In the latter conflict (1962-66), Commonwealth forces were also the first to use the AR15 rifle, and in 1965 an RAF Regiment liaison officer in Vietnam recommended it to the USAF Security Police to use for airfield defence there. But then our armed forces, particularly the ANZACs and Gurkhas, had lots of jungle warfare experience during and after WWII: Malaya and Borneo were two long-running campaigns which the good guys won in the end. These are dated 1965 and have snap-fastening tabs for a poncho around the edges. Once again, the Brits were first in the field, or rather Far Eastern rain forest, with this concept: I also own three green lightweight blankets made of Aussie wool that Commonwealth forces used as part of the tropical sleeping system.
I bought mine in woodland camo from a US Army kit shop on a base in West Germany in 1987 during the First Cold War, and it has been part of my field kit ever since. Like the US camp bed, these poncho liners are a firm favourite with us Brits, too. These are made in the USA according to government specifications. The materials and overall quality are excellent. The materials used are lightweight ripstop-nylon and insulating polyester batting. The liner can be compressed to a size smaller than a football. The poncho is waterproof but not breathable and it's generally advisable to try this out in your backyard or near home before committing to it on an actual hike.
The US Army states that the lowest manageable temperature is about +10 ☌, i.e. Snap the poncho sides together to make a tube.Tie the liner to the grommets of the poncho.It's very simple to make a summer sleeping bag of the two: Converts into a sleeping bagĪfter being introduced, the rain poncho + liner combination soon became the standard-issue sleeping gear for hot climates or general summer use. If you want to read more praise and interesting bits of info, head over to Task & Purpose to read their educational and entertaining article. Compared to the blanket, this is a lot lighter, a bit warmer dries faster, and can be packed into a very small space. Originally used in the Vietnam War, this lightweight poncho liner was meant as a replacement for the wool blanket. Avoid cheap knock-offs, these are new and made in the USA! A very nice light blanket that has more uses than you'd think. Money Back Guarantee ensures YOU receive the item you. The Poncho Liner is also called a Woobie, because: "Without one, you woobie cold!". Shop the Largest Selection, Click to See Search eBay faster with PicClick.
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