Several viewers have asked how I use my USGI poncho as an emergency shelter. There are actually several different way you can do this, but this is probably my preferred method.
@PackRat556 Excellent video. Nice and to the point without making a 20 minute video on a 10 minute demo. It's clear, concise, to the point, with each step explained and shown in detail at a pace the viewer can follow, rather than just whipping it together real fast and saying "see what I did there?". Very well done. I keep a similar emergency shelter system in my ruck, except I "A-frame" a USMC field tarp above me ( bringing the edges close enough to the ground to keep out wind-blown rain and snow ), and using the poncho, a woobie, casualty blanket, (and wool blanket in colder weather ) to make a Ranger Roll. I looked for USGI casualty blankets and couldn't find them, so I bought a Mil Spec Plus brand, which looks just like yours. We'd still freeze to death at near freezing temperatures, but those are all items you want and need in your ruck at any rate. Liked and subscribed
Only thing I would add is after you bound up the hood, use some cordage to then pull that bundled, leak proofed hood section away, providing you with more interior space and no more loose wrinkles running to bound hood. The extra space will help you fit under there without having to worry about accidentally brushing against the wall, allowing moisture to penetrate, and others will think you're really high speed when they see it.
The poncho liner is designed as a "blanket" for when you turn your poncho into a sleeping bag. The poncho liner can be modified by cutting an "H" pattern directly where the hood is. This allows you to wear your poncho AND liner together if desired. The "H" is superior to a hole, as it can be closed when being used as a blanket. Hope that helps you.
You did a great job setting up the poncho tarp because it's style with ridge line and all. Some think they are know it all to give a thumbs down, I really hate those types.
Six years a grunt (that would make for a great movie) and I only have a couple small critiques. First off though, excellent video, you covered pretty much all the points I would have, had I made my own video. 1. As stated below by someone else, use bungees. Bring six, medium length. Sometimes bungees are the best choice, over the pre-cut 550 cord, and won't add but a few ounces if weight is a concern. I always dedicated one of my large pockets on my ruck to store my hooch materials, for easy access. 2. The hood. Most people will not make the nice and pretty package that you did. For field expediency, go ahead and permanently tie off that hood so you don't have to burn time while the Rain God is pissing on you. 3. Make it lower to the ground. Drop that ridge line down eight to twelve inches. It will provide more protection from wind and rain/snow should the wind be whipping around, though it will reduce your overhead space. Some additional suggestions: A. If recreational camping, do NOT use 550 cord that is of a tactical color (OD green, black, tan) but instead use a bright color, so that people won't move through and kick down your lines. If you have no need to be hidden, this is the best way to go. B. Take an entrenching tool (e-tool for us grunts). It is a folding shovel/axe/sledge combination, that WILL add weight but is an awfully useful thing to have. Want to dig a cat hole (cuz we all will encounter a Class I Heavy Drop now and then) then grab your e-tool. Need to cut down a young tree to replace a broken walking stick? Yup, grab the e-tool. But for a hooch, if you have rain coming, use the e-tool to dig a flow channel around your hooch, to alleviate most of the risk of water getting under you and your sleeping bag. At the most uphill side, cut an inverted V (with the arms going downhill) and from each arm, continue the channels past the end of the hooch. It's not a guarantee, but it might be what keeps you from waking up to a soaked sleeping bag. A single poncho hooch should easily fit you, your sleep pad and sleeping bag, as well as your pack. I was an RTO for four of my years, and since we had people on fire watch who were afraid to do an hourly radio check, I just kept my ruck and radio under my hooch so I could do them. There was plenty of room, and this was an large ALICE ruck, with a short whip antenna. I am about to start doing a lot of backpacking and overnight camping, to prepare for a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. My intent is to use what I know, and that is a hooch. I have time to modify that plan but it worked for me for six years, in various climates around the world, including a lot of the same terrain and regions the AT runs through.
