best poncho - Survivalist Forum
Dec 10, 2010 · stevetexas. 474 posts · Joined 2009. #2 · Dec 10, 2010. USGI ponchos weigh about 2 Lb, cost about $25-30 and are Tough Enough. I carry a light weight Frogg Toggs hikers rainsuit, but I still carry a GI poncho to use as a tarp or ground cloth. It's useful many ways.
Good poncho / Bad smell - Survivalist Forum
Sep 17, 2012 · It is the water proofing, raw latex rubber. You can go buy new nylon ponchos that do not smell for $20 USD. Most of the old rubberized rain gear is now getting so old that they would no longer be pliable nor waterproof. I love the old stuff, but it is now like 50 years old and is crumbling to dust.
Tarp vs poncho - Survivalist Forum
Mar 29, 2013 · One poncho makes a great sunshade or light rain shelter, but provides a slightly too small roof in a downpour. For many years, I normally carried two USGI woodland ponchos (snapped together) to provide a 7' 2" x 10' 8" Rancho Deluxe hootch weighing 2.8 lbs. Usually set up with a V-shaped roof tied off at 4-6 points and 360 degree visibility ...
EDC questions... - Survivalist Forum
Oct 12, 2024 · Disposable rain poncho, $1-$2 at your Walmart. Small bottle bug repellent/sunscreen depending on season. Small amount tp/paper towels/wet wipes, whichever you prefer, in a Ziploc. Pepper spray (gel type, doesn't blow back on yourself in the breeze). 2 empty bread bags (when raining, put these on over your socks.
Emergency Rain Cover - Survivalist Forum
Mar 2, 2024 · chiefbaron. 416 posts · Joined 2015. #26 · Mar 4, 2024. In my mission profile for "carry in a hunting pack to whip out and cover in the event of a sudden rain storm", I am either in a tree stand on private property or in a climber or improvised ground blind in the mountains of the Chattahoochee National Forest.
USMC Poncho + Liner vs GoreTex Parka aka ECWCS?
Apr 19, 2014 · Here's what the FM 21-15 has to say about rain gear: "Rain garment. The poncho may be worn as a raincape with the arms inside or it may be worn with the arms outside for freedom of movement. To put the poncho on, slip it over the head. If the poncho hood is to be worn, adjust the hood drawstring to fit. The helmet and/or liner are worn over the ...
Does fleece work well in rainy conditions? | Survivalist Forum
Sep 24, 2009 · However, it does dry very quickly, especially with some sun. It also is very competitive on weight. Be careful drying it with fire, as sparks will melt large holes. A light rain jacket or poncho will add to the temp rating of the fleece, and protect you from the rain. This is what I recommend.
Best poncho and poncho liner. - Survivalist Forum
Dec 13, 2008 · Survival & Preparedness Forum. Gear and Product Reviews
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Jul 16, 2020 · At best I would add An extra change of cloths Rain poncho (custom built to my specs) My Hmong knife (short machete 12" blade) A larger limb saw. Or maybe just the blades. I could make the handle once there. Forest axe And this weird thing (although I have ideas to make something that would have interchangeable auger bits):
USGI Ponchos - Survivalist Forum
Jun 17, 2012 · West Germany has used the olive Poncho like the USGI. Outstanding product! If you can get it for 50$, I would grab it instantly. It is a heavy, solid made poncho colour is a so called yellow olive. East Germany has used a poncho being called: SPU- 67, it is a bright green, almost look-through piece of crap. Not being worth the money.