Mil-Tec Poncho Ripstop

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If you’re looking for the best compromise option as far as money and quality, then the Helikon Tex poncho is a fantastic option. It’s definitely not as large as the USGI surplus poncho, but it gets the job done if you can accept its limitations. It is waterproof, but runs small when wearing it for anyone taller than 5’9″. I do like the color and pattern selections that are available and I personally like the Polish Woodland pattern more than the USGI camo pattern. It blends better into my particular environment. This is the poncho I take on short day hikes and scouting for hunting. It will provide emergency protection (where I may very well be uncomfortable) and nothing more. Terms and Conditions – this document defining the rules of sale and the conditions for providing free services. Modern military ponchos are lighter - still nylon, but it is not rubberized. You'll want to get yourself one of these. 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 Company - Mil-Tec specializes in tactical military gear. Their stuff comes very close to U.S.G.I. military rain gear in quality.

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Here's a "small" list of things that you can do with your poncho besides from keeping you dry: Waterproof Shelter be fit for the purposes for which such goods are normally used, taking into account applicable law, technical standards or good practice; 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.

I’ve got two of these ponchos with one in olive green and the other in Polish camo. They are both great options for the price point.Poncho liner (known in the military as the woobie) is a piece of fabric that goes underneath your poncho to make it warmer. The Consumer or Entrepreneur with consumer rights is responsible for reducing the value of the goods as a result of using it in the manner going beyond what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods. If the goods are not in compliance with the Agreement, the Consumer or Entrepreneur with consumer rights may request their repair or replacement. 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! There is no drawstring around the waist to cinch up the sides of the poncho in heavy wind or when walking through heavy brush.

The Helikon-tex brand designation is a registered trademark. It can be used only with the prior consent of the authorized entity. In this free-for-all match, we’ve got the civilian Helikon Tex poncho up against the military surplus ponchos from the USA, Germany, and Angola. Measuring the length of these ponchos. The other ends are flush with each other. The bottom is the USGI (the longest), followed by the Helikon Tex, and then the German Bundeswehr poncho on top. The Angolan poncho is actually under the German poncho and cannot be seen, as it is the shortest. With the German poncho removed, you can see the Angolan poncho on top. Helikon Tex I have a big head and I didn’t have any issues getting my head into the hood and the hood covers my head just enough. If your head is normal sized, you’ll find the coverage to be enough.The information containedin the Store does not constitute an offer within the meaning of the Civil Code, but only an invitation to customers to submit offers to conclude a contract.

Let’s start by comparing and contrasting the surface area of each of these ponchos (standard measurements followed by metric). These measurements were taken by me and were done with the ponchos spread out on the ground. I’m sure you’d gain a couple inches if stretched out as a tarp. Poncho Type An emblem of military precision merged seamlessly with everyday pragmatism, Mil-Tec stands at the forefront of functional outdoor and tactical gear. A brand whose offerings span the gamut from robust tactical attire to essentials for the everyday explorer, Mil-Tec is renowned for its unwavering commitment to durability and excellence. The sale of goods in the Online Store takes place in the following currencies: Polish Zloty, Euro, US dollar. I personally think that all of these ponchos are overpriced for what they are. Of course, I’m still thinking of pre-2020 prices, but still.

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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. The Consumer or Entrepreneur with consumer rights is not obliged to pay for an ordinary use of the goods, which was subsequently replaced.