[TechBrute]

What's the latest and greatest poncho? I hope someone can point me to a place to start. I'm considering the good 'ole GI issue one, but I'd like to know what's out there. I saw a thread a while back that had a link to someone who made ponchos that could be combined for a small shelter, and I think they made stuff that the military buys, too, but I can't seem to find the thread.

Oh, if someone want to educate me on the GI issue poncho, I'd be more than happy to listen. Thanks!!

[gun-fucious]

i picked up a nice one in Real Tree camo last spring

heres a nice one:
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/campmor/82348.html

[AK103K]

Get yourself a set of the goretex type surplus rain gear(coat and bibs), you'll be a lot happier and dryer. :) Ponchos work ok for a tarp or shelter, but how do you set it up in the pouring rain without taking it off and getting wet? :)

[Dr.Rob]

Amen. No more ponchos for me, EVER.

A Helly Hanson rain suit is far more specialized, weighs less etc.

ONE exception:

Black powder hunting its nigh impossible to "keep your powder dry" without a poncho to park under.

If HH made a poncho I'd buy one.

[Devonai]

I used my GI poncho as a rain jacket for a couple of years until I could afford to buy a Gore-Tex parka. It did occur to me that it would be pretty interesting to try and set up my hooch during a rainstorm with just one poncho. So until I got the Gore-Tex, I had two ponchos.

Poncho+Bungee Cords+Fart Sack+Isomat= Home on the Range :)