US Poncho, which liner to get?

Bagheera

Bagheera

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Hi,

I've used my original camo pattern poncho while on holidays as it rained buckets of water the first 2 days and although my wife and kids made some comments about my poncho in the end all three were "crawled" under my poncho moving back to the car and staying dry.

Now not one of them makes funny comments about it anymore.

I'm now considering of getting an poncho liner that can be fastened by the pressure snaps to my poncho but I'm not shure if I should get one and if I do which one to get.
The original poncho liner how does it compare to the ones that sometimes are offered and made to mil spec. but with thinsulate?

I wonder if such an "non-military" aftermarket thinsulate poncho liner is better and insulates better so I could use it together with the poncho better as a sleeping bag/cover.

Also where can I get these liners, original or improved ones for the best price (Yep I'm still Dutch ;) ).

Best scouting wishes from Holland,

Bagheera
 
Hi,
I don't have either currently, but I made a thinsulate poncho liner that take sup much less space than the issue one. thinsulate compresses much more than the stuuf in the issue liner and is warmer per thickness. mine is tapered and has a full length zipper for a sleeping bag conversion.
The issue liner takes up as much space as my North Face Polarguard sleeping bag, though it weighs a couple ounces less.
JB
 
i have used both of these liners, i like the thinsulate liner, but they are expensive, sportsmans guide has "slightly experienced" military liners for about 14.00, i bought a couple but havent had time to try them out yet, but for that price you could sew two of them together.

alex
 
Thanks guys,

I searched around in my old catalogs and found that Brigade quartermasters sold Thinsulate liners for the Military poncho, they even had one with a zipper to form a sleeping bag.
The price was steep about $50 for the regular thinsulate liner and $80 for the one with the zipper.

Fors that money I can get a warmer sleepingbag in the Netherlands although that would lack the liners functionality.

If anyone knows another source for them let me know.

Best scouting wishes from Holland,

Bagheera
 
Hi,
you've got me thinking now about making another one. I found channel quilted thinsulate for $8.95 /yard, (60" wide).(seattlefabrics.com) 1 1/2 or 2 yards and a zipper and you've got a great sleeping bag/liner.
JB
 
Brothers & Sisters of Surplus,
Bagheera,

Let me know what you need. I research the Dallas-Ft. Worth area and get you the best deal available.
Personal experience says the rubberized pancho with a "Space blanket" liner serve to keep you dry and retain heat. Thinsulate is water repellent not water-proof. You ARE going to get wet. Wet is cold. Cold is not an acceptable alternative to good quality survival.

If you need a volume purchase of other supplies, then e-mail the address. Sleeping bags or other gear are readily available.

Two large heavy duty trash bags duct taped together with the ends removed will provide an excellent cocoon and water barrier.

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Regards,
Lance Gothic
Shibumi
 
Do you have one of the "old" rubber ponchos or one of the "newer" ripstop nylon ponchos?

My wife and I use the poncho liners all the time, around the house to wrap up in when it's cold, or as a sleeping bag liner. Combined with the poncho, it would be an excellent warm weather bag.

All of my poncho liners have string sewed to them for lashing to the ponchos, no snaps.
 
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