HDT Base-X Model 105 Shelter Tent

Base-X 105 Field Shelter

The HDT Base-X Model 105 is a large walk-in shelter tent built for the US military, the kind of structure that goes up as a command post, workspace, medical station or sleeping quarters in a base camp. Its olive drab walls, peaked roof and staked guy lines give a team covered room to work and live out of the weather. Outside the service it suits hunting camps, ranch and farm work, emergency preparedness setups and anyone who needs more covered space than a camping tent can offer.

Features

• Base-X Model 105 Designation — Part of HDT's Base-X line of military shelters, used by US forces for base camp and forward operating sites.
• National Stock Number — Listed under NSN 8340-01-533-1678, the federal supply catalog number that places it in the tents and tarpaulins class.
• Olive Drab Fabric — The walls and roof are a flat military green that blends into field surroundings rather than standing out like a bright recreational tent.
• Walk-In Rectangular Layout — Upright side walls under a pitched roof give a boxy interior with usable floor area right up to the edges.
• Full-Height End Door — A large doorway in the gable end wall lets people walk straight in and makes it easier to carry in cots, tables and equipment.
• Side Wall Windows — Window panels along the length of the shelter let daylight into the interior.
• Peaked Roof Line — The pitched roof sheds rain instead of letting water pool on top of the shelter.
• Guy Line Anchoring — Tension lines run from the roof edge down to ground stakes to brace the structure against wind.
• Genuine US Army Issue — This is an originally procured military shelter, not a civilian tent sold in military colors.

Military Issue Shelter

HDT designed the Base-X series to military requirements, and the Model 105 carries its own National Stock Number, which identifies it as a catalogued item in the US government supply system. It was made for repeated deployment as part of a camp, which is a different build standard from a weekend tent. The original issue configuration also makes it a real piece of field equipment for collectors and reenactors who want authentic kit in their displays.