RothcoG.I. Type Military Rip-Stop Poncho

This came in handy when I found myself on an extended mountain bike tour and it started to rain. I had a flat and no repair kit handy and I placed the poncho over my bike in a wooded area and walked back (albeit in the rain) so it wouldn't get stolen. It did in fact make the bike more difficult to see in the woods and it was dry when I returned. I fixed the flat under the poncho, then wore it when I finally got out of there. I really should have had two of these!I am going to buy the digital woodland camo version of this too. The quality, however, is not top, it is basically a tarp that has been converted into a poncho, but it is durable, medium duty material. The hood was rather small in my case and it's pretty expensive for the material but I would still recommend it for a medium/light duty poncho. I haven't tried it in really heavy rain though, but it's still a great carry around item when rain is threatening or for small camo/weatherproofing applications. The shipping was lightning fast and the "envelope" it came in was a particularly durable plastic that is virtually rip proof! I even use the envelope for storage, I've never seen such durable material used as a plastic envelope! Would recommend if you don't mind the price although there are probably better quality ponchos out there, this one is ok for me!

People shopping for a poncho will likely notice a fairly large disparity of price between the throw-away style of poncho made of extremely thin material and (at most) a metal snap or two, and those that cost 20 or 30 times more, but are hand-crafted and made to last forever. I was in the segment that needed something in between. I wanted something lightweight, tightly packed, that would survive a two week hike in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee.This RothCo poncho worked adequately for my needs. Folded up, it took very little space. When on me, it kept me dry, and was strong enough not to rip and tear on every branch I came in contact with. It was also strong enough to have some paracord run through it to help along with another poncho and a tarp for a makeshift canopy on our campsite.After about a week, I did begin to notice some slight fraying and ripping along stress points on the material and around the snap enclosures. This poncho is perfect for a short vacation if you don't want to spend over $50, but don't want to be throwing away a poncho after every single use.

Bought this poncho in 2010, so any new versions (if applicable) aren't relevant.That said, I purchased this poncho to replace a military-grade poncho I had previously owned (that worked quite well). This poncho got the job done, but the material was quite thin and nowhere near the grade of the military-grade one. Sufficient for keeping rain off your body, but if you're hoping for any sort of wind protection - you're going to need to reinforce it with something else as it is (once again) quite thin.

It's a poncho so yeah it fits, the print and price point is what I was after for a poncho to cover my range gear or me if it started to rain, Rothco is really hit and miss and they kinda missed it on this one, it'll work for my intended purpose but this is not a military grade poncho, the interior coating is a grey white color, apparently that is the waterproofing but it should be clear so the pattern shows through, and the material is light in comparison to military issue

I got this for camping, and in case of the unexpected rain storm while I'm out and about. Rip-stop nylon ROCKS--they make lightweight tents out of it--and this pattern will be visible, something you want if you're anywhere around cars in the rain. I've found through experience that those "emergency ponchos" are basically one-shot deals--they get wet, then they get dirty, and it's pretty much all over. This would also work well as an emergency tarp or ground over.

I have the GI real thing, which I've not been able to find to have one for my wife. It was tough to pull the trigger on $25 for a poncho that's worth about half that, but I did anyway. The reason I'm not sending it back is because packed, it's half the bulk of the real one, which I'll carry for shelter. But for my tiny wife with her smaller day pack, the lack of bulk is a blessing. It's certainly not silnylon, but is less than half the price and has the needed grommets. Just for reference, I wear a 7-3/4 hat and this barely fits over my head if I take my glasses off. The hood IS small as others have said. Ironically, that's better for my wife.

I am a member of our county's Search and Rescue team that covers the Lake Tahoe area and have invested literally thousands of dollars to ensure I have the right equipment for the broad array of weather that we experience. I have few ponchos and prefer them for rainy days down to about 40 degrees .This one is easily the best of the bunch and the only one I carry in my SAR pack. Openings on the side, rather than the front keep the water out, even during driven rain, and allow for better air circulation. Draw strings for the hood offer better heat retention and prevent the hood from flapping around or blowing off your head during windy conditions. The best feature of this poncho is the material itself. It is very rugged, yet light and does have that sticky, tacky feel that is common with cheaper ponchos.Not the cheapest on the market, but definitely the best value I've found.

It will certainly keep you dry, but putting gromets in the corners of this poncho is kind of a bad joke...way too lightweight to string up. The older style military ponchos were heavier duty and could take the abuse, not here. However, if you are looking for a very lightweight poncho for backpacking use it would work out fine. I think that the hood is too small and tight on my head...yes i have a big head, but it's still a problem. I chose to push it back and use a boonie instead. It's ok is about the best i could say.

Chasse non imperméable et trop petit

I love this thing. Protects well and packs away into a small pouch. It's great if you don't have a lot of kit and find yourself stuck in the woods in a survival situation. Many neat tricks can be used with this product.

Does the trick for a lightweight poncho.

Super produit

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