Military Tents
Whether after a day of tense fighting against
insurgents in some far-flung region of a distant country or conducting
exercises in the deep foliage of a training ground, even the most
battle-hardened soldiers of our proud military need some place to rest while
away from home. Camps and
barracks ordinarily provide these facilities, but there are conditions where
soldiers must resort to more temporary forms of shelter while stuck in the
middle of nowhere. This is where
tents come in, providing the comfort and facilities that they would the
average camper or hiker, but with a bunch of additional features that cater
directly to the special needs of our men and women in uniform.
For instance, the Wechsel M-Line group of tents, which
is sold exclusively to military, law enforcement and government security
agents or units, offers a couple of interesting extras to its line of
already durable tents. This
includes their InfraShield system, which protects the tent from being
detected by infrared sensors, so that the tent’s inhabitants receive added
protection from aircraft or snipers with night vision optics.
Another feature available is their Combat Tent Camouflage (CTC),
which keeps tents and their inhabitants concealed from enemy detection,
providing additional protection against infantry patrol units and vehicular
surveillance. The CTC system
comes in either Wilderness or Desert colors, depending on the field of
combat. The specific technical
details of these features are confidential to avoid them being compromised,
and are only released to qualified clients.
Even the basic structure of a military tent is designed
to withstand the most rigorous conditions, well in keeping with the
unpredictability and harshness of modern warfare.
- Can function in temperatures between 0 to 120
degrees Fahrenheit
- Withstands steady winds of up to 40 mph, and gusts
of up to 55 mph
- Rain fly designed to cover all openings and
prevent the escape of light for protection against enemy detection, and
can be used to provide additional storage independent from the tent
- Rain fly is flame resistant
- Tough against snow, driving rain and sand
- Shockcorded poles for tent erection so no special
equipment necessary and assembly is intuitive
- Instructions sewn into tent bag lid to prevent
loss
- Reinforced netting for protection against dust and
small insects
Military tents tested in the field have met or exceeded
the expectations of soldiers who have had to contend with some unforgivable
weather conditions. The
performance of these latest-generation tents certainly outclasses that of
the tents of old, which used to made of heavy materials, such as canvas,
that were an unnecessary burden on the soldiers.
Today’s military tents are made of a combination of nylon coated with
polyurethane, and weigh no more than 6 to 8 pounds fully packed.
Lastly, since soldiers have to be ready to move at a moment’s notice,
or set up camp just as quickly, the best military tents can be deployed and
packed up within 12 minutes, ensuring that these transient living quarters
will never be a cause to lose a battle.
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