Lightweight Rain Gear Poncho Emergency Survival Cover Shelter Norwegian Military Style

We recently took a big vacation that included bringing and riding our bikes. Since it was mid-March we had to be prepared for anything from snow/ice (which we got) to rain (which we got) to warm, sunny days (which we also got). We got these ponchos to carry in our rear bike bags in the event of rain. Luckily, we didn't get any rain while riding, but we did have several occasions where we had to pack/load/unload/walk/hike in the rain, and these ponchos were great. They fold up really small, they're lightweight, and they're extremely waterproof. If they have any negative it's that they aren't very durable, but we expected that.. They certainly lasted for our trip, but I wouldn't expect them to last through more than a dozen or so uses before developing tears. But, if you can appreciate these as relatively cheap insurance that you can use a few times then replace, they're great.

This seems to be a very good quality emergency poncho. Great size and weight. Will fit almost anywhere as it comes packaged. Mine even came with a ziploc bags with drain holes to store it in after use. Heavy trash bag like material. Better than any dollar store poncho out there.

I tried on the poncho. I am 6'-2" tall. The poncho came half-way down my calves, so the length is good. I need to try it with a backpack on to see how much coverage I get. The width covered most of my arms, better than some other ponchos I have. The poncho measured 48" tall (96" when unfolded) but only 59" wide - one inch shorter than advertised. However, as I said, I think it did a good job of covering my arms. It is made of light-weight material. But if you're not running through brush, it should hold up for several wears. And it has no grommets or snaps on the sides. You might want to keep a length of cord handy to tie around the waist to help keep it closed in high winds. It took me a while to unfold it because it had so many folds in it. I wouldn't wait until it's already raining to get it out of its carrying bag and use it for the first time. I have no intention of ever trying to put it back in the little bag it came in. Remember, this is advertised as a light-weight, emergency poncho. It's not intended to be a full-time poncho/tarp/tent/ground cover. But, I think it will do a lot better than many other so-called "emergency" ponchos. And it's a lot lighter than my regulation Army poncho.

The poncho itself is nice, and the store bag is compact so that it doesn't take up a lot of space. That said, the bag is so compact that you are going to have a really hard time folding the poncho back up. It is possible, just not easy.

It is kind of like garbage bag weight, so heavier than the cheap ones. I am 5'2 and it is so huge it goes all the way to my feet and even my hands are covered it's so wide. I was able to repack it into it's little bag, about half again longer than it was which still fit in the bag which makes it even more reusable. The sides do not have snaps, but that will actually help it breathe. Many good uses for this poncho/blanket. Glad I bought two. I hear you can get ones that breathe with side snaps for a few dollars more, but for a multi-purpose camping ground sheet, tarp poncho, blanket to keep the rain off, this generous size is quite wonderful for the money, and I like Norwegians anyway lol.

As an emergency shelter, it works well. The material is plastic, but fairly thick and reasonably durable. It is long, so will provide protection for even tall people (I am 5'11" and it comes to about mid calf). The face hole in the hood is a bit small, but being plastic will stretch a bit, or you can cut it to enlarge it. The way it comes packaged is good for a small backpack, but I can't get it to pack as small after I opened it up. Update: I still rate the poncho highly, just be careful trying to pull on the hood to get your face through the hole, the material rips where you pull. It is very good for an emergency poncho, but not indestructible.

Why did I not know about this product before? I will have to buy another one because my husband took mine! He is a bicycle rider and uses it when he rides in the rain. I kept him totally dry on his last bike ride. The rain poncho is of high quality and light. It is well priced and was delivered on time.

This poncho is better than those flimsy clear ones and probably right at (or just under) 3-mil repurposed contractor garbage bag level. Especially in that it is readily functional as an actual poncho with a corded hood piece. No 55-gal. drum liner is going to give you that. My use-case is to use this bag for ancillary emergency kits and bags. The little bag it comes in can be repurposed. No way am I getting it back in there, BUT a bigger storage zip lock type bag is also included and I mostly got the poncho back into that one after trying it on. I am not a diligent folder, so I am sure someone can fully accomplish this. I also like the subdued green color for some camouflage without it actually being a camo design. I am 5'2" and the front poncho line edge lands right at tops of my shoes. It is definitely big enough to use as a small temporary tarp shelter for a smaller-to-average sized person. If you're going to go that route, you could use makeshift 'buttons' to cinch cordage to or have 4-6 of the smaller tarp clips on hand with some cordage at the least. Adding short bungees, tent stakes, and paracord should round things out on that count. I level things up with a 30' (minimum) rapid deployment ridgeline consisting of at leat 3 hanging prussic loops, 2 carabiners or soft shackles, a bowline/bolin knot, marline spike hitch + rolling lock trucker hitch clinches it. Plenty of videos out there on how to DIY these. However, I plan on adding folded over duct taped reinforcement points on the corners and edges where the tarp clips are going to clamp onto to lessen the potential immediate rip factor during moderate(+) winds. I'm very happy with this purchase. I can definitely see myself getting more of these ponchos in the near future. I plan on testing this in winter temps by layering an emergency mylar poncho right underneath and then a synthetic poncho liner underneath that for a lightweight 24-72 hour Get Home Bag shelter system. With a lightweight 6'x8' - 7'x9' silnylon tarp (or even an extra one of these ponchos), that could be the ticket. Perhaps adding a small roll of .7 mil or 2 mil plastic sheeting for a sit-up / plow point super shelter configuration to get through a cold night (my head gears are turning with this). As comfortable and good night's rest as you can make it to then keep it moving when daylight breaks. Walking at night may cause one to fall into a random hole on the side of the road. Ask me how I know. Where I live I can be up to ~50 miles away from home at any given time so an overnight or 2 may be in order if a Get Home situation ever transpires.