At the risk of looking 👀 like a muppet I'm thinking of buying a waterproof poncho.
I reckon they are easier to slip on but more importantly quicker to slip off and get back undercover /into the Bivvy.
Any thoughts /suggestions and personal experiences.
I'm not bothered about looking like a Darlek but I'm OCD about keeping my sleeping bag dry.
Cheers
Mike
I reckon they are easier to slip on but more importantly quicker to slip off and get back undercover /into the Bivvy.
Any thoughts /suggestions and personal experiences.
I'm not bothered about looking like a Darlek but I'm OCD about keeping my sleeping bag dry.
Cheers
Mike
In reply to Post #1
Snugpak one does the job
Snugpak one does the job
In reply to Post #1
I used mine yesterday! I much prefer it than a jacket and trousers. Mine wasn't particularly expensive either. I actually used it before while hiking as my day sack fits under as well. They also double as a great barrow cover!
I used mine yesterday! I much prefer it than a jacket and trousers. Mine wasn't particularly expensive either. I actually used it before while hiking as my day sack fits under as well. They also double as a great barrow cover!
In reply to Post #1
I use a Helikon poncho, packs down small, 100% waterproof, great as a bed chair cover, easy on/off.
Great bit of kit
Tel
👍👍
I use a Helikon poncho, packs down small, 100% waterproof, great as a bed chair cover, easy on/off.
Great bit of kit
Tel
👍👍
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Another vote for the Helikon poncho I use one when river fishing keeps your legs and chair dry as well when sat down.
Another vote for the Helikon poncho I use one when river fishing keeps your legs and chair dry as well when sat down.
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Worth having, I use mine boatfishing for pike
Worth having, I use mine boatfishing for pike
Another vote for the Snugpak
being Nylon only 400g in weigh The waterproofing on the poncho is a PU coating so will not need any attention to keep it waterproof, but the outer surface is treated with DWR (durable water repellent) which causes the water to bead up and roll off. Once deactivated, it can lead to the fabric wetting out and looking like it is failing but this is just cosmetic. The DWR can be reapplied, and we would suggest something like Nikwax or Granger's products.
when I bought mine a long time ago it was mainly for my other hobby of metal detecting as often i walked miles away from the Car and what starts as a nice day can turn into torrential rain
and by god it did do a few time the Snugpak Poncho hept me 100% dry all day walking around detecting
a video review of it here LINKY POO 
being Nylon only 400g in weigh The waterproofing on the poncho is a PU coating so will not need any attention to keep it waterproof, but the outer surface is treated with DWR (durable water repellent) which causes the water to bead up and roll off. Once deactivated, it can lead to the fabric wetting out and looking like it is failing but this is just cosmetic. The DWR can be reapplied, and we would suggest something like Nikwax or Granger's products.
when I bought mine a long time ago it was mainly for my other hobby of metal detecting as often i walked miles away from the Car and what starts as a nice day can turn into torrential rain
and by god it did do a few time the Snugpak Poncho hept me 100% dry all day walking around detecting
a video review of it here LINKY POO
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I got mine from Decathlon for about £20. It lives in the van.
I got mine from Decathlon for about £20. It lives in the van.
I've got a surplus Dutch Army poncho, it basically just a tarp with a head hole and some poppers to make rudimentary sleeves so stylish it's not but does the job. Using it in tarp mode has also proved useful to make a basic shelter when I've forgotten my brolly!
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Military First has loads in various shades
Military First has loads in various shades
Lidl have them coming in stock soon,blue or green
10 quid
10 quid