OVERNIGHT Stay in Modified Polish Lavvu | FIELD TEST with Bushcraft Instructor | Does it leak? Pt 2

[@lastspud7030]

My boy is 25 now and he remembers his his first camp fire and cookout I the woods when he was four. It's all a out the memories!

[@orraman5427]

Call that a tent peg? Now THAT'S a tent pent!

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

Finley will have a whale of a time camping with Dad 🙂👍. I hope you’re enjoying the Easter break Nick and family 👌

[@ReagerNu]

When the lavvu gets wet, from the soft Rainwater, and you let it dry in the wind, the canvas will tighten up, and be totally waterproof.... I looooove my lavvu... 👍✌️👍✌️👍✌️💪❤️❤️🚒🚒🚒

[@AafkeArt]

I watched this while waking up in my tent in the rain. Perfect. I bet that even this young Finley will remember his first camping trip!

[@soggz4246]

Nice little tent that,Nick. Be great to take the young ‘un camping. He will love it. Make the memories while you can,you won’t regret it. One day,you might not remember,yourself. Stay well.

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦👋👍♥️ still dark, cloudy, low 6/high 14 Celcius. I remember, I was 4.5, my younger brother (8mo)crawled all over us (family mom, dad and siblings) all night long😎 my younger sister was 3, I know she remembers other firsts from that trip. Elevator ride...

[@trevorday7979]

Awesome setup Nick. Thanks for sharing the setup & night out. One thing I always do with canvas swag (any canvas that needs waterproofing) is hang it up and give it a good soaking and let it dry naturally. Tightens fibres up and job done. I’ve never had to add an agent to the canvas and this process has kept my canvas swag 100% waterproof now for about 30 years. Hope this helps mate and save a bit of coin too. You’re halfway there with the process with all that rain. 👍🏼 Keep up the great work Nick. The little fella is gunna love it. My young bloke still raves about his first experience & that was a test run in the back yard under a hoochie in winter. 🤝👍🦘

[@andrzejplocki6438]

Great tip, I do the same with my canvas panniers. It works a treat, it’s environmentally friendly…….and free 😊

[@trevorday7979]

Shouldn’t be a problem with soaking for you in the UK obviously, probably just the drying part mate. 🤣

[@andrzejplocki6438]

@@trevorday7979 should be dry by August 😂

[@Mat-kr1nf]

Exactly the advice I was going to give. If you fabsil it, it’s not going to breathe as well either. Just thoroughly wet, slowly dry, then repeat again and again, allowing the fibres to naturally swell and bed in together.😁

[@janosszentpeteri1922]

@@trevorday7979 Hi, do you mean soaking wet the whole canvas in pure water, and then let it dry naturally outside the whole thing?

[@mtkoslowski]

Always good content and sharp photography. I need to go camping - soon.

[@asmith7876]

Canvas has to be TAUT to work well, and nothing can touch the walls. Easy to say, much harder to do. I waterproofed mine! There are people who swear you don't need to but in my opinion it's the way to go. You all will have a blast in it!

[@JeffTubb08]

Happy Easter you you and your family Nick. Another great vid, keep them coming.

[@stevenkeithley4336]

Great video Nick, keep em coming bud. Wish you and your family a happy Easter. Really enjoyed the video👍. Can't wait for the next one. Stay safe and be well brother. Strength and Honor... 👊🤙🍻

[@jonbridge8064]

looks fun Nick! I always set up a new canvas tent in the yard then hose it down & let it dry out, which helps the fibres tighten and increase water proofing.

[@Tykepaints]

Maybe a good sign that me and my youngest lad watch your videos together - now he wants us to try a Lavvu! Fingers crossed Finley will have a great time! Thanks for another great video Nick 👍🏻

[@BurtonGuster57]

I’m across the pond and love your videos man. You’re an inspiration. Thank you for these videos. 🤙🏻

[@webb618]

Thanks nick! Well done

[@jimmybrooks1059]

Oy Nick, great vid mate. Looks like those mods did the ticket. 👍 Hope you a Finley have a brilliant time when you take him out.

[@maxcampbell-reide4131]

Looked good. Instead of making the wooden pegs you could always get some y braches and use them to prop the guys up.

