The Classic Poncho A Frame Shelter 

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This is the best set up for stealth camping. With practice you can strike camp in less than three minutes. As you stated in a previous video keep your gear tight by not leaving stuff strewn around you; use what you need and place it back in your pack.

Would love to see a video about how soldiers procure/purify water in the field.

This is a killer system. I purchased a poncho to have some gear protection and the ability to use it as shelter as well as poncho is insane value. Military guys sure know their way around the woods, respect.

Wasn't expecting the Super Metroid intro music, but hell yeah.

I learned a trick, knee high, an leave one side open, easy peasy. Thx

The Hooch! My only shelter in the early ‘90s. We didn’t have bivy bags. Only what is now called the ranger roll. And of course that old heavy sleeping bag which always got left on the deuce. Only used when traveling at highway speeds in the back of the deuce. We were issued a bug net but it was too bulky we relyed on Deep Woods Off until one year they issued everyone an aerosol can of DDT. I used that stuff wisely and sparingly. I made it last a couple years. That stuff the best. That stuff was GRUNT (BUG) PROOF! No trees, no problem! Slide the large Alice pack a couple inches under the poncho and secure it to the ground on the other side. The waist pad on the frame with a small disposable hospital pillow wrapped in a brown T-shirt and you got yourself a Hooch Hilton!

I traded a spare hutchie (Australian army tarp) for ACU poncho with a Wolfhound from the 25th ID and have found it to be one of the most versatile bits of kit I carry! I drape it over my pack to keep it dry, use it as a blanket in a pinch and use it as rain gear in static positions. I find it much better that our issued rain gear.

From a grunt to a grunt! I approved. I build that Shelter with a 3x3m tarp.

I carry the U.S. military poncho in my get home bag and planned to use it for shelter if need be. The bungee's are so obvious, but I never thought to use them for set up. Plus, the gortex bivey is a great idea.

My issue ponchos and poncho liner from 50 years ago were 63' x 90". After 40 years the ponchos disintegrated. Good Luck, Rick

Nice to see you respond to so many of your viewers. 👍

Howdy! Good video! I have kept a couple of these ponchos from way back. I like to use them as you show and also together with a poncho liner as a "ranger roll".

Nice and useful tips! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for the info!

Thank you for the information, I learned some new tricks here already

I love the stake tip, great idea!

That is excellent.. Learnt masses from you in minutes.. Thankyou. Incredible.. Its normal to u and no biggie but for civie its remarkable.

excellent videos - thanks

Brought back memories of the Back 40 !

Addicted to your videos

Dude you're cool AF! Am prepping right now and loving your channel. Cheers!

Outstanding brother!

Making pegs is good practice, and fun! But, everybody should carry a half dozen aluminum or ABS tent pegs. Sometimes it rains...

Hydration bladder as a pillow..... I can't believe I didn't think of that... Genius man!

many many years ago in West Germany I slept on the ground by using the bag for the old vehicle camouflage net and my mountain bag, I was able to completely wrap up, it poured rain that night and I woke up completely dry, if you're tired enough you find a way after flight school I flew my make shift tent lol

New subscriber, love your content. Very helpful, full of proven ideas!

Need to find a poncho and liner. Sleeping bag far too warm for spring and summer up here. Would love to see a video on how troops acquire and treat water in the field.

Awesome video and shelter idea! Just what I was looking for. Straight to the point, very lightweight, easy to setup, multifunctional and good for stealth camping if you have camouflage gear like yours. I especially think the bungee cord is a good idea since I hate tying and playing with cords.

Thanks Randall. You have a better philosophy. Than a lot, of those other guys. On RU-vid. Cheers

Nice one .you can use two sticks cut to the required length and put them at each end .love the idea with the cord attached to the pegs. Will be doing that cheers pal 😀👍OUT

Nice. Just found a deal on used ponchos, finding them real handy too.

Great vid GP. I only wish I could still lay on the ground these days. (Old age & arthritis Ha) but I did get a DD tarp on your recommendation. Love it. Goes great with my hammock set up. Still camping and rucking. Old guy style. Lighter & slower Ha!

Good vid, to the point and helpful. Keep it up ;)

Great content!

Great! It thise small things that makes all the difference 👍

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Good video. We want more. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

Hadn’t thought of using the bladder for a pillow . Thanks

Back in my younger days. All we had was a heavy ass solided green poncho....

Great and quick lesson

Hey I had the mosquitoe bar issued back in the 80's I could raise the front windshield of my truck through it across my cab and sleep in the swap with nothing buzzing around my ears. But that was fort Stewart GA

Great tips Randall. I like how you grabbed the stakes and packed it away. You mentioned that you've had your poncho's hood tied since you were issued it. Do you never use it as rain gear since you were issued the rain jacket and pants? If so, would a tarp of either similar size/weight be a better option? Nate

Thank you for this video. Great information.

Remember the days of sleeping against a tree with my alice as back supposed wearing the poncho.

Nice.

Classic.

With a drill sergeant yelling, Always make sure your not the last one!

I also stay with easy to put up easy to take down shelter simplicity is a part of 'survive' situation

Yes i Learn something.

Another great video Randall, thank you sir, and I’m still not getting notifications of your new material, which sucks. Can you recommend a grunt proof hydration bladder, I thought you mentioned a preference in one of your videos but I have not found it after searching ... ? Stay cool brother.

