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    Poncho

    I'm seeking a good light weight rain proof poncho that's large enough for a single sleeping system. Amazon has tons of garbage out there.

    I'm open to any group suggestions.



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    Budget? I'm a big fan of the Velocity Systems Basha. Wild Things Tactical also has a waterproof poncho. Neither are cheap though.


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    I'd like to find a solid piece of gear and worry about price later. I'll adjust finances to afford it, if it's good enough.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Wake27 View Post
    Budget? I'm a big fan of the Velocity Systems Basha. Wild Things Tactical also has a waterproof poncho. Neither are cheap though.


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    Thanks. Good stuff.


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    I picked up a new with tag multicam poncho on ebay about a year ago for about $50.

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    For a straight up USGI poncho, it's hard to beat the ones made by Old Grouch (oldgrouch.biz). He noticed the same thing you did, and ultimately contracted a US manufacturer to make ponchos for him using the original spec. I have a woodland one as part of my EDC, but he has multicam ones as well, now.

    The velocity systems Basha is also on my radar, but it's more of a Brit style tarp with a hood on one corner.
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    Have you looked in to silicone impregnated nylon ponchos? Usually half the weight of coated rip stop and no delamination problems. I have an old Golite model but there are loads of companies making them from larger outfits to 1 man shops.

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    http://www.bushcraftoutfitters.com/MEST-Ponchos_c39.htm

    I just ordered one of these. Looks like it might fill the bill.

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    I'm a fan of the Wiggy's poncho and poncho liners. They have a hooded poncho liner that you can wear under the poncho like a coat.

    http://www.wiggys.com/clothing-outer...ulated-poncho/

    Also, there's the Hill People Gear Mountain Serape. Overkill if you're just looking for water protection but a versatile unit. http://www.hillpeoplegear.com/Produc...9/Default.aspx

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    I am a huge fan of Bushcraft USA products, I went with a tarp as it was a little larger and just a couple dollars more than a poncho. I use it as a shelter as opposed to a rain garment.
    http://www.bushcraftoutfitters.com/1...-Tarps_c33.htm
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