NVA shelter half, Strichtarn, surplus
One of the most versatile items issued in the NVA, although patterned more like the Soviet model. Or the Great War model, depending on your historical preferences.
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One of the most versatile items issued in the NVA, although patterned more like the Soviet model. Or the Great War model, depending on your historical preferences.
A shelter half has been a part of most armies' equipment for a long time, dating back at least to the First World War and maybe even earlier. But some took it further; for example, the Germans and the Russians made it much more versatile. The idea was to combine the need for a tent, rain protection, stretcher, and camouflage cape, to name a few possible uses. And this is just what even the East German Zeltbahn does pretty well.
This rectangular piece of the canvas has paired buttons and keyholes on each of the four sides. It can be buttoned to other Zeltbahns to form tents both small or large. Near one corner there's a drawcord. If worn as a cape, this forms the base of the hood, while you just button up the front and stick your arms through the opening slits. Simple. Grommets on the corners for pitching purposes.
Made from tightly woven cotton, with a water repellent treatment that actually works, verified by us! Measurements 175 x 175 cm (69" x 69"), weight 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs.
East-German surplus
Most looked unissued, but may be a bit dusty with corrosion on metal parts after decades of storage.
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Jaakko M. 03.07.2016 ⚠ Unverified purchase
Jos nyt jotakin, niin saisi olla tämän mittaiselle miehelle vähän isompi ja jos olisi kevyemmästä kankaasta, niin olisi aina kassissa.
Yllättäen kankaan kuvio toimii hämärässä metsässä todella hyvin. Jopa niin hyvin, että kun sateessa kävelin pururadalla, minua päin juoksi lenkkeilijä joka ei hämärässä hahmottanut kankaaseen pukeutunutta laahustajaa.
Bill H. 15.09.2016 Verified purchase
Evangelos S. 01.11.2016 Verified purchase
Sure not waterproof but still a very good water-resistant shelter
Richy C. 10.01.2017 Verified purchase
Some complaints is that all the drawstrings are not as pictured. They were more like the black plastic packing twine that you can probably find at your local hardware/farming goods store. Should be easy to replace with 550 cord if I spend a bit of time with a sewing machine.
Also I'm not really a fan of the metal buttons and corner loops. Would prefer if they were much like the Russian ones.
But hey for a dirt cheap price and really good condition, I would recommend this if you can get your hands on one.
Ivan Z. 11.02.2017 ⚠ Unverified purchase
David T. 07.03.2017 ⚠ Unverified purchase
I also plan to do an article about the general uses of one of these Zeltbahns.
Simon H. 14.04.2017 Verified purchase
Aukusti M. 16.04.2017 Verified purchase
William W. 23.04.2017 Verified purchase
The cool strichtarn pattern is just the icing on the cake.
My Platsch Palatka is now staying in my car, whereas the Zeltbahn is what I'll be carrying when I go hiking and camping.
Edit: I like it so much I made a Youtube video about it - https://youtu.be/MA0GqDVKqYo
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