I've always wondered why the liner never had a head hole like the poncho. I grew up in a military town and we had surplus gear all over. The liner is great for summer sleeping. It's terrible to leave in a carpeted stair well for your brother to slip on and slide down the stairs 😱😅 the woobie is an interesting and useful creation. I might try it as an under quilt for a hammock soon.
A poor man's Swagman Roll! I went ahead and bought a Swagman Roll because I don't have the skills and a sewing machine to do this, but it is a great idea! Thanks.
Great idea and very simple. You could keep some safety pins on the woobie to close up the hole if you need a blanket plus the safety pins could be used as fish hooks in a survival situation. Thanks for the video Bear and I wish you both well.
Thanks Bear for the ideas. I always enjoy that in Old Ways, you have a sense and ability to describe the history behind a memory or renewed concept. You better send Blackie along, before he starts charging a cameraman fee... Like a stray pup, if you start feeding him hot dogs, he might never go away...
Great video, Bear! I love the Old Ways videos you and Blackie make and I think it's fantastic that you are doing your own channel and that Blackie is lending a hand. As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
It's amazing how efficient this is for holding body heat. We don't get much snow down here but a hard winter rain can be brutal too. Give it a try.. I think you'll probably like the result. 🐻
Some people will wrap up in a tarp and place a candle in front of them on the ground under the tarp for added warmth. Doing that here is a fire hazard.. Thanks for watching..!
Bear , Outstanding Video and Tip and Trick thanks for sharing. I appreciate you sharing your time and knowledge and wisdom. You Are The Master Woodsman and Bushcrafter. Tim L. U.S. Army Vet and Old Boy Scout, Woodsman and Bushcrafter.
Great job bear..!! I have 3 woobies, 1 of which I put a zipper in, unzip when using as a poncho, zipped up when using as a ranger roll.. Look forward to more videos, if nothing else but to just remember how things were in the good'ole days..!! Semper-fi sir..
I have a Swagman roll that fits inside my poncho, it has a hood and is in itself treated to be waterproof. Only problem is, layering it under the poncho is almost too warm unless you are in near freezing weather. I’ll be using one of my woobie to try this mod. Thanks, Bear.
Good to see you guys. I use el cheapo rubberized rain coat. It is not durable at all, but it is very affordable, and easy to find at local stores. I always choose gear that I can find easily. Online shopping will not be possible during an emergency
You make a good point, but there are still some surplus stores around where you can buy these two items. Just check the prices online first, because some prices can vary with availability. In an emergency, you can get a poncho in the camping section at Walmart. They won’t have a woobie in stock, but you could replace it with a micro -fleece blanket or throw even if you have to cut it down to fit. And sew on some tie-cords, when you get a chance. Another idea, heavier, but warmer, would be the wool moving blankets from Harbor Freight.
Hello Bear and Blackie- this is a great idea for those eastern woodlands colder rain days in the field. That wooby combined with the outer poncho shell will keep the elements out and trap the heat in, and thats what you need when maintaining that core temp. Did you hand sew that or with a machine? Thanks you guys- be safe out there-
Thank you HagMan. It's machine sewn with a taped collar to prevent fraying. You're correct, it is incredibly warm. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching..!
Great video Bear..candle No..uco mini lantern with beeswax Yes Sir..I've called it my Underdog..after the cartoon....blackie& Bear DOS Amigos or just blackbear ..good to see friendship.
Great video Bear, good to see your channel up and going, I found one on Amazon that was a knockoff woobie that had the hole plus hood in it already, I didn't purchase it as it wasn't exactly cheap, but this will make a great alternative, not sure why that wasn't done from the get go, never did figure that out.
@@baileybrunson42 your absolutely right. Glad to see you got your own channel, but I love you and Blackie together, really good information. And good conversation, like sitting there with two good friends listening.
Randy, it's our pleasure to do the Old Wayz series. I never dreamed we'd be 23 installments into it and still doing them. I'm going to continue to be on his channel and he will be here on mine. I don't know where you live but if you can, try and come to his Gathering next month.. When you've been friends as long as we have.. friendship becomes family.
Do you have any experience with modern rip stop ponchos? I recently bought Helikon Tex rip stop poncho but it is paper thin. I am really nervous about wearing it while walking through a dense forest. It is not cheap so I would not test it's durability this way. No luck... I have been using soviet plash palatka. Very durable but I was VERY strange looking wearing it. No way of using it in Poland. All them NPCs with their dogs would call police on me sooner or later
Wojtek, I don't care much for the thin ponchos either. Never found one that would last. I've heard a lot of good things about the plash palatka but never tried one.. I would imagine that style isn't very popular in Poland. 🐻
Tim, I thought initially it was a US Milsurplus.. Blackie 🤠 and I got to looking at it closer and we think now it's German surplus.. Thanks for watching..!
