Genuine British Army Individual Protection Kit (IPK) as issued to the British troops for the construction of NBC Shelter.
A strong cord, tightly criss-crossed and held in position by stakes, supports a tarpaulin which in turn supports an earthen ceiling of up to 27 inches.
The KIT weighs under 2lbs. Completed correctly, the shelter is strong enough to withstand a Landover driving over the top of it.
The kit comes complete with six strong lightweight 10'' aluminium pegs for anchoring and 55ft of nylon para cord.
Groundsheet measures approx. 9ft x 5ft.
Ideal for manufacturing a 1 man bivvi, use as a make-shift tent to ride out rain, to provide emergency shelter, covering your foxhole or for collecting water.
All brand new and supplied in a sealed bag.
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Author
eeyore Knight Grand Cross of the Wild Empire
Registered: February 2006 Location: i'm right here Posts: 11098
Review Date: Sat 21, October, 2006
Would you recommend it? Yes |
Total Spent: £4.00| Rating: 9
Strengths:
Very light , versatile, cheap
Weaknesses:
can be difficult to put up if not experienced
I have to admit I have never used this for its original purpose but it is brilliant for constructing a bivvy for a night out under the stars. It is much lighter to carry than a tent , which in turn allows me to carry more camera kit or supplies. Although not for everybody , I love this approach and this kit is top rate for knocking up a quick shelter.
It is also handy for boshing up photographic hides
It can be a bit difficult to put up at first if you havent done it before ( I was shown how by a mate who is in RGJ) but once you get the hang of it its a cinch
a nice addition to your camping kit and at less than a fiver worth it even for just occasional use.
------------------------------ Some people are like slinkies, good for nowt, but they make you smile when pushed down stairs
