This tube tent is lightweight, versatile, and sets up easily so you can rest quicker. It is one of the most common forms of emergency shelter found in survival kits. It comes with the ridge cord that lifts the center up and forms the tent. Tie off the cord to two trees.
This Tube Tent has enough room for 2 people. As an emergency shelter, you can stay dry and out of the wind. Place your gear at each end of the tent to close off any unwanted breeze or use your poncho to close off one of the openings.
A quick, ready-made tent so you don't have to construct a field shelter.
Field shelters take a lot of time to make and if the weather is a factor, a quick cover over your head will go a long way. You can also use this tube tent as a tarp to stay out of the sun, keep other things dry, or as a ground cloth so your bottom stays dry.
My eleven-year-old figured out how to use and set this up during a camping trip. I gave her an extra set of hands but she was in charge and figured it all out on her own. It was up within minutes.
Easy to use in an emergency. You won't be using time because of difficulty.
A lightweight emergency shelter such as this tube tent should be included in every survival kit or bug out bag. You could certainly spend the time creating a shelter from branches and other natural materials, but having one ready-made would be a tremendous time saver.
If you're creating your own kit, be sure to have one tube tent for every two people. Or else someone (YOU) will be sleeping under the stars. Not bad unless it's raining. More on shelter supplies.
Survival Tube Tent
Rothco's Reflective Survival Tube Tent provides effective protection for two adults from the elements in an emergency situation; the reflective material helps conserve body heat. The tent contains a 3-meter long nylon rope and is compact & lightweight for easy storage. Great for a bug out bag or emergency kit.
Shelter sets up in minutes and provides enough room for 2 people. Cord included.
Setting Up Your Tube Tent
If you follow the directions that came with the package, you'll have your tube tent set up in just a few short minutes.
All you really need to do is run the rope through the tube tent and tie off each end to a tree. Then you spread out the tent into its extended triangular shape. Weigh down the corners so it stays in place and you're all done.
You can place a thermal blanket underneath to place another barrier between you and the earth. This will help keep the ground from draining your body heat. We include the thermal blanket in our survival kits for this purpose.
Both ends of the tube tent are open so if it is raining or the wind is blowing real hard, you will want to close off the ends to keep you out of the weather. You can use your poncho to prevent the rain and wind from entering your sleeping place.
At 8 foot long, there's enough room for two people and your gear. You can use your backpack on the inside to hold the tent in place and to help seal off the open ends. If there are two of you, your body heat will help to warm the inside as well.
Believe or not, lighting a candle inside an enclosed tube tent will take the bite out of the coldness. Even with the little flame, the inside of your space will be warmer than the outside and provide some comfort.
Setting up your tube tent is easy and can be done in as little as a couple of minutes. Although these types of shelters aren’t designed for long term use, they work in a pinch and can get you out the elements.
Proper rest is important anytime but even more so when you're under the stress of having to survive. The tube tent helps provides that for you.
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