The dimensions of the triangular shelter quarter are 250 x 200 x 200 cm.
Each side had a row of 11 aluminium, zink or steel buttons which are used to connect two shelter quarters to eachother.
On the base 1 button, and a row of 6 buttons, are used to connect a tent made of four quarters (Viererzelt) to a so called house tent (Hauszelt)
In the middle, there is slit (also with button) for the wearer's head when used as a poncho.