Swagman Scarf - New take on Poncho?

[TeeDee]

Maybe for the shorter individuals?

Not sure if it could be treated to be water resistant.?
But as something to throw intop of a day sack to put on when stopping to create a thermal envelope?
maybe some merit.

I was looking for something poncho like but didn't feel or sound like disused crisp packet.

 

[nigelp]

Plastic, sweat box? HT makes some ok gear but it’s all very plasticity and noisy.

Not sure it would waterproof enough to work in rain and lightweight waterproofs would be more practical.

 

[TeeDee]

Plastic, sweat box? HT makes some ok gear but it’s all very plasticity and noisy.

Not sure it would waterproof enough to work in rain and lightweight waterproofs would be more practical.

I could see merit in a very thin , non plastic windproof / water treated poncho that could pack down small - if one stops to view animals or have a brew break could be used to just cover over.

 

[nigelp]

I’ve dabbled with poncho’s over the years and found them to be neither one thing or the others. Fine when stationary but quickly turn into a bramble snagging, wind billowing, sweat inducing menace.

I bought a wool blanket a few weeks ago at a military show. It’s heavy but I think a light weight wool poncho or small blanket to keep draft out might have some merit for winter wild life watching. That’s said I have quite a a collection of wool layers that work very well and repel water sufficiently to be used in all but downpours.

 

[Broch]

In my teens I did the Lyke Wake Walk in torrential weather, including bolts of lightening on the top of the moors, with only an army poncho as my wind/water proof. I've never used a poncho since

If there's enough material to keep you dry, there's too much flappy stuff to allow you to do the most basic of jobs. But, if all you want to do is sit and observe, I guess they may have their place.

 

[HorseGuy]

I have plenty of waterproofs and a poncho too but I find that unless I'm actually working out in the rain and need to keep both hands free, a good quality windproof umbrella can work wonders. It's not very bushcrafty I know, but if it works it works.

As for the swagman scarf in the video. I can't really see the point in it. It doesn't really seem to do anything well. It's not water proof and it has no insulation either.

 

[TeeDee]

In my teens I did the Lyke Wake Walk in torrential weather, including bolts of lightening on the top of the moors, with only an army poncho as my wind/water proof. I've never used a poncho since

If there's enough material to keep you dry, there's too much flappy stuff to allow you to do the most basic of jobs. But, if all you want to do is sit and observe, I guess they may have their place.

Its a strong look I know.

But a Poncho with belt may make it more functional , but yes I agree, the idea of a Poncho tends to be better than the feel of a Poncho.

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