Wool Poncho

[Tengu]

I have a blanket one and a lukha (similar idea but different use) They are the pooches bits

 

[spiritwalker]

you could also consider poncho liners these are out of stock atm but you could look around..
was considering one myself but not yet tried
http://www.militarymart.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=2254

 

[Tengu]

They don't have the hole

 

[unijaw]

How about this one http://www.caserita.com/Poncho-con-Capucha-p93
70% alpaca and 30% acrylic yarn
Not sure what to look for tbh.

 

[Jared]

Quite like a few on here http://clothing.novica.com/mens/ponchos/ , particularly the desert one.

Though a bit spendy maybe for sitting around the camp fire, especially when dry clean only.

 

[boatman]

Why get an Aunt to edge the hole for you? A blanket stitch is very easy and quite relaxing to do.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXkSE2TTF4s

 

[unijaw]

Alpaca wool is just the same as any other wool? I've just purchased a cheap one that looks great which isn't 100% alpaca like 70% or something. Never worn it before so dunno how warm or soft it will be.
I am considering getting a underponcho for my DD waterproof poncho just to make it more comfortable. By this I mean a very lightweight cool poncho which I can wear under the poncho to avoid the uncomfortable material.

 

[treadlightly]

Alpaca wool is just the same as any other wool? I've just purchased a cheap one that looks great which isn't 100% alpaca like 70% or something. Never worn it before so dunno how warm or soft it will be.
I am considering getting a underponcho for my DD waterproof poncho just to make it more comfortable. By this I mean a very lightweight cool poncho which I can wear under the poncho to avoid the uncomfortable material.

Alpaca is softer and lighter than sheep wool and, pound for pound, is warmer.

 

[santaman2000]

Alpaca is softer and lighter than sheep wool and, pound for pound, is warmer.

That's my understanding also. But is it as durable? I've heard it wears out sooner/easier.

 

[treadlightly]

That's my understanding also. But is it as durable? I've heard it wears out sooner/easier.

Maybe not as durable, although not too bad. I have a pair of alpaca fingerless gloves that began to wear out this year after two winters' regular use. That's not too bad I reckon. Possibly the best solution is an 50-50 alpaca/sheep wool mix - that works very well.

 

[unijaw]

Hey a update! I finally got my poncho from Boliva.
http://www.caserita.com/Poncho-con-Capucha-p93
It's fairly warm but really its something you put on in the evening if your drinking outside this one doesn't really have any warmth potential I don't think. I'll try using it tonight as I'm sleeping outside testing out a new sleeping bag. It's fairly itchy and its not 100% wool meaning its not as warm.
Does anyone have any experience with 100% alpaca wool? Is it much different from a 100% wool blanket?
At any rate its much more comfortable than a coat and I like the appearance of it.