[@woodsmanrich1151]

Love that Lavvu mate, looks absolutely bomb proof! Even that dry sack looks like it'll withstand a beating. Your lads going to have such a awesome time!! Can't wait to take mine for their first wild camp, we've done garden camps with fire and marshmallows etc. And you're absolutely spot on about what they'll remember, wise words. Hope you had a cracking Easter bud, take care.

[@gilsaaandsonsconstruction1434]

Fantastic video.. I go wild camping with my 2 boys and our dog and use forces skills for shelter, fire etc... Kids loves it... Keep up the good work...

[@chrisroberts313]

I like the look of the Lavvu(how I found this channel), thinking keep it in two at either end of a tarp, on two man run into woods. Liking the added skirt idea though 👌

[@vikingbushcraft1911]

Nick - have you thought about doing a series on functional fitness & how it relates to Bushcraft? Great vid as always 👍

[@jory6781]

I get to take my three year old camping here soon I think he's more excited then I am.

[@BunkerDawes]

Great observation between, TV and the first time camping out. It's odd how the smell of a tent or shelter and the sound of the weather outside bring back great memories. When treating/ waterproofing canvas, it's been my experience that you get it soaking wet...add nickwax or other product and then let it dry naturally. The fibers tighten and hold all of the proofing within. Good job, thanks for sharing. 👍🇬🇧

[@fatmanfaffing4116]

I have two East German Army Zeltbahns, exactly the same design except in the rain drop camo pattern. The buttons are an absolute pain in the fingers to do up and undo so that big zipper looks like a great mod. Heavy but so durable and practical. Great vid as always. I have a 4 year old son who just had his first camping trip; slept in the back of the car with mum while my girls either hammocked or tented in our French Army F1 desert tent. I like the retro, old school thing, too.

[@MikeWood]

Nicely done. I was looking forward to this from last week, then forgot about it. Seeing it pop up as a video now was great. I like how you stuck to the mission of showing the tent, brief recap of the skirt height, what to do if missing a peg, and detailing the post rain results. No faffing about with a lot of unrelated B roll. Depending on the video, that's part of the overall experience, but some YT bushcrafters waste so much time doing that when you just want them to get to the point. You got to the point. 👍

[@earlshaner4441]

Happy Easter everyone from Syracuse NY USA brother thank you for sharing your adventures

[@jacksg1809]

I like the thought of making Ur own pegs that's real camping 🙂

[@JonFuller1004]

Oh wow, my little one is nearly 2.5 I cannot wait to take her out with me. I hope it goes or went well

[@danqrl]

I "seasoned" mine in the garden with the garden hose before I used it in anger. Apparently it tightens up the canvas weave so it shouldn't leak. Could be worth a try before going at it with something like fabsil

[@waynestewart8740]

Great video nick, some great tips there mate..luv your shows

[@rcg5317]

Very useful and well done! I really like the idea of the elevated bed to give room to stow gear as well as temperature regulation. Super respect for leave no trace. And yes, I remember my first nights outside on the ground around a fire we made and the plants and animals we saw. And how good warm food was the next morning!

[@seasoldier3902]

Happy Easter Nick. After the first camping experience with Finley, I wonder if It will plant the seed for him to inherit the business? What a way to bond with your boy. I did the same with both my daughter and son. As a result she later joined the RAF! Sunday afternoons are more interesting with your weekly presentations. Thank you!

[@alecseaman5476]

Wow, production quality has jumped up! Great video as always!

[@ScoOutDoors]

Hi Nick another brilliant video lavvus are excellent for camping just seems more natural I think .the way I waterproofed mine was to soak it in the bath 🛁 get it absolutely saturated then leave it to drip dry on a line repeat it again job done apparently it shrinks the fabric so the weave becomes tighter worked for me 💯 hope this helps you all the best keep up the great work 💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🔥🥩

[@powerwolf-vw8st]

Must be some deep seated primal reason genetically that most of us remember the first campfire we make or see. Deffinately somthing that sticks out in my mind at least.

[@roosterneck2158]

the knob fell off the bed and you took a quick wizz around the tent? Nick, it sounds like a E&A ex', most moist boots and kit are solved over breakfast..man i love the bootneck debarcles.

[@aaronwilcox6417]

I've got an excellent condition large 3 version of this. Would love to get it set up with an skirt and maybe a zipper mod

[@fredfreiberger7878]

I can't see myself camping in this thanks for sharing

[@projectrebuild908]

It looked fantastic. Great video Nick.

