Almost every German Soldier in WW2 was issued a Zeltbahn, a triangular piece of treated cloth that could be worn as a poncho during the day and transformed into a shelter quarter at night . However how practical are these makeshift tents and what level of authenticity should Reenactors be looking for when using Zelts?Lasse and Chris offer their opinions on whether historical accuracy is more important than a good nights sleep...

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