US GI OD SHELTER HALF USED

The US GI Olive Drab Shelter Half is a piece of genuine American military field kit with roots stretching back through generations of US Army and Marine Corps service. Issued individually to each soldier, two shelter halves snap together along the ridgeline to form the classic two-man "pup tent" — a no-frills field shelter that has weathered everything from training bivouacs to overseas deployments. This listing is for one (1) shelter half, exactly as it was issued.

For your customers, this is a piece of authentic US military history they can actually put to use. It speaks directly to military surplus collectors, WWII through Vietnam and Cold War era reenactors, living-history enthusiasts, and outdoorsmen who appreciate the heft and character of real cotton canvas over modern synthetics. Pair two halves together for a traditional A-frame tent, or rig a single half as a tarp, lean-to, ground cloth, sun shade, or improvised shelter at deer camp, base camp, or a reenactment encampment.

Genuine US GI Issue — Not a Reproduction

This is the real thing: original-contract US Government Issue canvas pulled from military stocks. Each piece carries the honest character of field service — expect creases, wrinkles, faded stenciling, light staining, and hardware patina consistent with surplus condition. That authenticity is exactly what serious collectors, reenactors, and surplus buyers are looking for, and it's a story your customers will pay for.

Construction & Features

• Heavy-duty olive drab cotton canvas — the traditional US military shelter fabric, breathable and tough.
• Metal snap fasteners along the ridge and side edges to join two halves into a complete pup tent.
• Reinforced grommets for guy lines and stakes around the perimeter.
• Triangular end flap that buttons closed to seal off one end of the assembled tent.
• Classic A-frame profile when pitched with two halves, two poles, and stakes.

What's Included

• One (1) US GI shelter half in olive drab canvas.
• Poles, stakes, and rope/guy lines are not guaranteed — some pieces may arrive with cordage attached as shown, others without. Sold as a shelter half only.

Who It Sells To

• Military surplus collectors and militaria buyers.
• WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Cold War reenactors building period-correct impressions.
• Bushcrafters, traditional campers, and hunting-camp regulars who prefer canvas.
• Preppers stocking durable, repairable natural-fiber shelter material.
• Prop houses, scout troops, and outfitters needing authentic field-tent components.

A staple item for any store carrying military surplus, outdoor, or reenactment gear — and a strong repeat seller, since customers building a complete pup tent need two.