[@neil_castell]

your best off upgrading the pegs ... wire ones are not that good, Some people 'weather' their lavvu's by leaving them outside for several days/week to be rained on, and dry a few times .. am told it increases the waterproof efficiency. In the past i have saturated mine in fabsil which made it totally waterproof.

[@JBreeze4598]

Very good vid, and thanks for keeping it real with forgetting a peg. Life happens to all of us! :)

[@Bigfezzig]

Great vid man. Keep it up!

[@billjames3148]

Saw that you did not have a tub floor installed. What water proofing will you use spray on from a can or the canvas type that you brush on? Last thing what is your pull over you are wearing/milorg/surplus gear? Have fun camping with #1 son will be fun for the both of you.

[@freddyoutdoors]

Did my first camp in my lavvu size 2 it was so cool just can't wait to get it moded soon looked like you had fun mine came waterproof so that was a bargain tbh

[@roojackstudios8475]

I'm going the E-Bike Hammock Tent route with a canvas tarp and camp stove.. WAY less space in the backpack or panniers for that matter. I got fat over the lockdown, so my fat tookis is weight retained to hang from a tree. Worth it. Lose weight without having a heart attack in the process.

[@phuaphua4301]

Happy Easter nick and family's

[@ColtSievers1000]

Could of used a tinner bit of timber to make the peg or a peg with with a smaller branch coming out of the top save all that knife work .

[@normanscout1864]

Very enjoyable video nick the lavu does have some good points but for me I'm going to keep on using my british army basha I'm just stuck in my old ways and dare I say it I'm getting to old for change 🙂 thanks for sharing ♠️ 👍

[@trooper2221]

I must have missed something, in the intro you said you were gonna treat the lavvuu for leaks, from last nights experience, so that must have been a different camp out, I take it, and you are now using a treated lavvuu? Because no leaks, I guessed.??

[@billlyell8322]

Hi great video. I have one criticism, your improper roll of the lavvu. Did the modifications you did prevent you rolling it up properly into it's smaller size? I'm asking because I have yet to modify mine in any way that can't be returned to original condition. My changes only entail making a bug net fly for summer. And using telescopic tarp poles that double as trekking poles. I also replaced the tent pegs with better modern versions more suited for my terrain.

[@rupertthebusdriver8997]

Omg I borrowed one of those tents, from my stock ( many years ago in 19 forgotten I had an army surplus stall) I packed it on the bike and rode of for the weekend, had to ride through a foot or two of salt water to reach the camp site,, no time to wait for the tide, with wet boots I pitched and made camp, O boy did it rain that night, And that polish canvas tent leaked like a hair nett, never again would I use an old canvas tent , haha 😂 I put it back into stock and it was soon sold, by someone with more enthusiasm for such things, hehe I admit my mistake now.

[@SnowyAspenHills]

What size Lavvu is that? Not many advantages to being short but fitting in a small tent is one of them. Just got a pair of N°3s and looking forward to trying them out.

[@yosserg9389]

Yes bang on!

[@northernoutdoorsuk4523]

Fantastic my friend so glad your enjoying it, just need more practice in putting it up to benifit from the skirt more but love the content as always

[@northernoutdoorsuk4523]

@@hiddenvalleybushcraft5683 hahaha yeah nice addition to the kit and totally biodegradable and come in handy for firewood hahah

[@janosszentpeteri1922]

Hi Nick! How do you protect yourself from the ticks in the woods?? It can be an issue. Thanks for your kind answer. Have a wonderful day!

[@moorshound3243]

Whiskey, they don't like bourbon in the blood.

[@davehumpleby3440]

Hi. Can you please tell me what make and model of rucksack you were rocking there?

[@arg0nnut]

Hi Nick, another great video👍 Is there another way to get hold of them as I don't use FB, and how much did the upgrade cost if you don't mind me asking?

[@Ben-X2]

What I'm wondering here is: was you warm enough in this setup? I go camping a lot but rarely am I warm enough unless the sun has come up.

[@moorshound3243]

Then eat more fatty foods. People for some reason think they will be warm eating the same bird food as they would in a warm heated house? You need the extra calories to stay warm. Don't worry your 12 mile walk home with a heavy pack will burn off the excess.

