I forgot how awesome my old woobie (pet name we had for the poncho liner in the service), but now that I have this one again I'm reminded of why these were one of our most coveted issued items. Other than the obvious, warmth, the poncho liner is very versatile. If you're a hiker or camper you're like me and probably like to pack things that have multiple uses to conserve space in your pack and just as important, to save weight. The poncho liner in conjunction with your poncho can make the difference between a cold and wet hike and a warm, comfortable and dry hike. Though it doesn't fold down particularly small it IS smaller than another sleeping bag and when used inside a lightweight bag it has kept me toasty warm down into the low 20's at night. This poncho liner is wider and longer than most of the other liners I've seen on Amazon and when spread out it was big enough to cover both my wife and I on a queen size air mattress with a foot to spare on both sides and its length was plenty long, even for some like myself (I'm 6'3"). Versatility and multi-use is the name of the game when choosing items to go in your pack, whether it's for a 3-day hike or for your bug out bag, this woobie is great. It's also a perfect item to keep in your vehicle in case you get stranded, it'll keep you warm and comfortable while you wait for the tow truck. Online you can find many other uses for the poncho and poncho liner. Combine your liner with the actual poncho and you've got an excellent makeshift waterproof sleeping bag, a tent and blanket, or a lean-to and blanket in case your out on a hike and the weather turns bad on you and you have to hunker down and wait it out. There's a reason the poncho and liner is used and taught in military outdoor survival schools. The edges are reinforced and the rip stop nylon can take a beating but it is soft enough to cuddle with on the couch, as a matter of fact my 8 year old routinely grabs mine to watch TV under when it's a little chilly and he has even figured out how to use the ties on the edges (meant for attaching it to the poncho or tying it together to use as a sleeping bag) to make a killer blanket fort, and we all know how important THOSE are! To sum it up, this woobie is top notch, top of the line design and materials, and the price is very affordable, especially considering all the uses it has. I have purchased a few more for my boys to use on Boy Scout campouts and I also got one for a buddy who is a veteran as well for his birthday. He swears it's the best birthday gift he's received since the Nintendo he got for his 10th birthday. You just can't go wrong with this one, from a guy who has used this product from combat in Afganistan to camping out with my Boy Scouts, I recommend this poncho liner to everyone. Definitely 5 stars!!! Read more
Love this woobie. It's as close to the military issue as possible for a commercial product. Lightweight and warm, good quality stitching should make this last a long time. Read more
Great product. Works as advertised. The color is only slightly off from government issue, but I suspect will fade into it with use and time. Read more
A bunch of my buddies served in the military and used to talk about these blankets. Turns out that they are actually pretty awesome. This is now my favorite blanket and I use it every night. Its great for roadtrips, camping, hunting, everything. There is almost always a good reason to bring one of the blankets with you. Doesnt really matter where you're going. Warm, lightweight, durable fabrics and nice seams, soft to the skin, breathable, no shedding, water resistance can be reapplied with a spray, but only if used outdoors. Not the best for rain or anything, but great for staying warm outdoors. Nice thickness. Doesn't seem to stain or retain too much odor. I legit love this blanket and plan on ordering more. Seems worth it to throw one of these into each of our cars for emergencies. Read more
I’m primarily using this as an indoor & warm weather DIY underquilt for my hammock, and for that it’s been perfect so far. For use as an underquilt, I tie the ends to mini carabiners and clip those to adjustable paracord loops attached to the ends of my hammock. This makes it very easy to detach if I get warm, or want to use it as a blanket. It also makes a pretty nice blanket, although the binding is made of a stiffer, more rugged fabric which is less pleasant to the touch than the rest of the poncho liner. The binding material also makes a mildly annoying noise, similar to that made by the very scratchy tags often found on throw pillows. I imagine with use & washings the binding will soften & become less noticeable. The main fabric is pretty soft & comfortable. It’s slightly softer than my cheapo Embark sleeping bag (which it will probably be replacing), though not nearly as silky & soft as my North Face sleeping bag. The poncho liner itself seems well-made, with no flaws that I can see. I imagine it will last for many years of hammocking, camping, and use around the house. As other reviewers have mentioned, the stuff-sack isn’t as well-made, and I doubt the straps would hold up to frequent use. I probably won’t really be using a stuff sack much, plus already own a few decent ones, so that isn’t really a concern for me. Read more
This was a gift to a family, used as part of a sleeping system. The liner was warm and comfortable. Read more
Even though it was made in China where most things are cr*p This blanket was high quality much better quality than the mitec version i juat bought and returned Read more
I got this patcha liner out a sense of nostalgia from back when I was in the marine corps, but when I received it, I forgot just how useful they are.Oh, my gosh, it's so light.But it keeps you warm, and if you're hot, it actually kind of keeps you a little cool, I don't know what they did to make that happen.But this is awesome Read more
