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You won’t find a cooler and lightweight canvas tent with floor and bug net! During the testing of these Belgium 2 man army tents we noticed an odd smell from the rainfly. We recommended setting them up and letting them air out for a couple days. We set up 2 of the. M56 Belgium Jigsaw 2 Man Army Tents. In our high tech testing grounds on an ever so heavy storm week and let them sit. Checking in everyday to adjust the Belgium 2 man army tents as needed and make notes. NOTE: After a couple good rains and strong winds, the smell from the rainfly has seemed to come down to minimal levels of stank and are tolerable. I have no doubt that they’ll air out over time. The Belgian Army M-56 is a 2 Man Tent made of canvas with a sturdy tarp like flooring that when zipped up creates a 3-4 bathtub effect. Keeping you dry no matter how bad the weather. M56 Belgium Jigsaw 2 Man Army Tent. Has bug net entrance and a rear bug net window to ensure the creepy crawlies stay out and proper ventilation is achieved. Come with aluminum poles and stainless steel tent stakes for a lightweight but sturdy combination of tent hardware. The inner of the M56 Belgium Jigsaw 2 Man Army Tent is pitched on two aluminum poles with a third tube for the ridge. Made from what seems to be a cotton canvas the. Have excellent insulation, repair ability, and longevity properties. The ripstop nylon waterproof flysheet on the Belgium 2 man army tent is printed with a Belgian army M56 Jigsaw camouflage pattern to ensure total seclusion when wanted. Belgium’s indigenous and most long-lived camouflage design is the. Pattern, seen below in its first incarnation (m/56). Introduced in 1956 and continuing in production with essentially the same features until the 1970s, this camouflage design again was generally restricted to use by elite units of the Belgian Armed Forces. The M56 Jigsaw pattern consists of rusty earth, dark green and khaki green elements amidst smaller, black & white shapes. It is believed that the M56 Jigsaw design was primarily intended for use in Europe, although some stocks did reach Africa and even ended up in the hands of elite units from Belgium’s former colonies such as. Unfortunately but Fortunately, these awesome. Do not come with a tent bag but do come with all poles and stakes! Weighing in at approx. 5kg (11 lbs), this M56 Belgium 2 man army tent would make a great vehicle tent or long term set up. 2 x 1.30 m (78.5 x 51). These are used but Good, and extremely serviceable condition with ALL hardware!