The Poncho and Its Many Uses

The Poncho as supplied to the forces makes a good "rubber" blanket for a ground sheet, useful in many ways as a blanket, a wrap, a cushion, a bag, a sail, etc. Etc. There is a slit in the middle, covered by a hood. In case of rain slip the poncho over your head and you are protected. It is very light. Carry one nearby with you at all times, even if you are off but for a few hours.

The Poncho is used by every forces force in the world so if that doesn't convince you to pay a few dollars at your local government surplus store then nothing will.

Poncho

I cannot recommend highly adequate the use of the forces Poncho. It is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment ever invented.... If it's good adequate for the army, it's good adequate for our camping needs.

If on your own the Poncho will make an excellent one man protection (bivi) by simply attaching one end to a tree or hedge and fastening the other end to the ground using forked sticks as tent pins. This only needs to be made high adequate for you to enter and sleep under. Even the sides can be fastened to the ground for wind safety making a very snug sleeping area.

Just like your cell phone, you never know when you may need your Poncho. It protects you from sudden changes in the weather. If overheated, it is suitable as a wrap. If you are chilly put it nearby you, keeping it tight at the throat, and you will soon be warm, for, thin and light as it is, it is air proof as well as water-proof. If fatigued from overexertion, throw it on the ground, and lie down flat on your back.

(Five minutes flat on your back is of more rest to the body than an hour in any other position. When you are resting make a business of it. Throw all care and worry, of whether home or camp life, off your mind. Do nothing, say nothing, think nothing, be nothing. Just relax and recuperate.)

To make a poncho tent for two or three people, cut two stakes of suitable length, with a crotch at one end to hold the ridge pole; cut your ridge-pole and some small stakes or pins.

You will find abundance of suitable material at hand. Drive your two stakes the length of your poncho apart, and place your ridge-pole in position, which should be a little less in height than the width of a poncho. String two ponchos together by means of the eyelet holes. Throw them over your ridge-pole hood side out and fasten tightly by the pins and small pieces of string run straight through the eyelet holes at the side. A third poncho protects one end; the other end is left open for air and light. This seems very narrow quarters, but they will sleep two comfortably, and have been known, by a very little change, to adapt three.

This uncomplicated tent has the advantage of water-proof sides, is very light, and being in pieces, is unmistakably carried, and can be made and put up inside of twenty minutes.

There is much gained by placing two logs parallel to each other and setting your poncho tent upon them. This gives far more space than appears at first sight.

If you cannot find logs, use small trees, large stones and earth combined.

Select a cheerful and dry spot for pitching your tent. Select even ground and slightly sloping. If you expect to remain in camp any length of time, dig, or cut with a hatchet, a small trench nearby your tent. This will forestall the water from higher ground nearby you running into your enclosure. If the trees are too thick, make an chance so as to let in the sunshine. Do not thoughtlessly cut down more trees than necessary, and in most cases it will be found easier to find a sufficiently open spot, than to endeavor to make one. Camp as near to a spring or running water as you can, even if you are on a lake shore as running water is cleaner than that from a standing source.

Remember that if you always carry a Poncho you will avoid the job of making a protection for the night, avoid getting soaked in a sudden downpour, avoid sleeping on wet ground and avoid sitting in the rain at your camp fire.

The Poncho and Its Many Uses

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