff said. Good to see you out again my friend!

Go with what you got.

A long time ago, I had the German version of this tent. This brings back fond campout memories.

Pretty sweet man

A little rice and or tomato and bell pepper would have been nice with that meal. The rice would make that meal stick to your ribs ( as my Dad used to say) and help you sleep a little warmer. Nice video! Keep up the good work! ATB Sam Adler

Big fan of the Plash Palatka and Woobie combo for a lightweight sleep system! Used it just last weekend that way! If you don't have one already get a USGI Patrol bag to add to your Plash/Woobie setup. It'll get you comfortably down into the twenties!

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Love that anorak....totally medieval,, yes a video on how to make would be good ! , I also think the thick wool cloak is an under estimated/overlooked item of clothing. Thanks enjoyed that 🙏🤙

Great video. I recently found one of the unissued F2 tents in the UK. Just wanted something that would be used occasionally - kept in the back of a vehicle without becoming too mouldy. Tested it for a week of wet weather, a few days sleeping in it, then a few days leaving the tent on its own. My conclusions were that it will develop condensation whether you sleep in it or not. The damp air (same in/out) condenses due to the slightly warmer air trapped inside. Opening the vents helps but, then chills the inside for sleeping. I tend to leave all flaps open, relying on my sleep system to keep me warm. Use it like a bivvy with bug nets ! Keep on with the vids, given me some great ideas. Cheers

i often use this tent. love it. thanks for sharing

Nice....i gonna try to add my pocht to the Plash palatka....Great idea

Thank you for the video brother.

Thank you

Nice!!!!

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I bought a new one from The Sportsmans Guide and no problems.

Very nice footage! Big like 👍 from me. I also love camping, hiking, fishing/hunting and make some videos to. Keep on!!!

I got the canvas one too (hard to find in UK). I had the nylon version , but gave it to the kids to play with as I’ve never had such a nightmare tent for condensation (in rained inside). Treated the canvas one with the water resistant stuff which helps and use an old fly sheet which works well, the canvas is more human and comfortable but water is heavy and weight weight weight.

Great video, loved it. Do more!

Lovely spot and neat homemade jacket, bet it is cosy. The F1 looks good but as you say bit of a crouch ! Nice video, ATVB.

Treat your canvas with kiwi waterproofer. 1 can is all youll need. 7 bucks for a crazy boost in performance. For piece of mind at the very least. Great video as always buddy

ahoi Jess, man... that wool anorak is ∂ope aƒ - really like it!

Great video- I really like that you keep it simple, pack light and smart, and make it all look easy. Had a friend stay at the house the other night to do some coyote hunting. I think he had 4 times the gear you had just to do a few early morning hours of hunting haha.

Just ordered an F1 one from sportsman's guide ! Thanks for the video it convinced me to pull the trigger and get one!

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need more space for all your bud eh haha :P Just bought this tent, Im sooooo hyper rn, I got up to watch more videos on it, rather than sleep :') cheers for the content

I found a shop carrying the F1 rubber top fly for 20 bucks, but I doubt he ships it over the lake^^

Those French wool blankets are bomber. I made my anorak from one and it's at least as warm as some of the high-priced ones you can buy.

Really awesome anorak man great job, Love the French tent also!(= I totally agree if I can't sit up in a shelter that's kinda a deal breaker for me though take care brotha stay safe&happy😁✊🔥

Military tent is for sleeping. Bed roll seems great, I'm in sunshine state and have a MSS to -30 here. At your height you may need to make a boot.

Awesome bro. Just random thought how about waxing the canvas? It seemed like it made it during the night. But what if it was a all night down pour?

For some reason never thought of making an anorak, they can be pretty pricey for what they are.

Looks like a cool tent . I’d be in the same boat as you as far as sitting up , I have a few inches on you . Foods always better in the woods . With all that rain you must have been camped next to Shawn Kelly 😂

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The canvas version isn't very common any more, most are the newer nylon version. Not something that is on my Lust List but neat anyway.

That French F1 tent looks cool! Canvas tents are not that plentiful. How much does it weigh?

Hey friend🙂 Another great video👍🏻👍🏻 can you wax that canvas?

Am 6,3 roughly same weight as you a use a 4x4 DD Tarp and a Dutch hooped bivy works great for me or a use my hammock a have tried all these canvase tents this one the polish lavus Dutch army tents you can zip together and gods honest they are built for skiny dwarfs 😂 how did the sleep system work out for you ?? A use a medium Alice in summer here in the uk love my Alice pack got the large also but not big enough for winter time it’s the British army 120 ltr Bergen when the temperature drops a use a British army “bouncing bomb “ sleeping bag bloody huge but well worth it a believe. Take care Liam 🇬🇧

Good little video. I looked for the tents but couldn't find any in canvas. Hopefully you could give me info on your local spot you found it . Appreciate it

How are you liking the French tent? I was thinking of getting one myself. Great video as always!

How did the poncho liner and palatka work for the cooler weather? I have struggled find a system that is warm and not to bulky. I like the anorak it looks very comfortable.

Thanks for the video, love my medium ALICE pack. Been looking for the perfect tent to go along with it. I have a TCOP tent which is really nice but kind of heavy. I like the A frame style tents. I haven't seen the canvas F1 tents around anywhere. But I see a lot of the nylon ones available on online surplus stores, like you said, lot's of mixed reviews. But I'm thinking the nylon ones would be a lot lighter than the canvas ones anyways and pretty waterproof even if I have to seam seal it myself . Wondering what your thoughts are? That's great that you use military surplus which I'm really into and am trying to perfect my loadout. I've know there are a gazillion videos out there on ALICE packs, but they are reviews and I never see enough videos of them actually using them out in the field. Appreciate that you do that, thank you.

Please tell me, because I am a bit confused. Is there any F1 version made from nylon as the F2? Or all the F1 should be canvas? It's because I asked a military surplus shop and they said they have the F1 version and I wanna make sure it's canvas. Sorry for my English and thanks! ✌️

Just bought this tent for 15 bucks at a thrift store.

another gem.. whas the ALICE pack like to use ?

Hi... Do you have any experience with the dutch canvas military tent.. If you got of them, you can zip them together.. I can get mine to be waterproof... i love old canvastents...

Do you think treating the tent with something would help ?

What rifle were you hiking with?

Have yiu used the F 2? If so, is the water leaking a big issue as I have heard?

What’s the weight difference between the F1 and 4 Palatkas set up in a pup configuration? Would you rather the palatkas over the F1 in an identical configuration even though they result in only half the ground cover of an F1?

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