OneTigris TENTSFORMER Military Poncho, Bushcraft Shelter

I spend a night out in the pouring rain the day after I got this poncho shelter (which I bought with my own money). I had a lightweight 30-degree sleeping bag, a heavy-duty space blanket, a 6-mil rectangular plastic groundsheet, and my camera monopod. I spread out the groundsheet and pegged out the back side of the poncho, supporting the hood pocket on top of the adjustable monopod, which I guyed out on the front side. Then I staked out the two remaining corners and tied the armhole vents out to nearby trees with the included guy lines. The poncho had good build quality and performed admirably as a minimalist shelter; it was quick to set up and included everything needed for a basic pitch. I used the space blanket under me and wrapped over me on the front side to fend off rain spatter from the hard ground, and this kept my sleeping bag almost completely dry during several hours of downpour. The armhole vents are an excellent design and did not leak at all. My only want—besides a second poncho to act as the other shelter half—was another two stakes (8 instead of 6) to guy out the armholes when there are no trees handy. When worn as a poncho, it was well made and practical; I like the coyote color, and (of course) it was completely waterproof. The full-zip front and dedicated armholes were nice to have. I’m 6’2”, and the poncho is a great fit with or without a backpack. It was easy to vent while hiking. The hood adjustments allowed for a dialed-in fit over a baseball or watch cap. The poncho is recommended for users 5’8” and up, so anyone shorter might need a bungee or a web strap as a belt to keep it from dragging on the ground. I will definitely buy a second one of these to complete the teepee shelter. I’m quite satisfied with my purchase, and I consider this poncho to be money well spent.

This thing is pretty amazing, has all the features I've been looking for and having a hard time finding (double zipper closure, plus velcro closure flaps, a BILL on the front of the hood, and most importantly, SLEEVES!), the only problem i have with it is they seem to be "one size fits all" and that size is LARGE. I'm 5'10" and 160lbs, and the "shoulders" for this are sized for someone about 10 inches wider than i am. So it sits really low, and you might need an elastic strap to keep it high enough on your body. If they make different sizes of these, i would suggest looking for a Medium unless you're a pretty large person.

The poncho is well worth the money and effort to obtain. Once set up there is plenty of room for a sleeping pad or ground cloth for your comfort. Light in weight so can be put into any get home or bug out kit.The system comes with tent stakes, guy cords and can be set up in seconds. Only thing you might need is a hiking pole or cut a 3.5 ft pole for holding up the front of the tent or tie the front to a tree. This poncho is better than my old military poncho as far as using as a shelter. I recommend this as an addition to any survival kit or for day hikes just in case it rains or you have to spend the night.

Used as primary rain poncho and have used it as a shelter a couple of times...is roomy and comfortable.Though not really lightweight its not all that heavy either.I have had .The front being zippered is an advantage as this poncho is not the mosy breathable Yet overall im happy with the purchase and would recommend it

Great product, seems well made, suits multiple purposes.

A tent? A tarp? An invisible cloak??? Yes. Yes. And only if you really put your mind to it!

Like quality and multiple use ability.

Great lightweight, multifunctional option for bugout bag.

Onetigris poncho/tent... this thing looks and feels awesome. Can't wait to go freeze my nasty off next weekend in the bush. Will give it the true test and see.

Not much to dislike. I bought it because its zippered up the front. I find other ponchos to small in the head opening. Fits over the backpack well. I bought two to make a tent for minimalist camping. Love it.

Good versatile poncho/shelter. Will be using this for years to come. Easy to set up in shelter mode and good coverage as a poncho.