seeking poncho advice please - WhiteBlaze

Perkolady · 10-12-2002, 17:30

I would like some advice as to where you would recommend
placing some lashout points on homemade ponchos.

(I would like to have the option of a rainy lunchtime shelter,etc.)

Also, what are my options - grommets? webbing?
Whadayathink?

Cheerful thanks in advance,
Perkolady

SGT Rock · 10-12-2002, 17:40

I have A LOT of experience with poncho/tarps. It is one of the best and most versitile piece of equipment the Army has. They tried to get rid of them back in about '89 as I remember and it raised a stink.

What I reccomend is tie outs instead of grommets. Put one at each corner and one on the center of each long side. I had Moonbow make me one to my own specifications so I could also use it with my Hennessy Hammock:

http://www.hikinghq.net/gear/poncho_tarp.html

Of course you can probably get one cheaper than this.

Perkolady · 10-13-2002, 07:46

Thank you very much!

I can't wait to get started!

Ever since I first began backpacking, I have always included the poncho in the pack. Sure will be nice to have a NEW one !

Appreciate the advice.
And thanks also for your website!

Perkolady

SGT Rock · 10-13-2002, 09:45

I think your going to like it. I used mine on Friday night's hike. My youngest son and I used it as a tent. Not bad for 10 ounces or so in weight.

johnny quest · 06-30-2004, 17:40

so are you selling these ponchos? i would buy one from you.

SGT Rock · 06-30-2004, 17:48

Moonbow makes them, not me.

johnny quest · 06-30-2004, 17:56

im lookin on their site and i dont see it. also, i want mine to do double duty as the rainfly for my hh. so are you saying they are selling your design?

SGT Rock · 06-30-2004, 18:51

Yes they will. You may have to ask for it spacifically, and they are more expensive than the normall sil-nylon ponchos.

10-12-2002, 17:30	#1
Perkolady Registered User Join Date: 09-10-2002 Location: GA Age: 50 Posts: 52	seeking poncho advice please I would like some advice as to where you would recommend placing some lashout points on homemade ponchos. (I would like to have the option of a rainy lunchtime shelter,etc.) Also, what are my options - grommets? webbing? Whadayathink? Cheerful thanks in advance, Perkolady

10-12-2002, 17:40	#2
SGT Rock First Sergeant Join Date: 09-03-2002 Location: Maryville, TN View my gallery 239 My trailjournals.com Age: 42 Year of thru-hike: 815 miles GAME 2008 until injury Posts: 13,193 Images: 239	I have A LOT of experience with poncho/tarps. It is one of the best and most versitile piece of equipment the Army has. They tried to get rid of them back in about '89 as I remember and it raised a stink. What I reccomend is tie outs instead of grommets. Put one at each corner and one on the center of each long side. I had Moonbow make me one to my own specifications so I could also use it with my Hennessy Hammock: http://www.hikinghq.net/gear/poncho_tarp.html Of course you can probably get one cheaper than this. __________________ SGT Rock http://www.hikinghq.net My 2008 Trail Journal of the BMT/AT ----------------------------------------- NO SNIVELING

10-13-2002, 07:46	#3
Perkolady Registered User Join Date: 09-10-2002 Location: GA Age: 50 Posts: 52	Thanks SGT Rock ! Thank you very much! I can't wait to get started! Ever since I first began backpacking, I have always included the poncho in the pack. Sure will be nice to have a NEW one ! Appreciate the advice. And thanks also for your website! Perkolady

10-13-2002, 09:45	#4
SGT Rock First Sergeant Join Date: 09-03-2002 Location: Maryville, TN View my gallery 239 My trailjournals.com Age: 42 Year of thru-hike: 815 miles GAME 2008 until injury Posts: 13,193 Images: 239	I think your going to like it. I used mine on Friday night's hike. My youngest son and I used it as a tent. Not bad for 10 ounces or so in weight. __________________ SGT Rock http://www.hikinghq.net My 2008 Trail Journal of the BMT/AT ----------------------------------------- NO SNIVELING

06-30-2004, 17:40	#5
johnny quest Registered User Join Date: 10-04-2003 Location: center of texas Age: 48 Year of thru-hike: 2008 Posts: 1,252	you selling it? so are you selling these ponchos? i would buy one from you.

06-30-2004, 17:48	#6
SGT Rock First Sergeant Join Date: 09-03-2002 Location: Maryville, TN View my gallery 239 My trailjournals.com Age: 42 Year of thru-hike: 815 miles GAME 2008 until injury Posts: 13,193 Images: 239	Moonbow makes them, not me. __________________ SGT Rock http://www.hikinghq.net My 2008 Trail Journal of the BMT/AT ----------------------------------------- NO SNIVELING

06-30-2004, 17:56	#7
johnny quest Registered User Join Date: 10-04-2003 Location: center of texas Age: 48 Year of thru-hike: 2008 Posts: 1,252	help me out here im lookin on their site and i dont see it. also, i want mine to do double duty as the rainfly for my hh. so are you saying they are selling your design?

06-30-2004, 18:51	#8
SGT Rock First Sergeant Join Date: 09-03-2002 Location: Maryville, TN View my gallery 239 My trailjournals.com Age: 42 Year of thru-hike: 815 miles GAME 2008 until injury Posts: 13,193 Images: 239	Yes they will. You may have to ask for it spacifically, and they are more expensive than the normall sil-nylon ponchos. __________________ SGT Rock http://www.hikinghq.net My 2008 Trail Journal of the BMT/AT ----------------------------------------- NO SNIVELING

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