THE ultimate poncho shelter!
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- Опубликовано: 20 июн 2022
- THE Ultimate poncho shelter checks all the boxes for a great emergency shelter in that it's easy to put up, requires few materials and provides adequate shelter on all sides from incoming weather.
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Love this set up. More people should try this out. I use my two trekking poles the same way as your hiking pole. One for the center pole and the other I collapse down to open the front. My G.I. Poncho has been modified with reinforced corners with gorilla tape, 4 pre-made 4' lines attached to a small carabiner and 4 6"pegs. Easy to carry. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent, thanks for sharing the information!
I prefer bungees over pre made lines. Try it....super fast and easy to set up, and you can use them for all kinds of tasks.
I use a us woodland poncho x2 snapped together with shock corded tent poles making an x from one corner to the opposite side. Me (6'2" and my gear fit snuggly in it if built right and in the right spot you disappear. Nice shelter I will show my nephew this video, he lies the one poncho shelters. Thanks have a great day.
Excellent, thanks for watching!
Big smile and 👍 ! As an USMC Vietnam vet who was in the Bush many months I have used this setup and so many other ways I can't remember them all. Used bandalier web straps for rope, bamboo, tree branches, whatever handy. We were pretty creative. Still have the rubber coated poncho, heavy but durable.
Thanks for all you do, James!
Welcome home. Thank you for doing what you did. I don't think Vietnam Vets get told that enough. Semper Fi!
Yes, there are so many ways to set this up. Thank you for your service!
I love my Poncho I always pitch it in plow point (diamond) configuration just because I have setup down to literally 2 minutes
Yes. Do not try this with a dollar store one! I have a decent one but never really thought about using it as a tarp. Thanks James! Another value added video from the King of Hacks!
Indeed! Thank you, my friend!
Farm out! I tried this setup today it was 84 above. I cannot say how pleased I am fo have seen you do the set up, wow, thanks Mister. I found that if I lie face up & wriggle I can get in & out just fine. The hood makes a good look out, in case of showers I could cover it with my hat. I went to the nearby park & put it up made me happy. Now I can hooch down in a few minutes.
Excellent, thanks for watching!
In rain , one could set a waterproof bag over the hood . Add a sapling hoop to the waterproof bag .
Good stuff James! 👍👍👍👍👍
True. Thanks for watching!
Me personally I would've done a plow point with the staff as my tie off but this is a great option with light or no rain
Yes, there are a lot of ways to get it done!
I like it! I’m going to give this set up configuration a try soon with my lightweight nylon military issue poncho. Thanks.
Old school becomes new again spent a few nights under one enjoyed the video keep them coming 👍
Indeed. Trying to keep the old ways alive.
That's a great idea you can see all around your camp. If you set it up flater you can collect water and dew for the next day.
Great video it makes me want to think about things you can do with a poncho.
Thanks again
True. There are indeed many options for setting up a tarp shelter. Thanks for watching!
Well that's pretty cool. I've had one of those ponchos for more years than I like to count. That's a pretty good idea although I have turned the Poncho Every Which Way but Loose. I mainly used mine over my hammock and it worked fantastic. Thanks for the video James I certainly appreciate it. Have a great day and stay safe and keep your powder dry and your hammock up!
Thanks so much, will do!
Looks like a good quality poncho. Thank you.
It is, thanks for watching!
Reminds me of my Army days in West Germany!
Hope those are good memories! Thanks for watching!
Wow! That's a good thing to know in case of emergency.
Indeed, thanks for watching!
Looks real good James. Thanks for showing us and take care.
Thanks!
Very cool emergency set up there
Thanks for sharing James
God bless you always..
Thanks so much, my friend! It's good to hear from you!
Outstanding use of what you have on hand. Great idea
Thanks for watching!
Good video set works good have done before I have switched to a military tarp last few years the weight is about the same and has a few more options but I carried a poncho for years and liked it
Sounds good, thanks for watching!
Great idea! Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
For an emergency set up it’s great and works well . Thanks for sharing James
Thanks for watching!
My favorite will always be the plowpoint.
It's definitely a good one!
Nice job James ! Simple and easy !
Thanks, my friend!
If it rains, as you have the hood now, water will spill in ! While in the Army, we twisted the hood around itself, folded it in half and using the drawstring pulled it right to close the head opening. A shorter center pole can be used, or a guide line to an overhanging branch can be pulled up to make it TeePee style.
Sure, there are multiple ways to do this that will prevent the rain from coming in.
