CONICAL TENT

The design for this structure is taken from tents used in almost every area and era of history. The conical shape is documented as having been used from Sweden to Italy and can be seen in sketches of Henry VIII's camp and photos of the Zulu campaign. Original references define the tent as a "single pole, single canvas tent"-a true historical "one pole"! The French Infantry in 1753 assigned these tents to eight men and Mr. Sibley was so taken with them, that he modified the peak and put his own name on the design.

The fascination for the style seems to be it's transportability and it's lack of guy lines in a camp setting. The troops that were issued these tents were expected to sleep with their feet to the center pole, lying like the spokes of a wheel. While not affording a great deal of walk around space, the entire floor was made useable.

Improvements and modifications were made over the years with the addition of walls and vents. The plus side of walls is the added head room they contribute, the negative being the need for guy lines and their space requirements. Vents were added to the peak area, especially in the late 19th century tents used in Africa.

Conical Tent	Height	Diameter	Sunforger	Sunforger Flame
British - White	8'	13'	$500	$560
British Sahara - White	10'	13' w/ 2' Wall	$605	$690
French - White	9'	16'	$600	$675
U.S. 1889 - White	10'	16' w/ 3' Walls	$740	$820

OPTIONAL VENTS IN PEAK ~ $40 each.



WWII - Suntan	10' 6”	13' w/ 25" Walls	$925
WWII - White	10' 6”	13' w/ 25" Walls		$925
Includes three vents in peak, one over the door and full mudflaps.
Plus 17 dog bones and your rope.

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