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TWO-MAN TENTS
For Troop Camping and the Jamboree...
Here's our answer to Scouting's demand for service-
able two-man tents ... a brand new series of four
popular styles plus the versatile Trail Tent! Each
is designed for maximum comfort and protection.
All will pack neatly, pitch quickly, keep you snug in
any weather. Built to rigid specifications, these new
tents will serve you well through many camping
seasons. They're ideal for Troop Camps and all are
recommended for the great Valley Forge Jamboree!
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Pearl Grey 10-oz. U. S. Army Duck
Water-Repellent, Mildew-Resistant
Reinforced Seams, Ridges, Corners
Explorer Tent.. . Perhaps the most popular of all Scouting
Tents! Outstanding feature of the Explorer is its combination ©f
roominess inside, trim design outside. Deep pitch at back and sides
offers maximum stability and extension hood at front gives protec-
tion against rain while serving as an effective ventilator. Front
door may be folded back to permit use with a reflector fire. This
model is 7V2' long, 7>/2' wide and 6' high. Without pegs or poles.
No. 1445 $19.75 F.O.B. —New York or Chicago
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Forester Tent.. . Designed for all-weather comfort! Open front
is excellent for use with a reflector fire during those cold nights,
and sloping lines offer maximum stability in driving winds. May
be pitched with inside or outside poles guickly and conveniently.
Available in two models: one with, one without front flaps. Both
are 8' wide in front, 3' wide in rear, 7'10" long, 5'6" high. Without
pegs or poles. F.O.B. — New York or Chicago.
No. 1447 With Flaps, $19.25 No. 1446 No Flaps, $15.25
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Trail Tent... Here's the most versatile tent on the market! It
can be pitched both ways shown above, plus a great many others
to meet special conditions. It's a sguare tarpaulin, size 10' x 10',
with 21 tie tapes securely stitched on at regular intervals, and
these tapes will allow you to pitch the Trail Tent almost any way
you please. All seams and tapes are double-stitched and rein-
forced for service. Excellent dining fly. Without pegs or poles.
No. 2280 $1 5.75 F.O.B.—Nearest Warehouse
Baker Tent.. . Roomiest tent made and especially designed
for use with a reflector fire. Front fly may be used extended as
shown above, or dropped to protect front in bad weather. Truly a
year-round tent, the Baker can be pitched very easily. Available
in your choice of two models. No. 1431 is 1W wide and 7V2' long.
No. 1433 is 8V2' wide and 7 V2' long. Both are 6' high with 2' rear
wall and 6' fly. Without pegs or poles. F.O.B. — New York or
Chicago.
No. 1431 7W Tent. . $25.75 No. 1433 ZVi' Tent. . $28.50
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Wall Tent.. . This is a compact version of a favorite Scouting
style, and is ideal for Leaders, as well as for meeting your camp
storage requirements. It is 7' wide, 8'10" long and 7' high at the
ridge. 3'6" side walls have laced corners and may be rolled up
easily during hot weather. Roof eaves have 2" overhang for shed-
ding rain efficiently, and both front and rear entrances have ample
overlap tapered from 9" at base. Comes without pegs or poles.
No. 2200 $43.50 F.O.B.-Philadelphia
IF NOT STOCKED BY YOUR SCOUT DISTRIBUTOR ORDER DIRECT FROM
NATIONAL SUPPLY SERVICE * BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
2 park Ave., New York 16, H. Y.
231 So. Green St., Chicago 7, III.
1663 Mission St., San Francisco 3, Calif,
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