How big is a Usgi poncho?
86 inches by 59 inches
Technical Specifications
| Size | 86 inches by 59 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight | 18 oz. |
Who makes Usgi poncho?
Mil-Tec
The Company – Mil-Tec specializes in tactical military gear. Their stuff comes very close to U.S.G.I. military rain gear in quality. The poncho is made in Germany and you can get it in two colors: black and olive green.
Does the US Army still use ponchos?
Certainly, for most people, it’s not easy to get a real heavy-duty poncho actually used in the army. Despair not, because you can still have a military-style poncho, which is probably the closest to a real military poncho than any other design on the market.
How do you use a Usgi poncho?
Wear the poncho as a rain cape with your arms inside or with your arms outside for freedom of movement. To put on the poncho, slip it over your head and close the snap fasteners on each side. If you wear the poncho hood, adjust the drawstring for proper fit. Wear the helmet under the hood.
Are poncho liners warm?
Poncho liners are typically made of nylon and polyester and can be quite warm. Military personnel often use poncho liners in place of sleeping bags when camping or on deployments in warmer weather environments. Poncho liners provide less warmth than a sleeping bag but are much lighter and easier to carry.
Why is a woobie called a woobie?
Poncho liners were first used by the U.S. military in the Vietnam War. They gained the nickname “woobie” later; that term is conjectured to have derived from the name for a child’s security blanket in the 1983 movie Mr. Mom.
How warm is a poncho liner?
The poncho liner may be used as a blanket or with the poncho as a sleeping bag when the temperature is 50°F or above.
Does the Army still issue woobies?
Today, deployed service members and veterans alike hold the woobie in high regard. Troops deployed in the field can use them as blankets, tent dividers, and field expedient shelters or sleeping bags. Woobies can also trap a person’s body heat, even when soaking wet.