Enjoyed that..I have a cheapo poncho in a buttpak but still needed it on three occasions and damn glad I had it..the most pressing was out with my 7yr old daughter collecting woodland stuff 4 a school collage when the heavens opened..I bent a hazel stave over and strung up a real fast cover looking like an igloo in about 4 mins..we were out of the rain,not brilliant but lil Jas was dry..ponchos rock!
PR, great video. one thing that can help is to place a line around the hood and tie to another part of the tree as to pull the hood part away from the poncho. this will give you more room insdie the tent area to sit up and will keep the poncho from sagging in the middle. Thanks, Hamm336
Nice little set up, but two things. a. The ridge line can act as a wick during a rain shower, and will feed water along it and down into the shelter. To avoid this, use two separate pieces of cordage, one on each end. b. I use two poncho's and snap the two together. Makes for more room and the second serves as a ground sheet. Good video.
Great video. I carry all of those things with me as well. Always thought of using the space blanket for cover and the poncho (+liner) for sleeping. Your set-up makes a great additional option. Thanks!
nice fast and very effective shelter i have used this set up (something close to it) from time to time depends on what i'm doing that trip. Thanks Pack Rat for the info.
Very nice! I'm already looking on ebay for a casualty blanket. I would pack an el-cheapo rain poncho just in case it's raining while I'm setting up my poncho shelter with the good poncho. Then I wouldnt get wet!
The Poncho/Tarp is a great emergency Shelter for a Day Pack. My Poncho is Rip-Stop Nylon with Grommets and Double Sided Snaps. Looks lighter and smaller pack space than yours. The only con is the tag says "Made in China". Also have four MSR Aluminium "T" Stakes and 100 feet of Para-Cord to make a Shelter. A Day Pack is needed for every short Day Hike ! Thank you for the video ! tjl
Good Video, thanks for sharing. Learn a few basic knots, bowline, alpine butterfly(sounds tough, easy non jamming loop), and a couple of hitches. and you'll save time in setup & take down.
i had a hole cut my liner so i could pull it over my head like a poncho.the idea was to use it as something quick to pull on around camp in the evening or trips out of the tent at night,also good for sitting in the tent at night reading..problem--you now have a cold spot if you use the liner as a light blanket .if you have the head hole cut leave a bit of a flap left attached to close that hole with a couple ties.one of the gear catalogs has a kit to do this.
insted of tying thre paracord to the poncho you should get some small karabiners and tie theme to the ends of the rope that your going to poot on th poncho to make thr ataching and detaching better and faster.... love your chanel
You can use the poncho for a stretcher,just lash it folded to two poles.You can also wear the poncho sit on the ground poncho spread out with a lite candle in a winter survival situation.
@3charter Definitely! I am planning a review ASAP. I actually just got it, and wanted to take it out a couple of times before I talk about it too much. You can see it's still nice and shiny lol! So far I really like it. Thanks for your interest!
@SonofCastille I have heard others ask this same question as well. Actually, as strange as this may sound, the poncho liner was not designed to be worn with the poncho. The liner ties into the poncho to create a blanket for sleeping. The newer style poncho liner actually has a zipper to make it into a sleeping bag. I guess you could modify the liner so that it could be worn, but I haven't tried it. Let me know if you do, I would be curious of your results. Take Care.
nice work, there are 7 other ways of doing this shelter, some better others faster but not as good. for the hood id just use the draw string that is on the hood. also tie the hood to a tree or pole so you have more room in the shelter and it will be tighter, so to repel rain. with your ground sheet put grommets in the corners and you can secure it to the poncho for more versatility. you may wish to get another emergency blanket and put it together and make a shelter that way.
I had exactly the same idea with the poncho hood but there is one problem with the ridge line when put like this, underneath the tarp. When it rains, water will come down the trees straight on the knots, the cord will get soaked and in just a few minutes you'll have wet, dripping line right above your head, through the middle of the entire shelter.
