HGPTS SHELTER SYSTEM
The Humanitarian / General Purpose Tent System (HGPTS) is a multi-use, easy to assemble shelter that has been used the world over in non-tactical situations, from billeting and item storage to spaces for schools and medical facilities.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
The HGPTS is designed as an alternative o the government specified version that has been successfully deployed nearly 10,000 times since 2005. Manufactured as a low-cost alternative to US government relief shelters. Western Shelter’s HGPTS is a durable, long-term shelter solution to comparable relief tents.
Easily assembled by a team of 4 in 30 minutes, each HGPTS comes with:
Complete 16’ x 16’ (4.88 m x 4.88 m) frame w/X-brace straps
Tent Fabric (top and sides) and floor
Fabric storage bag
Instructional Manual
SPECIFICATIONS
Installed Dimensions: 16’ L x 16’ W x 7’-11’ H (eave to peak) 256 ft2 area • Resists wind speeds up to 55 mph (with 65 mph gusts)
Withstands 10 lb/ft of snow load for up to 12 hours
16 oz translucent, water resistant, flame retardant fabric
Wood shipping crate
20’ and 40’ container shipping options
640 lbs / 290.3 kg complete shelter system
Sold as a complete system
Stocked in the standard color white. Additional colors available by special order
Sidewalls include extensions on each end which wrap around the corners and are secured in place by adjustable side release buckles to prevent element intrusion. A mud flap around the perimeter of the shelter is provided in order to place sand bags to achieve maximum rigidity of the shelter and to reduce pest and/or rodent intrusion. A peak vent allows warm air to escape through the shelter roof and can easily be opened or closed at ground level from outside the shelter by one person. There are windows on each sidewall allowing additional ventilation. The shipping container is included with purchase of 36/75 housing units. It can be used for on-site secure storage and supply storage as well as maintenance shelters.
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