[@ginnyoutdoors]

Hi Nick, Can I ask who modified your lavvu I am looking to get mine done. Cheers

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

Too bad there aren't loops on the outside of the tent to put guy lines to get the maximum amount of room in that tent! The loops would have to be seam sealed on the stitching. Great tent.

[@danhill6333]

Two comments. 1. Best to "whizz" around the lavvu the night before if you're trying to ward off predators. 2. Maybe make two extra pegs. If one should break and if one should also be left behind. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 In all seriousness, thank you for sharing your experience. 👍👍

[@tomhickman1006]

You can also cut a new bar of Dial anti bacterial soap in half, with your pocket knife awl make a hole in the bar of soap. Hang on a bush or tree, put them out 20 yards in the outer perimeter of your camp. Any predators circling your camp will catch the scent.

[@rachaelwyatt754]

We have 3 of them and none of them have leaked or needed proofing.

[@jetro6935]

Why not just use a Y-branch upside down and save yourself the time and trouble of fabricating the tent stake?

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

No need to waterproof A real good soaking (rain) hose pipe. Swells the fibres they tighten up. And don’t leak. Don’t add chemicals!!!

[@Dingleowl1582]

👍

[@sren.s.hansen4595]

👍 🇩🇰 Keep going

[@dudleyedge1374]

Nck, I dont understand why anyone would have a Lavvu in 2022, I have tents big and small, I just dont understand why you would have something thats quite heavy and frankly a pain to sort out, in an emergency, I would be knackered because I dont own onw, but I have tarps

[@sid35gb]

Lol the video thumbnail makes you look like Tom Hanks.

[@johnkelenfoldi6951]

dont use any chemicals on your canvas once it starts to wear off it will wear off unevenly, it needs to be soaked and left to air dry, that binds the fibres chemicals only mask it and affects the canvas's breathability

[@moorshound3243]

Read Dave Canterburys book he explains how to waterproof canvas.

[@adboroutdoor..7662]

Cześć. To dobry film, ale... Some explanation. "Polish lavvu" isn't correct name of this tent. Name "lavvu" is from the Sami (Laponian) language and means a Sami tent, kind of lower tipi. In Polish we don't have and use this word: lavvu.. and when U are using it, it's a mistake and funny. No Pole or Slav call it "lavvu". It's like calling the Indian teepee or Lapland lavvu using the name: plash palatka... or more correctly the pwashch pawatka (Polish: płaszcz pałatka). I know that the name "Polish lavvu" has become popular and that this tent exists in the world under this name but ... I will describe briefly the situation that took place in the Polish Military Property Agency where such a tent could be purchased: when, out of curiosity whether he would associate this name, I used the words: Polish lavvu, the seller - soldier - did not know what it was about. He immediately knew the word "pałatka" (your "palatka"). Our army does not use this name "LAVVU" either ;-) Your "plash palatka" is an incorrect attempt to English transliterate the Polish name of this coat-tent. It should be "pwashch" or - making things a bit easier - "plashch" (Polish "płaszcz"), which means coat. Palatka (Polish "pałatka"), means tent and should also be written and pronounced slightly differently, because the closest equivalent of the letter "ł" is the English "w". The completely correct English pronunciation/transliteration of these words would be: p-w-a-s-h-c-h p-a-w-a-t-k-a (w as in "walk", sh as in "show", ch as in "cherry", ). Use a translator with pronunciation to check the pronunciation of these words: PŁASZCZ PAŁATKA in Polish and you'll understand what's going on. Płaszcz pałatka means coat-ten, a tent made of a mantle/coat, two in one. We call it short pałatka. Additionally, if you said "plash" (or plash palatka) to a Polish who doesn't watch English-language bushcraft movies, he or she wouldn't know what it meant, because the word means nothing. He would definitely associate the word plashch, especially if you pronounced it as pwashch ;-)

[@aynsleycooper365]

...never thought that fishing bed would go in!, show how wrong you can be.

[@brettatkinson4325]

Is that chest for real,or have you had implants?🤔

[@TorMagnus]

Proper pronunciation has emphasis on the V"s in lavvu, like you do the L in pillow.

[@stefanh.5543]

This peg ist way oversaised!!!