I've had the same poncho liner since the early 2000's and it's held up very well. Back around 2008 I had my girlfriend,(now wife), add "Ranger Rick's Poncho liner Conversion Kit" to it, which allows the liner to be zipped up like an actual sleeping bag, and also worn with the poncho. I don't know if these kits are still sold or not, but it definitely helps to increase the versatility of both the poncho and liner. I'm sure the same size zippers could be found in a craft shop for a DIY version. The downside to doing this is that the poncho liner has remained the same size all these years, whereas I have not......😅 It gets a little tight now whenever I decide to zip it up....😮
Thanks I'v been toying with that idea . I was not using the emergency blanket. Thank you for that info. Much better and no need for a sleeping bag and a poncho .
Oh the memories!! As a former 2/75 Army Ranger (1970s) stationed in Washington State, I can vouch for this bedroll although we generally used a wool blanket instead of the solar blanket.
What temperature is the wool blanket setup good for? I have that exact setup and so far I've only tested it in warmer weather, I want to start seeing how low it will go.
My dad a Vietnam Vet, proclaimed the Poncho and liner were used for a host of things. Sleeping bag, shelter, ground cover from rain mud .....Guys even used them as a make shift hammock. Seems every guy knows that.
The layering is similar in principle to an insulated Jerven bag. Waterproof and tough outer, aluminized on the inside with insulation and a liner. In some ways less flexible as an all in one, but in other ways less messing about. I've used both Ranger Roll and Jerven. Depends on the situation which I prefer. In my Ranger roll, I use the swagman since it has other uses too.
Hey blackie . Wow ranger rick .forgot about that guy . I use as mentioned two woobies and a sb. It's a little colder up here from April till Sept works great after and before it's just a little cold for that roll great video my friend
Nice video. Lot of people are doing the similar video about the ranger roll. A couple of those is ranger Bushcraft, and one really big monkey 1. I remember back in 2014, one of your first videos I ever saw he talked about the Canadian not/your friend talked about that when he was in the Marines they taught him. Thanks for all these videos there really are enjoyable and useful and informative
Boy, we would be roasted if we used all that in Fla in the summer, now in the winter it would be great, an yes I have used a ranger roll when I was in the military. Thx Blackie
Nice, I’ve tried this as an under quilt & it was ok but not great. The problem being it was a real pain to get it to conform to the hammock well & by the time you cinch up the ends it’s not very long. But I never thought to give it a try as a top guilt, I’m sure it would be good for that. Thanks Blackie. 👍🇨🇦
You live in south Alabama and I live in North Alabama but on any given day from June to September it ain't 2 cents worth of difference in the heat and humidity. Keep all of those components in my bag.
@@BLACKIETHOMAS yeah I let Shawn Kelly talk me into a Swagman Roll but Brother that thing is warm. So it takes the place of the military liner but other than that....bout the same.
Hi Blackie, I'm a lover of surplus ponchos and liners also, and have used them in warmer months. I like this system so much that I've been considering modifying it for colder months. I've seen the "Ranger roll" with the reflective blanket, but my question is how cold one can go with just two poncho liners instead of one, and no reflective blanket? This assuming you wear a coat with a liner inside as well, something like the M65 and/or a sweater or two. My thinking is that a sweater, my fishtail parka with liner, two poncho liners, and the poncho alone should get me down to at least 30F along with some insulation from the ground, but am I being too optimistic?
I have been looking for a lightweight sleep system for my haversack setup I will give this a try thanks.. I know its not gonna do -30C but thats a hole nother ballgame with a backpack setup
@@BLACKIETHOMAS Yes that may do it.. I am having a hard time finding a poncho liner were I am did take a look at down duvet as an alternative but they are just to pricy to even consider..
Very nice Blackie, I've wondered about those. What do you think would be the lowest temperature you could still be comfortable with the Ranger Roll? 40's 50's??
It is not possible to accurately answer your question without identifying and factoring in the other dozen variables needed. 1) The amount and type of clothing you have, 2) Is there fire present, 3) Do you have overhead cover, 3) Do you have protection from wind, 4) Do you have or make a ground barrier, 5) Are you able to consume calories and the type, 6) What is your cumulative exposure time so far, 7) What is the length of time you are trying to be comfortable 8) What temperature is your body currently acclimated to, 9) Are there any other external heat sources available ie chem pack, other mammal, hope this helps
Honest question: Wouldn't putting the space blanket as the outermost layer accomplish the same thing but also protect your poncho from being damaged? It's waterproof, durable, and far cheaper to replace than a genuine USGI poncho. I guess the only advantage I see with the poncho being on the outside is the ability to snap it all together.
