Where to Buy an Army Tent
U.S. Army tents make durable, reliable camping shelters. Several Web- and catalog-based military surplus suppliers carry all shapes, sizes and varieties of U.S. Army tents, but don't overlook surplus stores that may be in your own city or town.
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RDD USA
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RDD USA is a military surplus supplier and retailer that supplies the U.S. government, other countries, law enforcement agencies and paying consumers with Army-issue products, including tents. From small Army general-purpose tents priced at $385 to large 18-by-54-foot modular tents for $2,290, RDD lists at least 24 military tents on its Web site. The site also sells spare tent poles and stakes. Purchase new and used tents through online checkout using a credit card.
Mountain Gear Surplus Sales
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Mountain Gear Surplus Sales lists 15 different genuine military-issue tents on its site, www.armytents.com. These range in prices from $12.95 two-men pup tents to $2,995 maintenance shelters. Though the company posts photos or sketches and prices of tents online, it takes orders by phone, fax or email.
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Capital Dyeing and Tent Works
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Capital lists three basic styles of military tents: the EPIP, army canvas and double-fly tents. The company offers custom coloring and decorating on all tents. However, no prices are listed, requiring the buyer to telephone or email the company for ordering information.
Panther Primitives
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For an old-school, historical flair, Panther Primitives offers an array of tents used by fighting forces throughout history, including styles used during the Civil War era, medieval times and from the Revolutionary, French and Indian wars. Visit www.pantherprimitives.com for ordering and catalog information.
Promotional Design Group
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Promotional Design Group sells a number of pop-up display-style canopies for military recruitment events, fairs and other outdoor events. These are designed with any of the emblems and insignias of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, ROTC, U.S. Coast Guard or National Guard. Available sizes are 10 feet by 10 feet, 10 feet by 15 feet, and 10 feet by 20 feet.
Hometown Army Surplus Store
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Those looking to avoid shipping charges, which can be high as military tents are often heavy, should visit their local military surplus stores. Many of these shops carry U.S. Army tents and other accessories.
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