French Army Camping

In July I took out the F2 – an unissued 1993 French Army Tent, for a night in the woods
 
This one was not as camouflaged as previous army gear that I’ve tried, but I do love the olive drab colour. There’s loads of floor space inside this two-person shelter, although I found the headroom a lil low, and the poles at the entrances were a bit annoying.
 
But a cosy time was had, and I munched my way through my first French ration pack. I had high hopes but I think I picked a bad box for my tastes – ‘menu B’, which unknown to me contained a lot of fish, not my thing! The beef tortellini was lovely though, as was the dark chocolate
 
This tent weighs about 3.3kilos, so it’s not light, especially for a single skin shelter (although it’s lighter than canvas army tents such as the 1990’s Dutch KL-94). It also doesn’t have any mesh screens, so there’s no way of closing the tent to keep the bugs out unless you shut it up entirely. There are thin ventilation panels along each side though
 
My trail cam caught a hare and the night was peaceful, so I’ll have to try it again in the rain and let you know how it performs in weather

Gear List

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*I choose not to be sponsored, affiliated with any particular brands, and have not accepted any of this gear as a gift. Every piece of gear that I’m using is something that I have chosen to buy for myself – my opinions on it and experiences with it are completely impartial
 
TENT
F2 French Army Tent (unissued 1993)
DCF Small Tarp / Ground Sheet https://WildSkyGear.co.uk
 
SLEEP SYSTEM
One Tigris Down Blanket https://amzn.to/3oKqgUa
Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Vango Gwent Memory Foam Pillow Go Outdoors
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
 
BEAREMOBILE
Cart (I can’t carry the rucksack at the mo) https://amzn.to/3ZXAnEH
140L Dry Bags for Cart https://amzn.to/45gAkHM
 
WATER
x2 1L Bottles (Filthy & Crystal)
2.2L Big Water Bottle https://amzn.to/3PKP2yN
 
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Boots Peter Storm Caldbeck https://amzn.to/3JtYPFp
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Foam Flip Flops
 
SIT MAT
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Bag for rubbish
 
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MED KIT
Pain relief
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Alcohol Wipes
 
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Tissue
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DRONE
DJI Mavic Mini https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
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TRAIL CAM
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Music in this Video

Thank you to these amazing artists for producing such great music..
 
Mon Amour – ANBR
La Valse de Paris – Evert Z
Like in France – Trabant 33
Memories of Paris – Trabant 33
National Anthem France – National Anthem Worx
The Happy Frenchman – Sight of Wonders
 
All music used under license
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