Poncho Identification - Help Please

[WildCamperUK]

Hi Everyone,

I've got an eye on one of these - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WATERPROO...INE-ARMY-SURPLUS-BLACK-or-GREEN-/251542572941 - does anyone know what kind of Poncho it is?

It states 'genuine army surplus' but nothing more than that.

Any help greatly appreciated.


Tim

 

[Macaroon]

IIRC, it's a Czech one, and is more a cape than a poncho; waterproof, windproof but heavy @ three and a half pounds though. Most people don't use these because you have to put your arms out through the slits in the side to be able to use them; they're also no good to cover a pack any bigger than a loaf of bread

 

[WildCamperUK]

Hi Macaroon. I looked at the Czech Poncho and it seems to have a sort of 'lizard neck' beneath the hood which this one doesn't.

Weight not such an issue (I hope) because if it is tough enough it's replacing my current waterproof jacket and tarp. I've used a lighter poncho but the wind keeps blowing it over my head so I thought I'd give a canvas one a try. For £18 it's worth a trip out or two to see how it fairs.

 

[Macaroon]

I seem to remember there are a few different Czech ones (as with all surplus), and you're right, they're certainly worth a try for that money; apart from anything else you'd still have some decent fabric to use for something else if you didn't get on with it, eh?

Let us know how you fare.....

 

[crosslandkelly]

Do two of these button together to form a Lavvu like the polish ones?

 

[Macaroon]

Yeah, they do - I think the people in the link are selling the whole thing i.e. poles and two of these for 30-odd squid.

 

[crosslandkelly]

Thanks for that. :You_Rock_

 

[JAG009]

I've used a lighter poncho but the wind keeps blowing it over my head .

Make a 3mm/5mm bungee cord belt that holds down the poncho ,and if it its long enough with the belt on put a press stud on the bottom between your legs ,this works a treat

 

[WildCamperUK]

@ Macaroon - I'll certainly stick a post up when I have given it a road test. Thanks for the answers.

@ JAG009 - bungee cord belt is not a bad idea. Have you tried it? Does it affect the 'breathability' of the poncho (one of the things I really like about them).

 

[JAG009]

@ Macaroon - I'll certainly stick a post up when I have given it a road test. Thanks for the answers.

@ JAG009 - bungee cord belt is not a bad idea. Have you tried it? Does it affect the 'breathability' of the poncho (one of the things I really like about them).

Works just fine, my MLD poncho came with one,http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=37&products_id=167 and I now use it with my army poncho too ,still plenty air flow