Comparative Chart: Fly Tents (WW1 & WW2)
| Army | WW1 Specification | WW2 Specification | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| British | Khaki canvas, ~12×14 ft, wooden poles, hemp ropes, wooden stakes | Tan/khaki drab canvas, ~16×18 ft, sectional poles, steel stakes | Mess shelters, shade, admin cover |
| U.S. | Olive drab #3 canvas, ~12×14 ft, wooden poles/ropes, wooden stakes | Olive drab #7 canvas, ~16×18 ft, standardized fittings, steel stakes | Mess, storage, pitched over wall tents |
| German | Feldgrau/ochre canvas, ~12×14 ft, wooden poles, hemp ropes | Field-grey/tan canvas, ~16×18 ft, stronger fittings, often with Red Cross panels | Mess areas, supply cover, medical points |
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Flys are roof-only canopies, no sidewalls.
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WW1: lighter khaki/olive/feldgrau shades, simpler fittings.
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WW2: darker shades (OD #7, khaki drab, field-grey), heavier canvas, sectional poles, steel stakes, more standardized sizes.
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Used universally as mess shelters, shade, or overhead protection.
- Fabric is light (WW1) & Heavy (WW2) cotton duck canvas 100% natural fabric, waterproof, wet dyed, rot resistant.
- Poles and wooden pegs provided in knocked down condition.
- Can be pitched by 2 men.
- Selection can be made on the product selection menu on the product ordering section.
- Packed in easy to carry canvas bag.
- No pitching instructions required.
- Door delivered by FedEx.
