Has anyone tried using a poncho for the wet stuff ?
Been looking at some easy store stuff and these keep popping up
Been looking at some easy store stuff and these keep popping up
I've just got a nighthawk poncho to take to France with me next week seems good quality for 12 quid but I'm yet to test it out in the rain but if I have to use it I'll let you know how I get on with it.
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I use an ex army one for my pike fishing, it covers both me and my chair!
I use an ex army one for my pike fishing, it covers both me and my chair!
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Have a look at the military 1st website 👍
Have a look at the military 1st website 👍
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Still using a early 2000 Nash one, it's done the job really well over the years, just dunk it in a bowl of fabsil every couple of years and it's as good as new. When playing fish in heavy rain I tend to squat down as the poncho is only 3/4 length so it keeps my feet dry. Some are half arm length, so if that's not what you want check. If it's constant rain I keep mine on, if it's soaked I sit down and put the back of it over the chair so I don't soak the chair, If it's light rain I take it off and it gets chicked on the floor in a semi open position ready to put on quickly, it's funny how long it can take to find the right way round if it's wet and screwed up!
They can get under your feet/catch behind your ankles when kneeling down and if it's a particularly light one like mine the rod but can get caught on it when wet.
I wouldn't be without 1.
Still using a early 2000 Nash one, it's done the job really well over the years, just dunk it in a bowl of fabsil every couple of years and it's as good as new. When playing fish in heavy rain I tend to squat down as the poncho is only 3/4 length so it keeps my feet dry. Some are half arm length, so if that's not what you want check. If it's constant rain I keep mine on, if it's soaked I sit down and put the back of it over the chair so I don't soak the chair, If it's light rain I take it off and it gets chicked on the floor in a semi open position ready to put on quickly, it's funny how long it can take to find the right way round if it's wet and screwed up!
They can get under your feet/catch behind your ankles when kneeling down and if it's a particularly light one like mine the rod but can get caught on it when wet.
I wouldn't be without 1.
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I have the Helikon Tex Poncho in camogram (MTP) - but they do a selection of colours and patterns if that's your bag.
Brilliant bit of kit and goes with me every time I'm on the bank. I use it as a barrow cover, a cover to throw over if I have a run or need to pop out for a pee in the night.
I also use it as a shade in the blaring sun, or sometimes as a large porch when its raining. I made a couple of guy-lines with para-cord and use a couple of my old brolly storm poles as supports at the front, and the bungies from my barrow to attach it to the back of my shelter. A couple of bivvy pegs through the eyelets in the corner of the poncho on each corner of the front, into the top of the storm poles, and use the guy lines to tension it against the bungies.
Such a versatile bit of kit, weights bugger all and packs down in a tiny bag.
I have the Helikon Tex Poncho in camogram (MTP) - but they do a selection of colours and patterns if that's your bag.
Brilliant bit of kit and goes with me every time I'm on the bank. I use it as a barrow cover, a cover to throw over if I have a run or need to pop out for a pee in the night.
I also use it as a shade in the blaring sun, or sometimes as a large porch when its raining. I made a couple of guy-lines with para-cord and use a couple of my old brolly storm poles as supports at the front, and the bungies from my barrow to attach it to the back of my shelter. A couple of bivvy pegs through the eyelets in the corner of the poncho on each corner of the front, into the top of the storm poles, and use the guy lines to tension it against the bungies.
Such a versatile bit of kit, weights bugger all and packs down in a tiny bag.
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I also use a Helikin poncho,
as stated universally adaptable, it's a barrow or general gear cover, A porch, A bedchair cover against condensation or a dry blanket to sit on damp ground then of course it's a coat for wet weather.
Probably one of the best bits and most versatile bits of kit I've owned.
Tel
I also use a Helikin poncho,
as stated universally adaptable, it's a barrow or general gear cover, A porch, A bedchair cover against condensation or a dry blanket to sit on damp ground then of course it's a coat for wet weather.
Probably one of the best bits and most versatile bits of kit I've owned.
Tel
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I used to do exactly the same thing!
I used to do exactly the same thing!