What does the cryptic crossword clue "Soldier uses upmarket tent, having old-fashioned specs (3-5)" mean?

The definition is "old-fashioned specs". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GI (synonym="Soldier") + GLAMPS (synonym="uses upmarket tent") = GIGLAMPS; definition: "old-fashioned specs" The answer is GIGLAMPS.

Soldier uses upmarket tent, having old-fashioned specs (3-5)

Guardian Cryptic #29160 | 14 Across | 2023-08-28 flower

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