#1 Most Versatile Survival Item? Poncho Shelters and Rain Collection. Easy Setup 

Thank you very much! I really appreciate that!

Yes it is!

Gotta love duct tape!

In my experience a lighter also helps.

Clean water kit, fire kit and shelter come a little bit higher up than duct tape my friend

that’s really interesting. most expert backpackers say that a knife is the most overrated pieces of kit. everyone wants one to be cool, but rarely uses it. I wonder why?

@@sheepmasterrace it’s because backpacking setups don’t need knives, they bring in gear that’s knifeless. The knife is a very useful tool.

Welcome!!

Thanks so much!

You are welcome!

Glad you enjoyed it

Great! Welcome aboard!

He has been seen with a non inflatable thermarest from time to time. But mostly no mat.

Ha! Emotional poncho scars? I get it. Thanks so much for watching and your service.

Agreed!!

Solutions?

@@ONThree A combination of a breathable waterproofed anorak, over-pants and a poncho or tent. The combination of my DIY anorak and over-pants weight a mere 6.25 ounces and fold down to 2 items that fit in each of the palms of my hands. An anorak will not normally get caught up in brush. I tested my DIY heat reflective, breathable, wind resistant and water proofed anorak against cut/trimmed brush with no damage. My DIY anoraks were made from Tyvek 14-S, SOL Escape Bivy and 2GO Systems Poncho Tarp materials. The conversion to an anorak of Systems Poncho Tarp was simple although the heaviest and bulkiest of the materials. You can get Tyvek without the heat reflectivity. A fellow on RU-vid went out in the rain with uncoated Tyvek overalls. He was happy with the result. The breathability of those materials is very good. My DIY 4.05 ounce Dyneema floorless diamond shaped tent, 4.0 feet x 8.5 feet x 40 inches high opens up like a tarp if preferred. It has a waterproof entry/exit zipper and waterproof vent with mosquito netting and hood. It has a loop at the peak for hanging it from above by 8 or more methods or can use a pole if desired or necessary. My DIY tent is perhaps the lightest tent in the world.

Helsport Fjellduken, has 2 removable arms.

Helikon

I generally strap it to the outside of the pack when wet.

GI is only size fits all , great if your a hamster sucks if Ogar size

Alan is 6’6’. He feels the pain. I think he picked up an extra large poncho from Old Grouch’s surplus in North Carolina.

@@ONThree yeah that's true think I seen them , but seldom order from the guy any more I called him to get a surplus 9mm holster he said it was used like new so I bought it what I received was a pos elastic all stretched to hell and gone worn edges could of sent it back but I don't want to play the ship back and forth bs when I called personally to get my order right the first time and I get " that" don't expect my money ever again.

Plain water can get a bit boring. A little flavoring really spices up life.

Not sure. I’m going to go with aliens!

Agreed. Rain gear for you and rain gear for your gear is a good call.

In the army we sometimes do that, we have goretex rain jackets and pants, and a poncho.

That's why I go with 2 Ponchos since years. It covers my Pack and me in seconds and I stay dry while I search a spot to make a Shelter with the 2nd. If I'm covered I can use the first as a Groundsheet or to make an A-frame out of the Lean-to.

its supposed to be in conjunction with your sleep system bud... lol this is solely the shelter from rain aspect. pair this with a footprint or tarp on the ground, then your sleeping pad/mat. possibly a bivvy bag around your sleeping bag/wool blanket and u get the picture. dry and warm. atleast as long as you remembered to dry bag all your sleep equipment and spare clothes, youll have a nice dry place to sleep, and nice dry garments to wear while you do it. hope this helps!

if you have time and its really dumping out, you can even dig a little trench around the shelter to direct run off AWAY from the shelter to prevent flooding in longer term if your bunked up for a full day or two.

Thanks!