Great setup brother...I hope you don't mind if I totally copy your gear contents. I'm looking to slim down my shelter options/weight...and this is a great way to do just that. Add a decent 20 degrees bag and I think it will get me through most nights with a good fire in front. Thanks again and God bless.
All good but my issue is if u use paracord to tie it u damage the fibers Sam with ur ridgeline. I would use a half piece of tarp to cover ridgeline an ranger band on the hood. 👍
Always look up in the trees before you pitch your tent,tarp,hammock or whatever to see if there are any dead branches that could fall on you and kill you! Also be extra aware if there are strong winds that could take down limbs of a weak tree.
I noticed that the poncho sags a bit where the hood is the heavy point. A quick question: Have you ever used a stick to take a line from the hood, to the stick, then down to the ground to have a tighter setup? Or does it not bother you at all to have that slight sag. I dig your approach on these things and respect your opinion...so please let me know.
@bushcraftourway Thanks! I appreciate you watching! Actually, the little tune is my original creation. It could use some work I think lol. At least no one can claim copyrights though!
ok seen poncho made into a sorta domed alpha shelter wi plyable branches or tentpoles.. can you show in detail how to work out where to cut poles so thier right length i got one spare set n i na wanna f;uff it up or mess about making more than one cut..
Unrelated question... I made myself similar survival bracelet that you are wearing. I made a monkey fist knot button. I hate it. But I can not find a SMALL snap-in lock anywhere. Where did you grt yours?
Packrat, I have the poncho liner that goes with this type poncho. There is no hole in the middle to stick yer head through, so I am confused on how to use it in conjunction with the poncho. Got any tips? THANKS
I love well-thought-out instructional videos on survival tactics, so, thanks for this one. I do have a question about the fire, though. With the amount of dry leaves in the area, is it safe to construct such a fire without first digging around it and removing any combustible material? Perhaps you just made this one for the purposes of the video and didn't concern yourself with practical and safe fire-building. If you do think it is safe to make a fire in this manner, I want to understand how it is safe to do so. Thanks, again.
gforceforever I imagine most people make RUclips videos under the premise that people will use common sense when practicing these skills. Even if that is not the case, one should use common sense and not expect for a RUclips video to explain every single detail. It's kinda like the whole McDonald's coffee is hot thing. Should I really have to tell you that coffee is hot? Shouldn't you have devised a way to safely transport the hot coffee in your car, that you are driving, before hand knowing that you would have to drive with that coffee for some distance? As for his making the fire in the video, a quick check of the description reveals that this video was posted in January and probably made close to the posted date. The leaves were likely frozen. When the heat from the fire thawed them, they would become wet and not be "combustible". Chances of starting a forest fire were probably slim.......
Love your settup brother. I've been trying to modify other systems to be more light-weight, but the poncho/liner systems seems to be the best. If you set it up right, fire heat reflection can be optimized to reduce the need for heavy sleeping bags and other stuff...would you agree and have you tried this setup in cold weather situations?
Very nice video. I have the poncho now. Where can I get the reflective tarp that you are using as a ground cloth? I would like to set mine up the same as yours.
I'm going to try a similar set up to this one. I have one question though, do you think sparks from a fire will damage this kind of poncho / tarp? A burn hole leak would kinda suck, haha. Great video!
