Basic survival items

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The XL ponchos from Onewind or Wilderness Innovations (Onewind is far cheaper) make a great emergency shelter in the cave configuration. They offer more room and more protection than a simple lean-to and I can stretch out more. They are close to the same 5’x9’ as a Kifaru sheep tarp. These can protect my down puffy layers or Gore Tex rain gear in a dodownpour.

Which of the 2 ponchos that you mention is the one you posted a photo of?
Thanks

 

[mcseal2]

The Wilderness Innovations I modified a little. It’s a lot stronger material and tougher, but way more expensive and I’ve heard wait times are bad. I have several of the Onewind ones and they work too. They have a strap to elevate the head end (kinda like I added to the WI one), but the foot end they do not.

Thread 'Latest version of my perfect poncho/tarp shelter'

Nov 6, 2023

I've talked about this on various other threads, but thought I'd make one dedicated to the new version. I read we all pack our fears, and I don't disagree. The items I won't compromise on have become a fixed blade knife, metal container (Vargo titanium BOT), and a poncho or tarp. I am always looking to carry less and lighter things that are more multi-purpose. On some trips like my Alaska hunts I carry a good rain jacket and pants plus a tarp. Sometimes even when packing breathable rain gear I'll use the poncho or a tarp to protect the rain gear while holed up waiting out a hard rain...

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