Love it. God bless you.
Thanks and God bless you too!
Another great one James, thanks.
Thanks!
We just tie the hood closed and use 550-cord to hang it from a tree branch, it is still a fast setup and provides more interior room.
But if there aren't any trees around, I can see your method a viable option.
Thanks for watching!
If no overhead branch, then tie to a tree, plow point for more room and no stick.
These are all great ideas. Versatility and resourcefulness being key... Always!!
Cool video thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing God Bless
Thanks and God bless you too!
Thank you for this excellent video!
Thanks for watching!
Good Job my friend. I crossing fingers.👍😊🌳🌲
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Very innovative!
Thanks!
Good 💡 easy and quick!!!
Thanks!
Great job sir. A poncho should be in everyone's bag.
Indeed. Thanks for watching, my friend!
Good video James , thanks for sharing , God bless brother !
Thank you and God bless you too!
We used to tie the hood up and run a cord from the hood to an overhead branch leaving it wide open. My old Army issue ponchos disintegrated years ago. Good Luck, Rick
Thanks for watching!
you could also use a small ridge line to hold up the center eliminating the stick in the center .
However this configuration is for setting up in an open field where there are no trees.
Another great idea, thx for the vid
Thanks for watching!
Another good “just in case” skill to know. Thank you!
Indeed!
Very good James.
Thanks!
Hello James, that is a great idea for a shelter, good 👍 video, enjoy watching all your videos. Take care God bless you.
Thanks so much and God bless you too!
Looks good!
Thanks!
This is a fast way to set up a shelter.. thanks for sharing 👍..
Thanks for watching!
Good video. Great idea. That's something to remember if you ever need an emergency shelter. You look thinner. Staying active keeps you in good shape.
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Great set up !
Thanks!
Great Video 👍 God Bless 🙏
Thanks. God bless you too!
bloody great
Thanks!
Great video
I use that same style poncho I’ve had my for years
Thanks for watching!
Great video Sir. I carry my USMC personal tarp for that same reason. Use the poncho as my bivy bag.
Excellent!
I ordered one of these and it arrived today! Thanks for the tips
Which one did you order? I'm always afraid to order online they'll be too cheap
That's excellent! Great timing!
Robert, any recommendations as to which company you ordered ?
Thanks for any help.
@@markcummings6856 it was just from Amazon
Hi James another great video thanks mate keep them coming nice
Thanks so much!
Very cool.
Thanks!
I have done this be for when I was in the Marines but we had to go all the way to the ground with it and use our helmets in the hood to keep them open for ventilation and use of Esher stoves be for finding out about how bad that can be.
Thank you
Thanks for watching!
If someone was to spread a horizontal pole between two trees and hook the hat portion on that pole, it would give more room underneath. Cool idea you have. :)
True. Thanks for watching!
Awesome, still lookin forward to the next frontier video, keep up the great work.
Thanks so much!
i love the content
Thanks!
I really like the idea it’s also instant shade. Other than hypothermia, sunstroke, heatstroke, and heat exhaustion / heat prostration are not to be played with. Dehydration is a definite killer.
Excellent! Again, great stuff from you, brother! Gonna go get one of those ponchos for just that use. Thanks!.
Thanks!
Hi from Syracuse NY brother thank you for sharing your adventures and thoughts
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That looks awesome. I have never seen that.
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great demo brother
Thanks!
Another great video I've seen some poncho tarp setups but never like the one you just did thank you again
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Keepin' it simple.
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Thank you for the video. Just what I needed after watching too much of the world.
Glad to help, thanks for watching.
Good option to know if you were in the desert and didn't have 2 trees to run a ridge line across. I always carry a military style poncho. Such a versatile piece of gear!
Indeed, thanks for watching!
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Brazil coming with everything. I can't miss your videos!
Thanks for watching! Glad you are enjoying the channel!
Cool and effective setup for an all around coverage configuration rather than a ridge line for a lean to configuration. I like it! Thanks for sharing James!
Indeed, thanks for watching!
awesome
Thanks!
@@WayPointSurvival you always come up with great stuff
That requires a careful site selection! Well-drained, at least. Good multi use!
Indeed. Thanks for watching!
good job sir
Thanks!
Your right, I have not seen that before. But it looks pretty good in a pinch. And like you say can be modified. Thanks.
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Nice
Thanks!
Like it! I have a large flex tarn one that is rubberized. I can see this setup working well it. Only problem for me is the size. I would need to just sit up right if that's possible due to my length. But it might work well enough to shelter me. I'll Check it out. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent. Thanks for watching!