Very informative. I have a question about the casualty blanket, specifically, what kind is it? I see some for sale, but they appear to be kind of "crinkly", that is, the OD side looks like the same texture as the reflective side. Yours, (and other RUclipss), look smooth. I've seen a few for sale that are "lightweight waterproof aluminized plastic" that look kinda like yours. Any part number or source would be very helpful. BB
my dad is x-airforce...what do I find when I walk into the garage looking for his old surplus? 3 ponchos! been trying to get him interested in the nwo for couple years now, but i think i just aroused him with my interest in survival! thanks pack rat, I'll be checkin out all your vids
@PackRat556 Excellent video. Nice and to the point without making a 20 minute video on a 10 minute demo. It's clear, concise, to the point, with each step explained and shown in detail at a pace the viewer can follow, rather than just whipping it together real fast and saying "see what I did there?". Very well done. I keep a similar emergency shelter system in my ruck, except I "A-frame" a USMC field tarp above me ( bringing the edges close enough to the ground to keep out wind-blown rain and snow ), and using the poncho, a woobie, casualty blanket, (and wool blanket in colder weather ) to make a Ranger Roll. I looked for USGI casualty blankets and couldn't find them, so I bought a Mil Spec Plus brand, which looks just like yours. We'd still freeze to death at near freezing temperatures, but those are all items you want and need in your ruck at any rate. Liked and subscribed
Only thing I would add is after you bound up the hood, use some cordage to then pull that bundled, leak proofed hood section away, providing you with more interior space and no more loose wrinkles running to bound hood. The extra space will help you fit under there without having to worry about accidentally brushing against the wall, allowing moisture to penetrate, and others will think you're really high speed when they see it.
The poncho liner is designed as a "blanket" for when you turn your poncho into a sleeping bag. The poncho liner can be modified by cutting an "H" pattern directly where the hood is. This allows you to wear your poncho AND liner together if desired. The "H" is superior to a hole, as it can be closed when being used as a blanket. Hope that helps you.
You did a great job setting up the poncho tarp because it's style with ridge line and all. Some think they are know it all to give a thumbs down, I really hate those types.
Six years a grunt (that would make for a great movie) and I only have a couple small critiques. First off though, excellent video, you covered pretty much all the points I would have, had I made my own video.
1. As stated below by someone else, use bungees. Bring six, medium length. Sometimes bungees are the best choice, over the pre-cut 550 cord, and won't add but a few ounces if weight is a concern. I always dedicated one of my large pockets on my ruck to store my hooch materials, for easy access.
2. The hood. Most people will not make the nice and pretty package that you did. For field expediency, go ahead and permanently tie off that hood so you don't have to burn time while the Rain God is pissing on you.
3. Make it lower to the ground. Drop that ridge line down eight to twelve inches. It will provide more protection from wind and rain/snow should the wind be whipping around, though it will reduce your overhead space.
Some additional suggestions:
A. If recreational camping, do NOT use 550 cord that is of a tactical color (OD green, black, tan) but instead use a bright color, so that people won't move through and kick down your lines. If you have no need to be hidden, this is the best way to go.
B. Take an entrenching tool (e-tool for us grunts). It is a folding shovel/axe/sledge combination, that WILL add weight but is an awfully useful thing to have. Want to dig a cat hole (cuz we all will encounter a Class I Heavy Drop now and then) then grab your e-tool. Need to cut down a young tree to replace a broken walking stick? Yup, grab the e-tool. But for a hooch, if you have rain coming, use the e-tool to dig a flow channel around your hooch, to alleviate most of the risk of water getting under you and your sleeping bag. At the most uphill side, cut an inverted V (with the arms going downhill) and from each arm, continue the channels past the end of the hooch. It's not a guarantee, but it might be what keeps you from waking up to a soaked sleeping bag.
A single poncho hooch should easily fit you, your sleep pad and sleeping bag, as well as your pack. I was an RTO for four of my years, and since we had people on fire watch who were afraid to do an hourly radio check, I just kept my ruck and radio under my hooch so I could do them. There was plenty of room, and this was an large ALICE ruck, with a short whip antenna.
I am about to start doing a lot of backpacking and overnight camping, to prepare for a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. My intent is to use what I know, and that is a hooch. I have time to modify that plan but it worked for me for six years, in various climates around the world, including a lot of the same terrain and regions the AT runs through.
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@@thegoodguy1702 Sadly he was eaten by a bear.
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Enjoyed that..I have a cheapo poncho in a buttpak but still needed it on three occasions and damn glad I had it..the most pressing was out with my 7yr old daughter collecting woodland stuff 4 a school collage when the heavens opened..I bent a hazel stave over and strung up a real fast cover looking like an igloo in about 4 mins..we were out of the rain,not brilliant but lil Jas was dry..ponchos rock!
