Woobies
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I believe Woobie is what American service people refer to as their Windproof (?) poncho liner.
Just looking around on the internet and Helikon Tex make a ‘swagman’ poncho type thing. That has the versatility of being both a garment and a blanket or hammock under quilt.
The very excellent US issue poncho liner has been a mainstay in my travelling kit for over a decade. Lightweight, very robust and with good insulating properties, I use it as a blanket, a light duvet, an extra layer inside a sleeping bag, as a bed sheet in the van or in hostels...... it is currently in my work van as part of my breakdown/get home bag.....
The use of surplus poncho liners being made into hoodies isn't new. They are very popular in the US and have only just reached the websites in the UK. I toyed with idea of getting my poncho liner made into a hoodie, I can definitely see the use of one, but decided against it in the end because well, I love my poncho liner too much.
But if I had a spare, I'd get it done into a hoodie!
Here's a link to a UK site to whet your appetite.....
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The use of surplus poncho liners being made into hoodies isn't new. They are very popular in the US and have only just reached the websites in the UK. I toyed with idea of getting my poncho liner made into a hoodie, I can definitely see the use of one, but decided against it in the end because well, I love my poncho liner too much.
But if I had a spare, I'd get it done into a hoodie!
Here's a link to a UK site to whet your appetite.....
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Is the material windproof?The very excellent US issue poncho liner has been a mainstay in my travelling kit for over a decade. Lightweight, very robust and with good insulating properties, I use it as a blanket, a light duvet, an extra layer inside a sleeping bag, as a bed sheet in the van or in hostels...... it is currently in my work van as part of my breakdown/get home bag.....
The use of surplus poncho liners being made into hoodies isn't new. They are very popular in the US and have only just reached the websites in the UK. I toyed with idea of getting my poncho liner made into a hoodie, I can definitely see the use of one, but decided against it in the end because well, I love my poncho liner too much.
But if I had a spare, I'd get it done into a hoodie!
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Vaguely....... it compares well to a light puffy jacket, like the montane Prism.
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I can see them being pretty useful as a throw over layer on a stop or getting some kip in a vehicle.
As above I have a poncho liner in the van for emergencies, last used during an unexpected stay in hospital when my son was born and it’s a good bit of kit
As above I have a poncho liner in the van for emergencies, last used during an unexpected stay in hospital when my son was born and it’s a good bit of kit
I have never used one, how useful would it be in the out. Is it just a light weight blanket or is there more to it?
It’s a very thin quilted blanket. Warmth is minimal but is big enough to wrap yourself up in so feel a bit warmer.
snugpak make the jungle blanket which is a slightly updated version
snugpak make the jungle blanket which is a slightly updated version
Well, sorta. “Woobie” is the American term for any type blanket (or even a toy) a child uses as a comfort item: something he carries close for security. During the Vietnam War it was extended to include the poncho liner because the G.I.s had a similar attachment to it. Even more recently it’s been extended to include toys your pets show a similar attachment to: our peekapoo always gats his and carries it to bed with him.
Not really but it does “reduce” the wind effects some.
I’d compare it to the snap in liners for the old M65 Field Jacket, or to the zip in vest liners for the Barbour waxed jackets.
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I’ve never seen it over here in the US nor even heard of it until this thread. That said, similar projects with the US woolen military blanket are very popular.
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