I love the older surplus ponchos too. Although I have found a small U.S. company that makes a multi purpose poncho that is actually better than the surplus ones. I know that's hard to believe but it's true. The name of the company is wilderness innovations. I'm not sure if it's spelled with two n's or one but I think you should be able to find it. You won't be disappointed. His stuff isn't cheap but so far all the items I've bought from him has been first rate quality. God bless and stay safe.
The Poncho from wilderness Innovation is very good stuff.
I love it.
Yes, I am aware of that company. Thanks for thanks for watching!
Pretty slick shelter boss!
Old rule abour walking sticks though. Theyre supposed to be as tall as you are, rule being when you trip theres a chance youll smack your face on your stick top and risk hitting an eye. Bad luck if thats whatd happen but thatd be my luck 🤣
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as a temporary stop while the weather is bad, this would work i think. But there it isn't ideal to sleep or spend an overnighter in. When you climbed in, you were hunched up quite a lot. An hour in that position and you are going to be in agony.
Indeed. There are obviously better long-term solutions, but this is a great way to get good airflow and coverage from a simple poncho.
Hi James. I have seen many youngsters from cadet groups use this method in the woods by tying up the hood and suspending the centre point either from a tree or a ridge line. The lads normally erected these a lot lower than in your video.
P S. Please do a video with a larger (canvas) tarp or and a bicycle parked upside down.
Thanks for watching! The bicycle bit would be an interesting idea for sure.
Cool idea. The only change I would suggest is maybe folding up a shirt or do rag and balancing or duct taping it to the top of the pole to make the end bigger. Those ponchos tend to fail if poked in one small spot a period of time. Yeah military ponchos come in handy for a lot of uses. My favorite is to just wear one when the weather gets crappy but I have improvised a lean to out of them typically tying one to trees elevated at an angle with the hood opening facing down to help block the hole when I lived in NE Indiana to get some shelter from a down pour while hunting with a buddy who didn't have one for himself since we could both take shelter under it.
Another trick which you may have explored already is the wearing aspect in cold weather. For some dumb reason the military designed their poncho liners with no head hole in them. I have taken those liners and carefully cut a slit in them in the middle just big enough to get my head through. Then take some strips of denim from some old jeans, fold and sew the strips double stitching them on both sides of the cut, overlapping them on the ends and way over killing the stitching on the ends. You have to do it quick too and try to minimize handling it in the process since the nylon material in the rather expensive poncho liners tends to like to run like a panty hose, your stitching has to be really solid to make sure it doesn't fail on you and you need to make sure you stich the Dacron material as well otherwise is will just start wadding up and collapsing within the outer nylon layers. Don't try cauterizing the material instead. It burns like gasoline. That way you have a walking shelter that is good for cold weather. I used to use my setup a lot while hunting in the fall and winter in Indiana. I would stay dry and warm, keep my rifle out of the weather and still be able to move around and hunt.
Another silly use I have but works for me while tent camping is my pee way. I have an old beat up poncho I keep behind the seat of my truck that I snap the ends together to make a tube then stake one end at the door of my tent, stretch it out as a runway then stake the other end and put a few rocks along the edges to keep it from blowing around in the wind. That way I have a nice double layered tarp that I can walk out on barefoot in the middle of the night and walk out far enough from my tent to take a whizz if needed which is usually the case since I tend to go through a lot of beer while camping. Good for an overnight camp anyway but I wouldn't suggest doing it for a multi night camp unless you're just gross and don't mind smelling pee every night.
Good points and thanks for sharing the information!
May I offer a suggestion ? I like to reinforce the grommets by placing gorilla tape over them and cover each corner completely with the gorilla tape after placing a loop of paracord thru the grommet. I do this on each grommet. It works quite well and keeps the material around each grommet from ripping out.
That's a good idea especially for ponchos made from weak material.
yeah, me too. good idea
There is another one I think you might be interested in. Unfortunately I can no longer find the info but its something like this, 1 poncho and two colman poles. The poles need to be a little longer so you can give them an S curve when you go grommets to grommet. This curve will let you pop it into a dome shape. Not comfortable by any stretch but is very stealthy if that is what you are aiming for.
Sounds very interesting, thanks for the idea!
Ntyvm, I don't do center pole. It effectively destroys floor space. I would sooner turn that upside down for a water catch. Btw, if your going to carry 1 poncho, 2 is a world of difference and adds negligible weight.