PR, great video. one thing that can help is to place a line around the hood and tie to another part of the tree as to pull the hood part away from the poncho. this will give you more room insdie the tent area to sit up and will keep the poncho from sagging in the middle. Thanks, Hamm336
Nice little set up, but two things.
a. The ridge line can act as a wick during a rain shower, and will feed water along it and down into the shelter. To avoid this, use two separate pieces of cordage, one on each end.
b. I use two poncho's and snap the two together. Makes for more room and the second serves as a ground sheet.
Good video.
Great video. I carry all of those things with me as well. Always thought of using the space blanket for cover and the poncho (+liner) for sleeping. Your set-up makes a great additional option. Thanks!
Poncho is a great piece of gear. Once you start using it, you never leave it at home. 5* Great vid!
Nicely explained. You can also tie out the hood to give a little more space and to get the poncho taught.
You should make a fire deflector for the fire to deflect more of the heat into the shelter great video
Good idea with the hood.A nice comfy looking camp.
Good tip for the hood closing. I am going to try this one. Thanks! 👍
nice fast and very effective shelter i have used this set up (something close to it) from time to time depends on what i'm doing that trip. Thanks Pack Rat for the info.
That's a great basic shelter kit ya got there PackRat. Thanks for sharing.
great vid. i have a old old us gi poncho that is just olive drab. this is a great little makeshift shelter. keep up the great work
Very nice! I'm already looking on ebay for a casualty blanket. I would pack an el-cheapo rain poncho just in case it's raining while I'm setting up my poncho shelter with the good poncho. Then I wouldnt get wet!
good idea my friend and also good vid good effort, happy trails
Great job Pack Rat. I use this same set up and have for years. LOL... The poncho and casualty blanket are lightweight and cost effective.
Very well done, I am going to get an Army poncho to try this
The Poncho/Tarp is a great emergency Shelter for a Day Pack. My Poncho is Rip-Stop Nylon with Grommets and Double Sided Snaps. Looks lighter and smaller pack space than yours. The only con is the tag says "Made in China". Also have four MSR Aluminium "T" Stakes and 100 feet of Para-Cord to make a Shelter. A Day Pack is needed for every short Day Hike ! Thank you for the video ! tjl
Good Video, thanks for sharing. Learn a few basic knots, bowline, alpine butterfly(sounds tough, easy non jamming loop), and a couple of hitches. and you'll save time in setup & take down.
WOW, a lean to with a little tarp, amazing
i had a hole cut my liner so i could pull it over my head like a poncho.the idea was to use it as something quick to pull on around camp in the evening or trips out of the tent at night,also good for sitting in the tent at night reading..problem--you now have a cold spot if you use the liner as a light blanket .if you have the head hole cut leave a bit of a flap left attached to close that hole with a couple ties.one of the gear catalogs has a kit to do this.
Wow you made this video along time ago.... still nice... thanks...
Nice set up and nice video. Thanks for posting
That was very expertly done! I will actually use this technique soon. Thanks!
insted of tying thre paracord to the poncho you should get some small karabiners and tie theme to the ends of the rope that your going to poot on th poncho to make thr ataching and detaching better and faster.... love your chanel
well thats one shelter i can be proud of for the heat system .. great job!
The poncho liner is one of the pieces of gear I had ever been issued.
You can use the poncho for a stretcher,just lash it folded to two poles.You can also wear the poncho sit on the ground poncho spread out with a lite candle in a winter survival situation.
@3charter Definitely! I am planning a review ASAP. I actually just got it, and wanted to take it out a couple of times before I talk about it too much. You can see it's still nice and shiny lol! So far I really like it. Thanks for your interest!
Once again, Fantastic information!!! Thanks for sharing Packrat!!!
