The Mil-Tec Waterproof Ripstop Poncho is constructed from 100% nylon, built to prevent rips and tears. As a waterproof poncho, you can rely on it to protect during even the heaviest of rainfall. It could certainly be described as a ‘heavy-duty’ poncho, which will be durable against the elements. Entrepreneur with consumer rights – a natural person concluding a contract with an entrepreneur directly related to his business activity, the content of which results that it does not have a professional character for that person. The snaps on this poncho are only meant to snap to itself to close up the poncho when wearing it as such. Not the best seam tape job I’ve ever seen, but it is waterproof. The length was just shorter by about an inch, but the width of the Helikon Tex poncho when compared to the USGI poncho was shorter by 7.5″! That means that your arms will be exposed in this poncho far more than they would with the USGI poncho, and that also means that you’re losing out on about 5 square feet of coverage when using it as a tarp!

If the goods are not in compliance with the Agreement, the Consumer or Entrepreneur with consumer rights may request their repair or replacement. Rubberized nylon is heavy and doesn't breathe. (Instead of being soaked from the rain, you’ll be soaked from the sweat.) Dimensionally, it is the largest of all of the ponchos compared in this article. It is also one of the lightest at 1 pound 6 and 5/8 ounces and made of rip-stop nylon. So, for me this is a great camping poncho and tarp. It’s a bit too heavy to carry when doing some lightweight hunting or scouting. The goods are not in compliance with the Agreement when the following are inconsistent with the Agreement:It is forbidden for Customers to use the accounts of other Customers and to share their Account with other Customers. The poncho wears well but is significantly smaller than the USGI poncho (shorter by 5.5″ in length and 7″ in width!). I’m 5’11” and this poncho goes down to the center of my knee cap and rides up about 3-4″ from my wrist. It is a hot wearing poncho due to the rubberized coating on the inside. For the price point, this poncho is hard to pass up. For the small carry size and light weight, this poncho is hard to pass up. For the quality of the build, this poncho is hard to pass up. In the event of withdrawal by the Consumer or Entrepreneur on the rights of a consumer, from the Agreement, the Agreement is considered void. It is forbidden for the Customer to post illegal content among the information available on the Account.

At Military 1st we hope you would be completely satisfied every time you shop with us. Occasionally though, we know you may wish to make a return. Consumer – a natural person performing a legal transaction with an entrepreneur not directly related to his business or professional activity. The conclusion of the contract for the provision of electronic services as part of the use of the Chat takes place when the Customer uses the Chat. Termination of the contract for the provision of electronic services takes place each time automatically after the Customer uses Chat. The Angolan poncho is heavy duty as far as the fabric (plus rubberized coating), and had so much promise but it was a terrible let-down with how paper-thin the grommets are. Considering that these are at about the same price point as the Helikon Tex ponchos, I cannot recommend the Angolan poncho for any reason. They are definitely waterproof, but wearing them as a poncho is about all I would trust them for. I personally like my items to be multipurpose, and this poncho does not pass the test when serving as a tarp. If you can get this for a great price and know how to replace grommets, then this would be a good deal for you. For anyone 5’9″ and shorter, this poncho will probably feel like it offers excellent rain coverage (as both a poncho and a tarp. For those of us above that height, it definitely feels like it’s coming up short… because it is.Made to military specifications, this poncho is built to withstand the toughest conditions. It is lightweight and compact, weighing approximately 680g in its carry bag. The drawstring carry bag is included, making it easy to store and transport. The sale of goods in the Online Store takes place in the following currencies: Polish Zloty, Euro, US dollar. The Helikon Tex poncho is the lightest of the 4 being compared in this article and is loosely designed after the USGI surplus poncho. I say loosely, because it’s pretty much a scaled down version in size and in quality of materials. I seam sealed the areas where they sewed in the waist drawstring. There was no seam tape on these areas and they were sure to leak.

Don’t go for a poncho that’ll break on you after 2 weeks of use. 3. Get A Poncho Made Out Of Ripstop FabricDon't settle for ordinary rain gear. Invest in our Waterproof Poncho Ripstop MIL-TACS FG and experience the ultimate protection and versatility in any outdoor adventure. Mine came with dozens of small pinholes that were easy enough to patch from the inside with Gorilla Tape (cut in a circle pattern to avoid snagging the corners) by tying the poncho out as a tarp and trying to look at the sun through the poncho. Not available for destinations in the Highlands and Islands, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, Guernsey and Jersey, Isle of Scilly and mid Wales. When you combine the poncho with a poncho liner (or “Woobie” as some call it), you get a makeshift sleeping bag, or “ranger roll”.