The collapsible canvas cot has three sets of fold nets. The insect bar frame is made of wood and consists of four upright members fitted to the bottom of the end cot legs by steel clips (fig. 2-40).

INSECT BAR

The field type of insect bar is a canopy made from netting of small nylon mesh. It protects you against mosquitoes, sandflies, and other small insects. The bar may be used with the canvas cot by attaching a wooden insect bar frame to each end of the cot and tying the tie tapes of the net to the top corners of each frame. The net may also be used with the shelter half tent, as shown in figure 2-41, or it may be suspended from trees or bushes. The insect net may be folded in a small bundle and carried in the field pack

CAMOUFLAGE BAND

The camouflage helmet band is an elastic band that may be fitted around the helmet at the base above the rim. The band is used to hold a camouflage head net or other camouflage material, such as foliage, in place.