I've always wondered why the liner never had a head hole like the poncho.
I grew up in a military town and we had surplus gear all over. The liner is great for summer sleeping.
It's terrible to leave in a carpeted stair well for your brother to slip on and slide down the stairs 😱😅 the woobie is an interesting and useful creation. I might try it as an under quilt for a hammock soon.
Sounds good Captain..! Good luck and thanks for watching..! 🐻
A poor man's Swagman Roll! I went ahead and bought a Swagman Roll because I don't have the skills and a sewing machine to do this, but it is a great idea! Thanks.
Great idea . Continued success with the channel .
Peace . Be Free .
Thank you Michael..!
Thank you Bear, I need to purchase a set of military poncho and wobie so I can complete my foul weather gear.
Fernando, they are a great investment.. I don't think you'll be disappointed..! 🐻
Good video. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.
Great idea and very simple. You could keep some safety pins on the woobie to close up the hole if you need a blanket plus the safety pins could be used as fish hooks in a survival situation. Thanks for the video Bear and I wish you both well.
Thank you JM and the safety pins are an excellent idea..! 🐻
Thanks Bear for the ideas. I always enjoy that in Old Ways, you have a sense and ability to describe the history behind a memory or renewed concept.
You better send Blackie along, before he starts charging a cameraman fee... Like a stray pup, if you start feeding him hot dogs, he might never go away...
😂🤣😂
Thanks Bear (and Blackie) - Matt
Great video, Bear! I love the Old Ways videos you and Blackie make and I think it's fantastic that you are doing your own channel and that Blackie is lending a hand. As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Very true.. when you've been friends as long as we have, friendship becomes family..
Awesome 👌 thanks for sharing Bear looking forward to more videos
Thank you jazz..!
Reminds me of my OD days. Will follow the channel my Georgia twin.
Thanks for your support Wolfdaddy..
Great tip 🐻
Glad you think so!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. I will share this with my children.
Thank you for watching Steve..!
Up in pa. We get them cold rains believe it would feel real good out here in the woods out hunting there been cold windy days that would feel good
It's amazing how efficient this is for holding body heat. We don't get much snow down here but a hard winter rain can be brutal too. Give it a try.. I think you'll probably like the result. 🐻
Excellent. Thanks for sharing sir
My pleasure
Great job bear! Didn't consider the candle as a fire hazard. Excellent video
Some people will wrap up in a tarp and place a candle in front of them on the ground under the tarp for added warmth. Doing that here is a fire hazard.. Thanks for watching..!
Don't have time to watch this through right now, but still dropping a like and letting it run so you get the view time.. good to see you posting !
Thanks greywuuf..! 🐻
Great video Bear now....welcome to the rabbit hole. Lol
🐻👍🏻
Great tip bear
Glad you like it..! 🐻
Good video , good info , keep'em coming.
Thank you Richard and will do..!🐻
Bear , Outstanding Video and Tip and Trick thanks for sharing. I appreciate you sharing your time and knowledge and wisdom. You Are The Master Woodsman and Bushcrafter. Tim L. U.S. Army Vet and Old Boy Scout, Woodsman and Bushcrafter.
Thank you Tim..
A Swagman Roll and my poncho are the bee's knees! lol!
A great video on the great tip keep them coming God bless
Thanks Chris. Not sure where you live but if you can, think about coming to Blackie's Gathering next month..
Thanks Bear,great video sir.Your wisdom is a great benefit to many.Again thank you.
Thank you for watching Richard..
this video was posted 11 hours ago, but it could have been posted 11 YEARS ago and I wouldn't have been the wiser
Nice Bear 🤠
Thanks Herb..!
Great idea makes it into something similar to the one wind top quilt
It does doesn't it Harold.. and it is extremely warm..! 🐻
It took a while, finally I found this video! Well done and be busy for more 😅❤
Thanks Michael.. 🐻
Great idea!
Glad you think so!
Great job bear..!! I have 3 woobies, 1 of which I put a zipper in, unzip when using as a poncho, zipped up when using as a ranger roll.. Look forward to more videos, if nothing else but to just remember how things were in the good'ole days..!! Semper-fi sir..
My pleasure Keith.. thanks for watching..!
Love it thanks Bear!
Glad you like it!
Great idea bear!!
Thank you James..!
Very Nice
Glad you liked it Tipper..!
Great to see you guys. Two of them snapped together makes a great ranger roll
Yes they do.. 🐻
Fantastic mod Bear thanks for sharing.
Glad you like it..!
Great job.
Thanks! 🐻
I have a Swagman roll that fits inside my poncho, it has a hood and is in itself treated to be waterproof. Only problem is, layering it under the poncho is almost too warm unless you are in near freezing weather. I’ll be using one of my woobie to try this mod. Thanks, Bear.
You are very much welcome..!
Job well done Bear.
Thank you..!
