Sleeping & Shelter

Our sleeping and shelter collection provides cadets with the essential equipment needed for comfortable rest during overnight exercises. These field-proven items introduce young people to proper outdoor accommodation systems while teaching valuable lessons in self-sufficiency and camp discipline. The foundation of effective field accommodation begins with quality sleeping equipment. Our range includes the purpose-designed Snugpak TSB ("The Sleeping Bag") that balances thermal performance with practical weight and pack size appropriate for cadet requirements. Complementary items like the Hawk and Kestrel bivvy bags provide essential weather protection, extending the usability of sleeping systems across varying environmental conditions. Ground insulation represents a critical but often overlooked component of field sleeping systems. Options including the folding MTP sleep mat and military-specification NATO mat provide crucial thermal barriers against ground cold while offering appropriate durability for cadet field conditions. These practical items teach important lessons about heat conservation that extend beyond basic comfort to essential outdoor knowledge. For shelter construction, our collection includes the versatile Viper Tactical Basha in compatible camouflage pattern, supported by extending bivvy poles and practical accessories like paracord and bungees in various lengths. These components allow cadets to construct effective field shelters while developing valuable campcraft skills that build confidence in outdoor environments. Practical details like ultralite pegs and fluorescent arc sticks demonstrate how small components contribute to overall system effectiveness. Learning to properly establish field accommodation teaches organisational skills, environmental awareness, and practical problem-solving that remain valuable long after cadet service. Since 1949, we have provided quality field equipment that supports cadet training across the UK. Our sleeping and shelter collection continues this tradition, offering practical solutions that develop the self-reliance and outdoor competence that remain central to the cadet experience.