Helikon-Tex Poncho U.S. Model Review by Greencraft
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Review Summary
The reviewer mentions that it is summertime in the UK, which means rain and that he will be doing a couple of videos on rain gear. He talks about his preferred type of clothing, which is a light woollen shirt, which he wears as part of his layer system or as an outer layer. He notes that the shirt is breathable and comfortable but does not keep the rain out. He then introduces the main item of the review, the waterproof poncho, which he always carries in his pack. He mentions that he has used ponchos a lot over the years, and they are versatile pieces of kit that can be used to keep the wearer dry, as a shelter, for collecting water, and even as a stretcher. He also mentions that he has used British Army ones and American ones in the past, which were good but heavy and light respectively. He now uses the Helikon-Tex poncho which is modeled on the US Army one.
The reviewer then goes on to talk about the dimensions and weight of the poncho, which is just over 2 meters by 1.45 meters and weighs just under 500 grams. He notes that the cost is less than 25 pounds and that it is a versatile and ideal item to carry in a pack. He then talks about how the poncho is versatile in use, as it not only covers the wearer but also covers their pack and that it is cut long enough that most of the time waterproof trousers are not needed. He notes that it is not ideal for mountainous or moorland terrain, but is great for woods as it does not get particularly windy and the rain falls from above. He mentions that it keeps out a lot of rain, but may feel damp on the inside, and that the hood is simple but effective and that it has grommets around the sides and pop snaps that can be used to turn it into a makeshift shelter and to clip it to other people's ponchos to make a bigger shelter. He concludes by saying that a waterproof poncho is a simple, effective, and versatile item that should always be carried in a pack and that the Helikon-Tex poncho is a good option.
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