5x5m Canvas Army Tent
A 5m x 5m Canvas Army Tent (General Purpose Hip Roof Marquee) provides 25\,\text{m}^2 of exceptionally rugged, weather-insulated outdoor shelter space. In South Africa, this footprint is heavily deployed by mining officials, construction site foremen, 4x4 overland groups, hunting camps, and disaster relief ministries.
Manufactured from high-density, genuine South African-made Ripstop Canvas, this tent is engineered for extreme climate performance—keeping the interior significantly cooler during intense summer days and retaining warmth much better than thin PVC or nylon alternatives during freezing winter bushveld nights.
📋 Technical Structural Specifications
1. Dimensions & Operational Capacity
Width: 5000 mm (5.0m)
Length: 5000 mm (5.0m)
Center Peak Height: Approx. 3.2m to 3.6m (High architectural clearance for storage racking or equipment).
Side Wall Height: 1.8m to 2.0m
Total Floor Surface Area: 25{m}^2
Total Packed Weight: Approx. 75{kg} - 125t{kg} (Depending on frame configuration/canvas grade choice).
Field Deployment Capacities:
Personnel Sleeping: Comfortably accommodates 8 to 12 people on single floor stretchers or mattresses.
Command Center / Site Office: Comfortably fits multiple desks, field storage boxes, and up to 15 standing/seated personnel.
2. Fabric Membrane Specifications (SABS Ripstop Grade)
Roof Fabric Composition: Premium 400\,\text{gsm} to 440\,\text{gsm} Heavy-Duty Ripstop Canvas. The cross-hatched weave naturally stops incidental tears or punctures from running.
Side Wall Fabric Composition: 300\,\text{gsm} to 320\,\text{gsm} Ripstop Canvas for an optimized balance of structural durability and freight weight efficiency.
Perimeter Mud Flaps: Stitched with a 550\,\text{gsm} Heavy-Duty PVC skirt along the absolute bottom perimeter to block groundwater tracking, mud accumulation, and ground insects.
Weather & Environmental Barriers:
Waterproofing: 100\% Waterproof system utilizing deep-immersion wax chemical coatings and heavy-duty taped or high-frequency welded seam overlaps.
Rot & Sun Barrier: Fully treated with industrial-grade UV inhibitors, anti-fungal, and anti-mildew barriers to ensure the cloth does not rot when stored wet.
• • Ventilation Profiles: Includes 2 to 4 integrated high-flow roof air vents with external storm flaps to maximize heat release and eliminate morning condensation buildup.

