Ventile Poncho

[Shambling Shaman]

Well............................... I've opened it and worn it, unfortunately only in the living room as both my girls decided to be ill this weekend!
However I will say it is a good size, well made and surprisingly light for the amount of material. I can't wait to get it outside especially if this snow keeps up! I won't be sleeping under it any time soon though, too much on at work where I've just changed roles! I'll try to post pics and other details as and when I can.

My eldest is not well ether hope your two get well soon,

Cant you pitch it in the front room?

 

[oetzi]

Well, at least you can find out whether they are puke-proof!
Cant wait to get mine!!

 

[littlebiglane]

Good. Keep 'em coming.

Piccies and reviews/feedback all good and welcome from the new owners as and when you initially use them through to longer-term feedback.

Thanks guys

 

[MikeE]

Cant you pitch it in the front room?

 

[Shambling Shaman]

Cant you pitch it in the front room?

Just because you have grown up have kids etc.. dont mean you cant make a den in the front room, with compulsory jam sandwiches bottle of pop and bed role made out of mums best bath towel

shall I get my coat..............

 

[littlebiglane]

Anyone else got one they ordered?

 

[subedarmajor]

Yes, I received mine a couple of days ago.
I too am surprised at how light it is. My wife (who has worn the '58 pattern poncho when she was a cadet,) commented on the build quality and volume of the poncho.

I'm 5'10" and it covers me to well below the knee without a pack on.
Coupled with my gaitors I can't see myself getting wet to any degree.

I might play around with some pitching ideas today.

All in all I'm very pleased with it.

Props to LBL, Hilltrek and Wayland for this (if there was anyone else involved in the organisation and testing props to you too, sorry but I've got a terrible memory)

Cheers, Alan.

 

[traderran]

what would the shipping run to the USA thanks

 

[littlebiglane]

what would the shipping run to the USA thanks

Shipping would be extra but I am sure that Hilltrek would. I think one of the group is based in Hong Kong so.......it makes sense they would ship to you aswell. Drop them a line. I am sure it would be fine. Your $s buy more £s at the moment.

LBL

 

[ZDP-189]

Still no sign of it.

 

[littlebiglane]

Still no sign of it.

Can you email Hilltrek (dave@hilltrek.co.uk) and check if your is in transit?

 

[oetzi]

No Poncho and no reaction to the e-mail, either.

 

[littlebiglane]

No Poncho and no reaction to the e-mail, either.

Okay will chase for both of you

 

[harlequin]

Mine has arrived safe and sound.
Nice quality.
Quite long for me as I'm on the short side ( 5' 8") so that and gaiters and I'm set!
Cheers littlebiglane and Hilltrek
(hon. mention - Wayland)

 

[dogwood]

Has there been a full review of these somewhere? I can fine plenty of mentions of it, but not a complete review.

 

[littlebiglane]

Has there been a full review of these somewhere? I can fine plenty of mentions of it, but not a complete review.

No review as yet - of course I am encouraging new owners to give it a try - take some piccies and give some considered thoughts on it. I am looking forward to theses (or dreading them) as much as using the poncho itself!

LBL

 

[Wink]

Yes, come on chaps! Some of us want to see the pics of the production items in use...

 

[oetzi]

I called Hilltrek today and they told me that the black ventile has been out of stock. It just arrived and it will take a week or so to cut and sew and the deliver.
So everything is fine.

 

[littlebiglane]

I called Hilltrek today and they told me that the black ventile has been out of stock. It just arrived and it will take a week or so to cut and sew and the deliver.
So everything is fine.

Ooopps. Just dropped them a questioning email.

Glad this has been resolved.

LBL

 

[oetzi]

Thank you for the effort, though.
My english was just good enough to understand what they said, this being normally the big problem when conversing via telephone.