@SonofCastille I have heard others ask this same question as well. Actually, as strange as this may sound, the poncho liner was not designed to be worn with the poncho. The liner ties into the poncho to create a blanket for sleeping. The newer style poncho liner actually has a zipper to make it into a sleeping bag. I guess you could modify the liner so that it could be worn, but I haven't tried it. Let me know if you do, I would be curious of your results. Take Care.
@ammosmith I enjoy mine. I think it's a great piece in my kit. Thanks for watching and commenting! Take Care Ammosmith!
Just waiting for my wood stove froze EBay can’t wait ti try this out thanks.
Really nice video; simple and straightforward. Also like the fact that you're a fellow bass player ;)
@Cliv3D Awesome ideas! Thanks for sharing. I appreciate you watching and commenting!
Simple and brilliant! Thanks for posting mate.
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nice work, there are 7 other ways of doing this shelter, some better others faster but not as good. for the hood id just use the draw string that is on the hood. also tie the hood to a tree or pole so you have more room in the shelter and it will be tighter, so to repel rain. with your ground sheet put grommets in the corners and you can secure it to the poncho for more versatility. you may wish to get another emergency blanket and put it together and make a shelter that way.
@bassfuryvi Thanks for sharing that! That's a prime example of why I carry this! Simple but versatile and effective. Take Care.
Good info's timeless! Cheers for the vid!
I had exactly the same idea with the poncho hood but there is one problem with the ridge line when put like this, underneath the tarp. When it rains, water will come down the trees straight on the knots, the cord will get soaked and in just a few minutes you'll have wet, dripping line right above your head, through the middle of the entire shelter.
Excellent set-up! 5/5
Great setup brother...I hope you don't mind if I totally copy your gear contents. I'm looking to slim down my shelter options/weight...and this is a great way to do just that. Add a decent 20 degrees bag and I think it will get me through most nights with a good fire in front. Thanks again and God bless.
Nice video !
Awesome video as always. 5 Stars.
All good but my issue is if u use paracord to tie it u damage the fibers Sam with ur ridgeline. I would use a half piece of tarp to cover ridgeline an ranger band on the hood. 👍
Always look up in the trees before you pitch your tent,tarp,hammock or whatever to see if there are any dead branches that could fall on you and kill you! Also be extra aware if there are strong winds that could take down limbs of a weak tree.
Use bungee cords.They are a lot easier than paracords,being in the Infantry you can be an expert camper.
so the usgi poncho has the eyelets already in place to stake it into the ground?
I noticed that the poncho sags a bit where the hood is the heavy point.
A quick question: Have you ever used a stick to take a line from the hood, to the stick, then down to the ground to have a tighter setup? Or does it not bother you at all to have that slight sag. I dig your approach on these things and respect your opinion...so please let me know.
Good job.
@bushcraftourway Thanks! I appreciate you watching! Actually, the little tune is my original creation. It could use some work I think lol. At least no one can claim copyrights though!
ok seen poncho made into a sorta domed alpha shelter wi plyable branches or tentpoles.. can you show in detail how to work out where to cut poles so thier right length i got one spare set n i na wanna f;uff it up or mess about making more than one cut..
nice fire with leaves all around
Unrelated question... I made myself similar survival bracelet that you are wearing. I made a monkey fist knot button. I hate it. But I can not find a SMALL snap-in lock anywhere. Where did you grt yours?
Nice job just one thing. I would've liked to see you get in it. I'm 6ft tall 200lbs. I wonder how cozy I would be in there.
@hunterkiller45 Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting. Your feedback is very encouraging!
Packrat, I have the poncho liner that goes with this type poncho. There is no hole in the middle to stick yer head through, so I am confused on how to use it in conjunction with the poncho. Got any tips? THANKS
Hay what brand/kind is the name of that KOOL od green small ground cover You have?
What knot did you use to secure the poncho bundle together? I liked that you could just pul em loose, yet they were secure.
