Poncho

[RAPPLEBY2000]

or even an IPK (Individual Protection Kit),

about a fiver it contains:

a large olive green tarpaulin
6 alloy tent pegs
and a heap load of white nylon cord.
and instructions on how to build your own bunker :roll:

 

[Glen22]

I use a white nylon "snow" poncho I bought for a few dollars as unissued surplus. I think it's German army but I'm not certain. It's a little lighter than the U.S. Army model and mine was genuinely waterproof - some U.S. army ponchos that got into the system (and foreign copies) do not meet spec and leak water).

 

[spamel]

IPK sheets are water and tearproof. You will not rip one of these easily. I also saw somewhere those little clips from womens suspender belts being used to construct a shelter with those reflective foil blankets.

 

[Paganwolf]

IPK sheets are water and tearproof. You will not rip one of these easily. I also saw somewhere those little clips from womens suspender belts being used to construct a shelter with those reflective foil blankets.

Now where did i put that suspender belt :yikes: OOOPS!!!!!! Thats a top tip make sure the missus has her tackle on during bushcraft as an emergency shelter may be required, and if you ask her and she wallops you dont blame me :shock: ,Hey tell her it could save her life

 

[Gary]

IPK sheets are water and tearproof. You will not rip one of these easily. I also saw somewhere those little clips from womens suspender belts being used to construct a shelter with those reflective foil blankets.

They come in RAF SURVIVAL KIT MARK 4 too - actually a really good idea for easy tear materials.

 

[bambodoggy]

IPK sheets are water and tearproof. You will not rip one of these easily. I also saw somewhere those little clips from womens suspender belts being used to construct a shelter with those reflective foil blankets.

Top Idea Mate :biggthump

The other two ways I can think of off hand are to twist the corner and tie a simple overhand knot in it, then tie you guyline round that or put a small pebble/pine cone etc in the corner, tie it into a sort of small sack and then tie your guyline round this....

 

[Goose]

When I improvise a basha with poly I use a hangmans noose (jack ketch knot)to tie on the corners, it seems to hold well and is easy to undo again after. Just fold back the corner a little and slide the pre tied knot over and pull tight, if you use a stone or similar to make a lump make sure it is smooth so it doesnt cut the material, or use something soft,moss or cloth.

 

[Simca]

I think this is the best poncho for our hobby/lifeform:
Ferrino Tomodo Poncho