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I was a Canadian special forces operator. This is the civilian outdoor gear I used

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THE SLEEPING SYSTEM

Catoma Improved Bed Net System

Catoma Improved Bed Net System

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The IBNS from Catoma Adventure Shelters takes up a little more space in your pack than a sil tarp and a bug net, and you can’t beat the set-up speed. You can literally erect this puppy in less than a second, thanks to the internal fibreglass supports that spring into action and automatically set it up. It’s great when you’re setting up camp in the dark—you don’t need a light, and there’s no need to crash around in the bush looking for somewhere to hook up guylines. Pair it with a sil tarp or Catoma’s EBNS when overhead protection is needed, and you have an awesome single-person shelter.

Learn more: www.catomaoutdoor.com

Victoria, B.C.’s Wes Kennedy is a former Canadian Special Forces Operator.