[macmonkey]

In a few of the survival books I've found 101 uses for military ponchos. I'm trying to find one or something with the same or better quality.

Any recommendations?

Thanks
jw

 

[Highlander]

Any army navy store will have them. Well worth the $$. While you are at it, go ahead and pony up for the poncho liner as well.

 

[Ghostrider247]

Any army navy store will have them. Well worth the $$. While you are at it, go ahead and pony up for the poncho liner as well.

I will second that. You can also search the internet, there are hundreds of Military Surplus stores online that sell them. I have owned one for years and love it, I need to get another liner now.

 

[Jerry D Young]

Consider getting the Ranger Rick style liner. Zippable head slot so you can wear the poncho with the liner in and perimeter zipper to make a sleeping bag. Makes the GI poncho even more versital

 

[troswe]

I like the US Poncho/Basha very much... I have the Woodland Poncho in ripstop

 

[kev]

The German ponchos are heavier duty then the US ponchos. At least the one I had was. I would use the German poncho as a ground cloth, and the US poncho has a shelter over my hammock or one man tent.

When I use my US poncho as a ground cloth, it gets holes poked in it by sticks and other stuff. The German poncho did not have any problems.

I recommend getting one of each - a heavy duty German Poncho (I think it was east german) and a standard US military poncho.

 

[KevinR]

I just got one of these in the mail, and it's awesome!
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/BJR014-1.html

 

[charlieb]

Consider getting the Ranger Rick style liner. Zippable head slot so you can wear the poncho with the liner in and perimeter zipper to make a sleeping bag. Makes the GI poncho even more versital

Is this a conversion kit or can you buy one already setup?
Is there a site you know to buy this already setup?

 

[bltjr1951]

When I use my US poncho as a ground cloth, it gets holes poked in it by sticks and other stuff. The German poncho did not have any problems.

Sorry, Kev, but I always clear my footprint for rocks and sticks. But, I've still got my old rubber GI poncho too, much thicker than nylon. A little police work will let you sleep longer than waking up laying on pointed rock in middle of night.


Ranger Rick's site, click on the "poncho liner" tab on left:

http://www.therangerdigest.com/

 

[Jerry D Young]

charlieb:

Check Kev's store link first. If you can't find it there, try here for the kit:

http://www.actiongear.com/cgi-bin/tame.exe/agcatalog/level4c.tam?&M5COPY.ctx=8006

or here for the complete poncho (expensive):

http://www.rangerjoes.com/poncho-liner-conversion-p-3438.html

 

[AncientBrit]

I have the german flektarn poncho and i like it a lot,i use it with my hammock.:thumb:

 

[CPL_BS_88]

I have the german flektarn poncho and i like it a lot,i use it with my hammock.:thumb:

Are you sure thats the german nd not the US marine type?

not saying your wrong, but the cammo looks alot different.

 

[bmatt]

The German ponchos are heavier duty then the US ponchos. At least the one I had was. I would use the German poncho as a ground cloth, and the US poncho has a shelter over my hammock or one man tent.

When I use my US poncho as a ground cloth, it gets holes poked in it by sticks and other stuff. The German poncho did not have any problems.

I recommend getting one of each - a heavy duty German Poncho (I think it was east german) and a standard US military poncho.

I just picked up a German army poncho myself. Fantastic value. Rugged as heck and very functional. Can't wait to try it out as a shelter.

 

[CPL_BS_88]

how much does the german weigh? i'm looking for one for my BOB so it needs to be fairly light.

 

[firehiker]

I just got one of these in the mail, and it's awesome!
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/BJR014-1.html

I must agree with KevinR...picked up my poncho at the Cheaperthandirt brick and mortar store in Fort Worth...if anyone is in that area I HIGHLY RECOMMEND stopping by just to look around. I went there for a poncho ($19) and was there for over an hour.
I have a question about the poncho...there are a couple tabs on the inside, chest side, about 16" from the head hole...I THINK these are to attach to a pack, but I am not sure how these suckers work. Could one of our military people on here give me a little insight to their function?

 

[CPL_BS_88]

I always used them as rigging lines for use asa shealter...idk if thats the correct use for them but thats what i do...

 

[tnrick55]

I have the german flektarn poncho and i like it a lot,i use it with my hammock.:thumb:

dont you look kool roflmao.you got it made mate. :thumb:

 

[AncientBrit]

Are you sure thats the german nd not the US marine type?

not saying your wrong, but the cammo looks alot different.

Trust me its German flektarn and the are very light.:thumb:

 

[CPL_BS_88]

Trust me its German flektarn and the are very light.:thumb:

Ok thanks, Is it the one from Cheaperthandirt that has the red blotches?

 

[bmatt]

how much does the german weigh? i'm looking for one for my BOB so it needs to be fairly light.

I wish I knew. I've tried to find information on the weight online, but can't find it anywhere. It's heavier than a regular plastic/nylon poncho, but that's the price you pay for having an extremely rugged (rubber-coated) piece of gear. That being said, it's not overly heavy.

In Germany, they sell for about $10 US, and here in Finland I got mine for about about $13 US. Again, fantastic price for what you get.