The real deal on owning a gp medium army tent

Buying a surplus gp medium army tent is one of those decisions that usually starts with a "hey, wouldn't it be cool" and ends with a lot of heavy lifting. I remember the first time I saw one fully set up at a vintage military vehicle rally. It didn't look like a tent; it looked like a portable house. While everyone else was fumbling with flimsy fiberglass poles and nylon that rustled in the slightest breeze, the guys with the GP Medium were essentially living in a canvas fortress. ...

March 4, 2026 · 6 min · Soseh Gamero