I think that was just about 2 minutes. These dudes are impressive.

“GP” Great 👍 Content 🇺🇸

I wish I had helpful more often, but this channel is life changing in a lot of ways, I wish I could help spread ýour channel, but I because a little unlike by my best friends lately because of a time I decided u o let loose on alcohol.. I'm going to lay low now, but still give reviews

I rarely had time to make a shelter. Most of the time I did not waste time since I wanted the ability to pack up and move quickly. Sure wish I had my hammocks back then! Just hang low to the ground. You have any stealth hammock camping videos? I have been saving your videos to have something to watch for after my surgery in a few weeks.

These are the same principles I was taught in the Danish army. Was surprised when I recently went on an exercise with some US National Guard soldiers who had tents issued! Looked super comfy, but didn't seem very tactical to me. They were camo of course, but were obviously way above knee height and not as fast to take down as my tarp setup. Anyone know anything about this?

Excellent video! Please tell me more about the bungee system. I’m using a fast ridge line but the bungee seems faster. If you don’t mind helping out a swabbie, can you please link me up to a previous video or explain the bungee system - I’d appreciate it. Keep up the great work! JD USNR 94-02 AG2/E5

Just started watching your channel, very interesting. Out of curiosity do you know or remember the manufacturer/model of the shirt you have on in this video? Many thanks

Hi there, Love watching your channel. I'm living in Australia and we have a lot of poison's snakes here, I've had no real issues but most of the time sleep on the ground in the bush. Question 'What is the best sleep system currently' that can handle things like snakes?

What is a good (grunt proofed) bug net for a bivy that you would recommend? Assuming we do NOT have access to an old military one? Ty.

That Super Metroid intro though 👌

How long are the bungee cords?

Thumbs up for the SuperMetroid Music.

Great video! What length bungie cords do you use for this setup?

what length bungie cords do you use-

When I was in the 82Abn Infantry we were issued the heavier think ponchos! That was in 81 and I still have them and one of the thin camo ones!

Very interesting video. The stake tip-great idea! Where can I buy such a mosquito net?

I looked through the comments but no luck- that bug net looks high speed, what brand is it kind sir? Loving your Chanel amigo. Cheers 173rd Airborne.

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Hi Grunt Proof, what’s the backpack you’re using? Looks really nice 👍🏻

"Making" tent pegs is a simple as taking a stick and breaking it into 4 pieces and forcing those pieces in the ground: anything more and you're over-thinking it!

Great short and the full video! What length of bungees are you using?

Thank you, closely matches what I do already. I don't use bungees but a ridge line. I think I should give bungees a try. But a question- using a poncho only as a tarp does seem wastefull to me. Either save yourself the weight of the hood- and the possible hassle by using a pure tarp, or use the poncho as as raingear (where it is mostly superior - depending on necessities). But I think, that is just one of those militray things, is it? You have to use what you are issued?

👍👍👍 Thanks

Who manufacturers the Army issued poncho? USGI? I have issue with grommets separating under mild to moderate tension. Appreciate you sharing your experience it is invaluable to those of us who didn't serve. Thanks for service

So do you have a second poncho for use on the march, or do you just resign yourself to being soaked and dripping when its pouring rain? Or is there a USGI umbrella? :D

Has anyone tied the liner to the poncho then made the A frame? I am wondering if it would make a warmer shelter if the A touches the ground and providing you have something under you and enough clothes. I am curious is the air space inside the shelter would be warmer with the liner attached to the poncho.

Nice! The $64,000 is....how trashed does that expensive ultralight gaf gear get, on a section or thru hike?

How are u getting ur bivy in ur assault pack? I can fit it in mine but I don't have room for shit else. Should I use some kinda stuff sack or is it just ur poncho when u only take ur assault pack

Kann man den US GI Poncho mit dem von Helikon vergleichen? Ich denke das der US GI stabiler und haltbarer ist?! Leider habe ich bisher noch keinen ordentlichen US Poncho hier in Deutschland kaufen können, oft werden uralte Ponchos zu einem hohen Preis angeboten... Hat der US Poncho innen eine PU Beschichtung?

Is that the MSR 3L hydration or 10?

What does a Grunt do 2 protect himself against ticks ? And what do u do about that specialy around here in Germany ?

Sure wish I was given a Poncho lol the Canadian Military gives us a heavy duty ground sheet to go with our bivi bag. Have you ever Grunt Proofed a Canadian military ground sheet?

I wanta know about where ya got that backpack and the name of it!

Cool video, what is the name of the bug net shown in your video.

new to your channel....what's the best place online to buy your style of poncho, bivy, etc.?

what length of bungee cords do you recommend?

Super Metroid. Gangster.

What bugnet do you use when tarp camping?

Can you do a video on poncho selection and what to look for? i have been looking for a DURABLE MIL SPEC poncho and it seems everything i have found is flimsy garbage and not grunt proof.

What brand of rain poncho is that.

Hello from Vorarlberg Austria 🇦🇹 I am 6'5 tall, do you think I would fit in the US sleeping system? 🤔 I think it's 6ft5 (1,98m)😅 Kind regards Leopold 🤗

Yo wheres Samus at tho

What steaks are you using sir

I know I'm late but Super Metroid is the best game of all time.

What pack is that. Molle 2 médium?

How long are you bungees

So,do you live in germany or AMERICA?

Is it considered stolen valor if i buy army issue gear but never served?

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