Hello and welcome to Colonel Powells outdoor emporium! An old fashioned sort of curiosity shop for the outdoor type, the bushcrafter or fellow who appreciates fine vintage outdoor kit. You will find old tools, vintage rucksacks, game backs and a host of over bits and bobs that the style conscious gent can’t really do without! So if you like a warming oaken fire, the smell of damp canvas or the feel of a quality old axe in your hand, bookmark me in your favourite sellers section and watch this space.... |
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' It was during the early 80's that Lady Powell and I went on a three month tour of remote Tibet. The principal reason for our being there was that LP had developed an interest in her family tree, notably her possible lineage to the Himalayan Yeti. So of we quested and did well enough, that is until our porters buggered off from fear of the Yeti and the blighters took all our kit! The temperature dropped and I naturally took shelter behind LP's considerable bulk. But it wasn't enough. We began to freeze, the game was up! Or it would have been had not a local Yak herder come along. This chap saw our desperate straights and offered us a hard deal; he would give us a two man tent if I would give him LP for the night! What a cad and scoundrel asking such a terrible price. LP came back in the morning and woke me from a deep sleep, for the little pup tent had served me a treat. Sadly the tent has to go, LP simply hates the bally thing! She's so techy! '
* Can be used as a half shelter, small tent or as a canopied open front tent
* Military spec lean to shelter
* Very tough rubberised outer with nylon inner fabric
* Can be used as a very good poncho that covers the body and a rucksack well
* Two piece unit that can be used in a number of ways, groundsheet and basha or buttoned together to made a soldiers tent.
* Comes with wooden poles, metal pegs and guy lines
* In super grade condition
* Waterproof
Size: Height : approx. 110cm
Length: 250 cm
Wide : 130 cm
Weight approx. 3kg for entire unit -2 x shelter halves , pegs , poles and lines
We prefer these as an easy option lean to shelter; the two piece combine to make a pretty fair small tent but we feel they perform better as one man shelter and then use the other half as a ground sheet or improvised roof extension - in the manner of the Baker tent. These are good fun bits of kit that can improved in the woods with sawed branches etc. Also the single shelter half when sited carefuly works well with a small fire and reflector - just be careful with sparks!
The picture of the high-rise shelter uses an additional old tent pole -not supplied - and a couple of old guy lines. A trekking pole or nicely off- cut of branch would do the same job.
Some folks knock pups tents and with some good reason but used with care these ones serve well as a simple and easy to use shelter with that old time feel. If nothing else you get two new ponchos!
A lot of kit and options for your £££s
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feedback says it all really. I aim to offer a speedy and efficient service and take pride in supplying good vintage outdoor gear to the discerning buyer. If I overcharge on posting by a significant amount I WILL refund the difference-a simple enough process with PayPal. My escriptions are accurate as possible but please feel free to ask on anything not mentioned or for more pictures.
I've been trading in vintage equipment for many years and hold a reasonable stock of canvas and leather rucksacks, bags, pouches etc, as well as tools such as bill hooks, working kurkri's, machetes and a host of other useful bits and bobs. All the best, CP
And remember, I'm a chap and appreciate that cash can be a issue! See something you like? Don't have the funds at the moment? Well drop me a line, I will always hold an item or perhaps make an arrangement regarding payment.