1. Characteristics of the army raincoat tent:
Dimensions: 180x180cm
Material: tarpaulin
Weight: 1.4 kg
Khaki
2. The appearance of a soldier raincoat
The classic cloak-tent originates from the wide, sleeveless, round-shaped hooded cloaks that have been in the equipment of the army since the beginning of the 18th century. In the process of use, the epanches were modernized into classic raincoatsThe tags, which officially became part of military property at the end of the 19th century.
At that time, their functional duties were limited to the role of a personal tent of a fighter. The package included wooden bands and a rack for setting up a tent.
Initially, the soldier's raincoat was a square piece of dense fabric with holes in the corners for assembly. The soldiers began to use it as a raincoat and cape for shelter from the rain. As a result, in 1910 the design was improved: additionalEna cords and clasps. Since that time, the official name has been received - "Soldier's Cloak-Tent".
Since 1910, the design of the cape has not changed and has been preserved in this form to this day.
3. Description of military raincoat tent:
Soldier's cape has dimensions of 180x180cm, made of dense canvas fabric in a khaki color. The sides are reinforced with a double sling; small loops are placed in a row along the edges. There is a hole in each corner, which is used for fastenings (rope stretching, pegs, tent posts orand a broken branch, a driven nail, etc.). To reinforce the holes, metal eyelets are installed.
For the raincoat, in one of the corners of the canvas, there are tie-down cords in special channels. When tightened, they form a hood. The opposite corner, so as not to drag along the ground, is fastened from the inside. To protect the shoulders from water during rain, a second layer of fabric is sewn in the shape of an arc. Small wooden buttons make it possible to fasten a cloak on a fighter, fasten several items together to get more togetherawning or tents, fasten the canvas on a cable (for hanging a doorway), etc. There is also a wide slot to free the right hand to hold the weapon.
Cloak-tent covers from wind, rain and snow (tarpaulin is a moisture-resistant fabric, lasts for 3-5 hours of continuous rain), has a relatively small weight. ColorKaki makes it possible to use a cape for camouflage purposes. When assembled, it is compact and can be fixed on the back of the fighter's unloading system, folded into a backpack or bag.
Currently, there are many analogues of a soldier's cape of various shapes and colors, for example: Fuchs US95 CZ tarn, MIL-TEC Vegetato Woodland Raincoat, < a target="_blank" href="/product/odegda/poncho-max-fuchs-olive">Max Fuchs Olive Poncho. These models are made from modernchangeable durable materials and have a more advanced design.
3. Application of a tactical raincoat
The main purpose of the soldier raincoat is protection from adverse weather conditions, camouflage and quick installation of a compact individual soldier's tent.
Raincoat-tent is a universal thing, great for tactical and everyday situations; an indispensable assistant for hunting, fishing, traveling and camping, for military team games, etc.
Raincoat-tent can be used for various purposes:
- for camouflage by creating awnings, visors, barriers, covering trenches or simply hiding behind the fabric itself;
- for protection against air-chemical attack, instead of a cape, if there is no special protective suit nearby;
- to move the wounded (folding the canvas in half, taking it by the corners of two or four and puttingthe wounded on the canvas, when carried by one person it is more convenient to carry the wounded on the back); to transfer products.
- as a hammock, as a bedspread during an overnight stay or rest, in the form of a pillow or mattress (folding the canvas in half, tightening the sides and stuffing the resulting pillowcase with what is at hand); as a tablecloth, for example, during a halt.
- as a bedding when cleaning weapons or shooting from a machine gun;
- to protect equipment from the sun, rain, snow, falling leaves;
- as a replacement for a door or windows in dilapidated houses toOpinions.
4. Caring for a military cape
The canvas must be cleaned with a brush, in case of strong and deep contamination, it can be rinsed manually in cool water without detergents; Dry in a natural position.
5. Where to buy a tactical raincoat inexpensively:
Soldier's raincoat-tent of the classic sample is presented in the military department "Sheriff" at the address: Dnepropetrovsk, st. Artema, 9. The tent is easy to move.Fits in a convenient Tactical military backpack Max Fuch Combat Olive, 65l of a similar color, thanks to which the fighter will not be visible to the enemy among the vegetation.
It is easy to place an order without leaving home - just visit our online store sherif.ua. Delivery is carried out both in Dnepropetrovsk and in other cities of Ukraine.
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