DIY Poncho. My most versatile piece of gear!

[@paulhill7726]

Dude I’ve literally been thinking of this type of multi purpose gear. Great job and proof of concept

[@ernststravoblofeld]

This is so funny for me, because a little before you posted this, I made nearly the same poncho. I use it as a hammock mostly, and kind of a bivvy when I have to sleep on the ground. This and a 10ft tarp, is my whole shelter system. It really is about the most useful thing I own.

[@TrailBreaker]

Absolutely! How does it hold up in the head-hole area as a hammock?

[@ernststravoblofeld]

@@TrailBreaker No problems. I based my hood around a lengthwise slit, rather than a round hole, though, to avoid any strength issues.

[@randomlife718]

Thanks for making the video. I actually searched for this.

[@TrailBreaker]

Glad I could help

[@Falin1989]

Great video! Rain ponchos are amazing piece of gear, but those you can buy are usually too small and not the best quality. Can you share the type of fabric you used for this project?

[@kenwebster5053]

Yes, been toying with this kind of thing a while. Looked at some available products. I found the hoochie poncho is just too heavy & badly made to be useful. The hood is made to go over a helmet, so that just doesn't work. Your design seems similar but more practical & serviceable . More recently, I have been trying to come up with more ultralight solutions. Part of that is multi use like your poncho/tarp/hammock/bivvey, only lighter & more compact. The reason is that I mostly do day walks or fly fishing outings. The intention is obviously to drive home at the end of the day or return to a camp, but I am considering the contingency plan for an unplanned overnight. So in this case I have minimal carrying capacity & don't want to expend too much effort carrying things that probably won't get used at all. I got a small 2.8m x1.5m super lite tarp. I can wear this as a cloak with a hood, or set it up as a shelter in several different configurations, or it could possibly be used as a bivvy but I would avid that as it is much more comfortable & less likely damaged as an overhead shelter. I could peg a mylar sheet inside it to reflect the warmth of a fire onto me as well, also protecting the mylar from wind damage. I haven't used it in a simulated event though still going through a process of working things out. I figure I'd have to gather heaps of vegetation for a warmish bed & use a SOL bivvy which will be darn uncomfortable, but it's an emergency thing & there really isn't anything that is warm & day back light & compact. If it's cooler, I carry a compressed down jacket in addition to day clothes. I tend to think there is no light weight option for warmth, without a fire, so that is my plan for warmth, just better not be incapacitated. For planned overnights I have more normal light weight & comfortable hiking gear. It's great what you have done, when do you go into production?

[@TrailBreaker]

Lol thanks! I’m in same boat. It’s great for lightweight rain protection over a pack but I’m already carrying a tarp and hammock. It’s just a nice redundancy in case one rips while at camp

[@TrailBreaker]

Are you a poncho or rain jacket person? What brand do you prefer? Let me know😁

[@patriciadunne3384]

I LOVE THIS

[@TrailBreaker]

Thanks!

[@anthonyjuarez7543]

Awesome.

[@jamessnellenberger7503]

do you by chance have plans for this? I am looking to make one for myself.

[@makingry]

Agreed! Would love a pattern if you have one.

[@gonzalez7805]

Is this part one of a series?

[@RockStudioLive]

Great craftsmanship. Liked and subbed!

[@TrailBreaker]

Thanks! Welcome aboard!

[@surfhira]

Can you share the hoodie pattern?

[@sherwooddunn3762]

How many yards of material did you buy for this project?

[@TrailBreaker]

2.5 I think

[@danielleung314]

hi, i hope u see this comment. Mind making a video on how to make this? Especially how you design the hoody. Thanks!

[@braamies5339]

I am viewer 6,960. I should congratulate myself.... I just did.

[@solb101]

That is very cool. How did you attach the gypsy studs? It would be great to see a video on how you string up the hammock. Best regards.

[@anders1685]

good product!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TrailBreaker]

Thanks!

[@Evoq_q]

You need to sell this :D

[@winstonsmith328]

Hello, would you share the pattern if you have one ? Thanks !!

[@BrosephRussell]

Thats awesome

[@ah-vb1tm]

*gasps* i wanted one for me this weekend for a rainy festival but now i want to make them for the homeless

[@mtbboy1993]

never used a poncho, or sleeping outside, but never had the need for one yet, I use a jacket almost all year long, of course not when 30C and dry. but wet cold days and winter, for winter I layer up with base layer and a jersey, and sue trousers if wet snow or very cold, and a extra jersey if really really cold.

[@erinsmith1061]

what material did you use? and where do you get the material to put it together

[@winstonsmith328]

Call him David Dunn :D

[@StephenRBlack]

Sweet. My only question is, where's the tutorial? 😉

[@AMERICANPRIDE1100]

How much to buy one from you what material did you use

[@TrailBreaker]

Ha! I just made one and I love it! I used 1.6 oz/yd silpoly. You can buy a similar one (little heavier and sewn better😁) at www.wildernessinnovation.com. That's where I got the idea. Mine is lighter, longer for hammock use and the hood is fitted smaller. Thanks for watching👊

[@herrent]

@@TrailBreaker looks like they make some great stuff! Thanks for that!

[@Zaggrippas]

I have one I d made of waxed canvas

[@JohnMartin-co5to]

Why didnt you share your pattern

[@jbutzi]

Good video and nice DIY poncho. I like the multi functionality. I have been thinking about making one as well, but maybe a little bigger so it could be a primary shelter with a bivy. I am thinking 65 x 108 or so. Another thought is 9 x 6.5 x 5 foot trapezoid. If necessary I may have one end fold up in poncho mode if it is too long.

[@TrailBreaker]

jbutzi at 101” it’s a little long as a poncho but is great as a tarp/hammock. Let me know if you make one👊