Great tip, Bear. Thanks!
Anytime Jeff..!
Good to see you guys. I use el cheapo rubberized rain coat. It is not durable at all, but it is very affordable, and easy to find at local stores. I always choose gear that I can find easily. Online shopping will not be possible during an emergency
Invest in something that will last. Surplus gear can be very reasonable price wise and you won't have to replace it every other time you use it.. 🐻
You make a good point, but there are still some surplus stores around where you can buy these two items. Just check the prices online first, because some prices can vary with availability. In an emergency, you can get a poncho in the camping section at Walmart. They won’t have a woobie in stock, but you could replace it with a micro -fleece blanket or throw even if you have to cut it down to fit. And sew on some tie-cords, when you get a chance. Another idea, heavier, but warmer, would be the wool moving blankets from Harbor Freight.
Great job
Thank you Hiram..!
Good video Bear , thanks for sharing , God bless !
Thank you..!
Good stuff Bear.
Thanks Hiker.. will you be at the Gathering next month..?
@@baileybrunson42 Trying my best to be there. Hope to meet y’all in person.
Great video Bear
Thank you sir..!
Love the idea I'll have to give mine a try
Let me know what you think Steven..!
I'll be there I'm going to work on it today and see what the heck I can do with my Pancho
Thank you for the follow-up, Bear.
You're so very welcome..! Thank you for your support..!
Good stuff buddy
I'm glad you enjoyed it Mayhem.. more to come..!
@@baileybrunson42 lol!!!
Good idea. Thanks.
May hafta try that little mod...thanks for the info... 🙂
It works remarkably well.. I highly encourage you to do it..! 🐻
I would like to see you do live chats. Maybe do one with Blackie.
I would like that too.. might be fun..!
Hello Bear and Blackie- this is a great idea for those eastern woodlands colder rain days in the field. That wooby combined with the outer poncho shell will keep the elements out and trap the heat in, and thats what you need when maintaining that core temp. Did you hand sew that or with a machine? Thanks you guys- be safe out there-
Thank you HagMan. It's machine sewn with a taped collar to prevent fraying. You're correct, it is incredibly warm. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching..!
@@baileybrunson42 Thanks Bear- be good-
Great video Bear..candle No..uco mini lantern with beeswax Yes Sir..I've called it my Underdog..after the cartoon....blackie& Bear DOS Amigos or just blackbear ..good to see friendship.
Glad you enjoyed it sir and thank you for your support..! 🐻
Great video Bear, good to see your channel up and going, I found one on Amazon that was a knockoff woobie that had the hole plus hood in it already, I didn't purchase it as it wasn't exactly cheap, but this will make a great alternative, not sure why that wasn't done from the get go, never did figure that out.
Did it the way you want it from the start and you won't be disappointed Randy..!
@@baileybrunson42 your absolutely right. Glad to see you got your own channel, but I love you and Blackie together, really good information. And good conversation, like sitting there with two good friends listening.
Randy, it's our pleasure to do the Old Wayz series. I never dreamed we'd be 23 installments into it and still doing them. I'm going to continue to be on his channel and he will be here on mine. I don't know where you live but if you can, try and come to his Gathering next month..
When you've been friends as long as we have.. friendship becomes family.
@@baileybrunson42 I would love to, but I'm clear down in kansas do it may not work with my work schedule
We have folks coming in from south Florida, Michigan, Ohio and all points of the compass..! You'd be welcome if you can..!
Do you have any experience with modern rip stop ponchos? I recently bought Helikon Tex rip stop poncho but it is paper thin. I am really nervous about wearing it while walking through a dense forest. It is not cheap so I would not test it's durability this way.
No luck... I have been using soviet plash palatka. Very durable but I was VERY strange looking wearing it. No way of using it in Poland. All them NPCs with their dogs would call police on me sooner or later
Wojtek, I don't care much for the thin ponchos either. Never found one that would last. I've heard a lot of good things about the plash palatka but never tried one.. I would imagine that style isn't very popular in Poland. 🐻
My biggest gripe is, when it's raining, the poncho funnels the water to mid shin and below. Want to make some gaiters for that situation.
Brian, that sounds like an awesome idea..! Have you checked online to see if there is already anything available..? 🐻
First 👍
Congratulations..! 🐻
Woobie!!!! Still have my issue... after 20 some years...
That's cool Gimp.. it's probably as effective today and it was then..! Thanks for watching..! 🐻
What kind of poncho is that your wearing in this video?
Tim, I thought initially it was a US Milsurplus.. Blackie 🤠 and I got to looking at it closer and we think now it's German surplus..
Thanks for watching..!
That's why I carry a woobie and a Helikon Tex Swagman roll.
That's very cool Randy..! Never tried the Swagman.. thanks for watching..! 🐻
For the algorithm
Thank you Christopher..!🐻