#170894 - 04/08/09 05:31 PM
Re: Best poncho, poncho liner and tarp.
[Re: benjammin]
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Yeah. In my use, the tarp is for sitting 'outside' in the rain/shade, and/or as a food prep area in the rain --- what we used to call a "dining fly".
I sleep in a tent. The skeeters around here get too bad to sleep outside, and that doesn't even include worries about the West Nile virus.
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#170943 - 04/09/09 01:06 PM
Re: Best poncho, poncho liner and tarp.
[Re: KenK]
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I really like the Siltarp Poncho made by Integral Designs in Calgary. This Silponcho is both very light and easy to use as rain gear and as shelter. I made ultra lightweight budgie cords and place them in the bottom of the bag so i always have the ability to make a quick shelter.
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#170952 - 04/09/09 01:59 PM
Re: Best poncho, poncho liner and tarp.
[Re: BruceZed]
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I really like the Siltarp Poncho made by Integral Designs in Calgary.
This Silponcho is both very light and easy to use as rain gear and as shelter. I made ultra lightweight budgie cords and place them in the bottom of the bag so i always have the ability to make a quick shelter. That SilPoncho looks like a definitely must have. How about the Primaloft Poncho? How does it compare to the popular Kifaru Woobie?
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#171124 - 04/11/09 04:38 AM
Re: Best poncho, poncho liner and tarp.
[Re: XWD]
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I agree with the Integral Designs poncho and tarps
And a big plus for the Kifaru Woobie. The new version is a bit longer too!!!
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#171265 - 04/14/09 02:15 AM
Re: Best poncho, poncho liner and tarp.
[Re: JohnE]
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Why would a SEAL need a poncho for in the first place? If the waters deep enough they can swim thru it, anything else they just laugh off right?
Just kidding...;^)
2 of the more interesting people I've ever met were Navy SEALS, mostly cause you wouldn't guess who or what they were by looking at them or speaking with them but they both had some stories to tell once you got to know them.
JohnE I was told that some officer was trying to get the SEALs there own uniform and separate stuff like ponchos with their own design. The SEALs were not happy. Can you say target? So they wear whatever the units they are around wear, which makes much more sense.
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#171269 - 04/14/09 04:01 AM
Re: Best poncho, poncho liner and tarp.
[Re: aloha]
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Sounds about right except that they do wear, or at least they used to wear a very distinctive patch that every sailor knows is a SEAL ID.
You should see the average drunken swabby react to being questioned by a SEAL working security duty down at the U.S./Mexico border foot crossing at about 0300 on a Sunday morning...
Never saw more drunken salutes in my life...;^)
JohnE
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#171270 - 04/14/09 04:37 AM
Re: Best poncho, poncho liner and tarp.
[Re: JohnE]
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Sounds about right except that they do wear, or at least they used to wear a very distinctive patch that every sailor knows is a SEAL ID.
You should see the average drunken swabby react to being questioned by a SEAL working security duty down at the U.S./Mexico border foot crossing at about 0300 on a Sunday morning...
Never saw more drunken salutes in my life...;^)
JohnE Were you the SEAL or the drunken sailor?
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#171279 - 04/14/09 12:54 PM
Re: Best poncho, poncho liner and tarp.
[Re: aloha]
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I have never seen a SEAL "working security". That would be like swatting flies with a JDAM from an F-15.
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#171288 - 04/14/09 03:10 PM
Re: Best poncho, poncho liner and tarp.
[Re: KenK]
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The Campmor Cascade II Regular-sized Poncho (52"x80", 12.8 oz) costs only $20 and comes in a strikingly bright shade of yellow ... or black, kiwi green, blue, or forest green. I'd highly recommend them.
They also sell a Tall-sized version (52"x104", 14 oz) for $22 (sorry, not available in yellow or kiwi green - only black, blue, or forest green).
My problem with the tall version is that tall people (me) not only need longer ponchos, but they could also use wider ponchos - for those long arms. The Exped Bivy Poncho is 62"x90" - an extra 5" per arm. I haven't seen the Exped Bivy Poncho for sale in a long while - not sure why.
Ken
Ken, thanks for the info on these... Been looking at getting a poncho to use in scouting. I have an emergency one tucked into my gear, but wanted something a bit more rugged. These look like they fit the bill. How well do they pack? Mike
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#171289 - 04/14/09 03:18 PM
Re: Best poncho, poncho liner and tarp.
[Re: benjammin]
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I generally don't go tent camping in places where I can't bring "ol' snuff 'em" along. That made me smile...
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