You can always set the pole at an angle. Also, 2 of these ponchos would be very heavy indeed.
It may not be a hack but it's still very interesting you could also use two other sticks and your walking stick as a center poll and drape that poncho over the center poll and make a tent still going to be open on the side and both ends will be open but it's shelter very interesting very good you have a blessed day to stay cool my friend God bless
True. Thanks for watching!
Thanks brother James!!
James, are you going to be doing anymore of your revolution series? I sure enjoy them immensely and miss them!! I know their a lot of work for you, but wow they are TRULY EXCELLENT videos my friend!! Thanks so much, God bless brother , and God speed!!
I hope to have episode 14 out in the next 2 to 3 weeks or so.
There's another one Jim that you can use tent poles or saplings cut 8 ft bend into a u shape at bottom middle and end making a tube it works great
Sounds great! Thanks for sharing the idea!
Was curious about the next 1790s video? Wish you the best
Hopefully in the next 2 to 3 weeks.
I was jus thinking that if it was raining, you could put your hat on the pole first and no rain would come in the face part of the poncho, and it would still leave room for airflow from up top if you needed to put a little hobo stove for heating up water under there.
Absolutely, good thinking outside of the box.
good idea, ha, ha, I will do that yeah
Thanks!
@@WayPointSurvival Thank you very mutch... have a nice day.... see you….
yeah the the heavy rubberized ones do better for shelters but are insufferable in the summer to wear! i've seen a similar set up using a line over a branch instead of the pole!
Thanks for watching!
Glad you approve of our European stuff. 😄
It's great gear!
@@WayPointSurvival Thanks.
didnt see it mentioned to turn the hood opening away from the wind. also in hot/humid areas take a springy branch and put it into the hood to help ventilation. JMHO
Good ideas. Thanks for adding them to the comment section and for watching the video!
It's worth trying out but I would use a 8x10 tarp for greater coverage. This is a "fly" configuration, which is very conducive for airflow. It's not a bad idea to treat shelters with persantine to keep insects from attacking human flesh. Literally a buzzkill when out camping.
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They are very *heavy* duty. Which is great if youre strapping it to your ATV, but not so great if you're carrying it on your back.
I actually do carry mine when backpacking. Thanks for watching!
@@WayPointSurvival I like the lightweight nylon ones for backpacking, but we all like what we like my friend. :)
I've seen something like that b4 but they tied the hood up 2 a low hanging branch
That's another way to set it up if you happen to be around trees.
That hood being open and exposed on the top just begs water to come right in. Consider rolling it up in a tight bundle and wrap it with the synch string to keep it closed and contained.
Sure, this is more of a fair weather setup.
Can you do the Swagman setup one day? Instead of the Australian swag you can use cowboy bedroll or something, but still maintaining low weight so no horses are needed. A bit different from the prospector or pioneer thing you did earlier.
Thanks for watching and for the suggestion!
I like them but definitely like the ones from wilderness innovations a lot more.
Made with some great materials with 50-65% dyneema an a lot lighter an way stronger.
With the regular military snaps with added webbing tabs all around the edges. With built in dyneema cord running at the base of the front an back. So it can be bunched at the ends to be a hammock the tie-outs to string up as a tarp all kinda ways and a strong ass poncho.
Can get it 5” or so standing with your arms out. To cover the arms a little more almost like sleeves, a hoodie type of pockets stitched on. All kinda mess. There a pretty good penny. I won’t go back to any of the others.
There poncho liner has a hood on it same snaps as the poncho an built in on the ends cord to snap into the poncho hammock and bunched at the ends for a underquilt.
The other part is made the same as the poncho liner but is a blanket that also snaps into it all. To work as a blanket. So you have the poncho as a hammock a underquilt/poncho liner with a hood and a blanket that snaps on made of the same stuff.
Even has a bug-net that bunched at one end with loops for a ridge line and get in the hammock an slide the bugnet over ya an bunch the other end with the cord an cord lock. An be completely all the way around bug net coverage.
Awaiting about my 10th product from them. Probably about 2k of things from ‘em. But haven’t looked back. None of it was given to me to say this. But it’s some pretty good shit an all made in the USA.
Take a peek at it. An all packs down really well. A few of you all that likes ponchos may pick something up an also never look back
I'm familiar with them. Thanks for watching!
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bro ur jacked
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That would be the way to go now in this hot weather. We used to have a few surplus stores around here but nothing now. Where are you getting yours these days?
I usually purchase mine online. They're getting more expensive nowadays.