Sami Lavvu 10ft/3.3m Cotton Traditional Tent (tipi/tepee/teepee/yurt/lavvo)

The poles shown in the photo are. However, we often have backorders. This lavvu tent is not treated but made of cotton duck.

When you compare our other cotton based tents, please consider what the. Material is made cotton duck vs.

The lavvu is a temporary dwelling used by the sami people (also spelled “saami”, but derogatorily known as ‘lapps’ or ‘laplanders’) of northern scandinavia and the nenets and khants of northern russia. Its simplicity enabled the sami to move quickly with their semi-domesticated reindeer herds at a moment’s notice. This structure enabled the indigenous cultures of the treeless plains of northern scandinavia and the high arctic of eurasia to live in harmony with nature. Although the lavvu can be easily confused with the native american tipi. The differences between the two structures are reflected in their respective environments and cultures. The lavvu is normally smaller and can be set up by only one person. Being more centered to the ground, the lavvu is also better able to endure the fierce winds of the scandinavian tundra, thus a more stable structure.
Few structures used by indigenous peoples, with the exception of the inuit (eskimo) igloo, are as stable in strong winds. What are the materials in this lavvu? Lavvu, meaning that there are other tents out there that claim to have a ‘lavvu’, but are something very different. A traditional lavvu is not made of synthetic materials, which means you can have a fire inside without the worry of plastic melting or fire hazards. The material is made of 11 ounce cotton duck that is naturally fire resistant. There is no center pole in the lavvu so that you can have a campfire inside to cook, or to keep warm in winter or summer.
What does the lavvu look like? This lavvu is ten feet in diameter and about eight feet high.

It can sleep three people very comfortably with a fire inside, or four people without. There is a smoke hole at the top to let smoke rise out of the lavvu and during set-up, can be made small enough to keep rain or snow out.

There is an attached door, a carrying bag, and a thirty-plus page booklet that describes everything you need to know about the lavvu. Similar to a native american teepee, there.

Are no guy-wires or ropes to worry about as with other tents. The lavvu can be set up quickly by one person in about ten minutes and taken down in half that, with the total weight of about 25 pounds. The door color for this lavvu will come in the standard natural off-white.

The same color as the fabric color. After you place your order.

Are poles needed for the lavvu? Yes, poles will be needed for your lavvu and are not included with this order, but here you have some options.

1 the instruction manual will show you how to make your own poles, or. There you can view and order our lavvu poles. You can either, cut down your own poles from the forest or make your own from a lumber yard. The booklet that comes with the order will tell you what to look for and how to do both.

The item “Sami Lavvu 10ft/3.3m Cotton Traditional Tent (tipi/tepee/teepee/yurt/lavvo)” is in sale since Friday, June 01, 2012. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Tents & Canopies\Tents”. The seller is “honest_zen” and is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This item can be shipped worldwide.