I love well-thought-out instructional videos on survival tactics, so, thanks for this one. I do have a question about the fire, though. With the amount of dry leaves in the area, is it safe to construct such a fire without first digging around it and removing any combustible material? Perhaps you just made this one for the purposes of the video and didn't concern yourself with practical and safe fire-building. If you do think it is safe to make a fire in this manner, I want to understand how it is safe to do so. Thanks, again.
gforceforever I imagine most people make RUclips videos under the premise that people will use common sense when practicing these skills. Even if that is not the case, one should use common sense and not expect for a RUclips video to explain every single detail. It's kinda like the whole McDonald's coffee is hot thing. Should I really have to tell you that coffee is hot? Shouldn't you have devised a way to safely transport the hot coffee in your car, that you are driving, before hand knowing that you would have to drive with that coffee for some distance? As for his making the fire in the video, a quick check of the description reveals that this video was posted in January and probably made close to the posted date. The leaves were likely frozen. When the heat from the fire thawed them, they would become wet and not be "combustible". Chances of starting a forest fire were probably slim.......
great vídeo, thank's!
Love your settup brother. I've been trying to modify other systems to be more light-weight, but the poncho/liner systems seems to be the best. If you set it up right, fire heat reflection can be optimized to reduce the need for heavy sleeping bags and other stuff...would you agree and have you tried this setup in cold weather situations?
Great tip, Thanks!
outstanding,thank you brother.
Very nice video. I have the poncho now. Where can I get the reflective tarp that you are using as a ground cloth? I would like to set mine up the same as yours.
I'm going to try a similar set up to this one. I have one question though, do you think sparks from a fire will damage this kind of poncho / tarp? A burn hole leak would kinda suck, haha.
Great video!
Very informative. I have a question about the casualty blanket, specifically, what kind is it? I see some for sale, but they appear to be kind of "crinkly", that is, the OD side looks like the same texture as the reflective side. Yours, (and other RUclipss), look smooth. I've seen a few for sale that are "lightweight waterproof aluminized plastic" that look kinda like yours. Any part number or source would be very helpful. BB
wow how did u roll the casualty blanket so tight? mine's kinda bulky and won't roll smooth
my dad is x-airforce...what do I find when I walk into the garage looking for his old surplus? 3 ponchos! been trying to get him interested in the nwo for couple years now, but i think i just aroused him with my interest in survival! thanks pack rat, I'll be checkin out all your vids
@andyroo89 No Problem, I appreciate you watching!
where would one obtain this type of gear, and how much would you expect to pay?
@tanaoi Thank you! I appreciate that.
Thanks for the vid. 5/5 and fav'd. :)
Is your poncho a new style or an old style? I have heard that the older ones are longer. Do you have any information on that?
Good vid...
thanks for the video!
Nice demonstration. I like the addition of the blanket. Where did you find that? Thanks.
@deepwater1974 Thanks! I appreciate your interest and support!
thanks dude. that was really helpful cuz im going camp with cadets over the weekend.
where do u get good and cheap ponchos from?
I seen a bunch in the sportsman's guide website
i made mine like that during my scouting days
Are you Dutch from RUclips ? Certainly sounds like it
Good protection from prowlers.They'll trip over all those cords before they can get to you while you're sleeping.
Yeah that's my question I checked amazon and they seemed really exspensive were can I find one cheap and the real deal.
hey man whats the song at the beginning of the song? i liked it
Super job...Maybe you could go over that Vulture II???★★★★★
I would also like to know where to buy USGI Ponchos?
Nice
Od green space blanket?
Hello could you please tell me the exact dimensions of your military poncho?
Thx
one concern i have is when it rains the water will run down the ridge line into the shelter and dirp on you
How come you dont use Army bungie cords? it alot faster.
Awesome thank u
what size poncho? so many different ones out there. same with liners.
use the us g.i. northern woodland pattern nylon ripstop poncho
Mike Taylor kool tks!
google alpha rubicon tent they will tell you exact overall length to cut your tent poles to.
just put you vent side to the wind your back you keep worm bugs away line you trench with rocks if can worm rock just right at 2 am at 10 blow
where did you get this?
Blackhat bushcraft?