I use the Helikon Tex poncho as my main wet weather protection in the tropical environment as it gives you the space for air to move so you are not getting hot and then sweating inside it. Comparing it to the old 58' Poncho I kept when I left the British military in the 90's it is a lot more fragile but then it also packs up very small and can be put into a utility pouch like the HT water bottle pouch. IT is a universal bit of kit and everyone should carry it as you have shown it is a wet proof, emergency shelter, can be used to harvest rain water, can be used as a bivi bag, used as a wrap for equipment when added to a roycroft pack frame. Its uses are limited by your imagination. I've used one as a stretcher bed on an A frame and as a casualty stretcher. Combined with a 3x3 basha and you'll have a good set up.
I love the idea of ponchos. You can turn it into a sort of awning when needed, waterproof yourself and gear in the rain, and well there’s a lot of things that can be done with the poncho. Not the best item, but worth to have one.
The only (non dollar store) poncho I have is from Rothco, currently costs $68 (CDN) which is about $50 US, it seems similar to yours but has grommets on the corners only.
Very good review. I love my poncho the brand i have is nolonger made. But it comes with the poncho and liner. I use the liner the most.
I use the Helikon Tex poncho as my main wet weather protection in the tropical environment as it gives you the space for air to move so you are not getting hot and then sweating inside it. Comparing it to the old 58' Poncho I kept when I left the British military in the 90's it is a lot more fragile but then it also packs up very small and can be put into a utility pouch like the HT water bottle pouch. IT is a universal bit of kit and everyone should carry it as you have shown it is a wet proof, emergency shelter, can be used to harvest rain water, can be used as a bivi bag, used as a wrap for equipment when added to a roycroft pack frame. Its uses are limited by your imagination. I've used one as a stretcher bed on an A frame and as a casualty stretcher. Combined with a 3x3 basha and you'll have a good set up.
I love the idea of ponchos. You can turn it into a sort of awning when needed, waterproof yourself and gear in the rain, and well there’s a lot of things that can be done with the poncho. Not the best item, but worth to have one.
The only (non dollar store) poncho I have is from Rothco, currently costs $68 (CDN) which is about $50 US, it seems similar to yours but has grommets on the corners only.
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But for me, I'm 6 foot 6 😮 now what ? 😅
They are at least 6'10 so your covered