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What are these wood things outside of the tents? (i.imgur.com)

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Photo is of a Belarussian military camp. Source.

Any idea what those wood bench/table-like things outside of each tent are for?

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If not for lacing boots, maybe for climbing into something high off the ground, like a truck? I immediately thought of mounting horses, but I think I forgot which century it is.