GROUND POUNDER THE FORGOTTEN PONCHO TRICK

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks for all your support and watching the videos i will have more in the ground pounder series coming this fall

[@chsdrone4551]

I could watch these all day. Soak up that wisdom from a very wise man 💪

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

I appreciate that

[@chado_outdoors]

Thanks, Blackie! I've gotten tired of preaching the versatility of the poncho. These young bucks just don't understand. We were taught to truly survive and how to use our gear.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Well said

[@bushcraftoz2]

So true the poncho is an excellent and versatile piece of kit

[@branch_preparedness]

This was excellent Blackie. Showing how to use items we're probably already carrying in different ways is another tool to add to our woodsy knowledge. Great job!!!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@anim8torfiddler871]

Thanks for another trick for this camper. Thought I knew a fair amount, but It's been 20+ years since I've done camping...

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You bet!

[@asmith7876]

I love my poncho, I still have mine from the 80’s and another I got from a surplus place. They’re like unicorns these days. In January 1985 I was laying in the snow, wearing my poncho, and qualifying with our M-16’s. I’ve used it as a windbreaker, rain protection obviously, sleeping bag…great piece of gear, nice video!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

it has countless uses

[@outbackowl3040]

Hi Blackie, greeting from Australia 🇦🇺 thank you for your time to make these videos, muchly appreciated.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks for watching

[@thebeastofbrayroad9382]

Hello Blackie , nothing to do with the subject but , I heard about a " technique " to withstand the cold when you do not want to be spotted by a night fire ! It is about digging a '' grave '' of 30 centimeters ... at your waist , then light a fire inside and all along this grave , then before night comes , we fill the '' grave '' and sleep on top ... So no one '' sees '' the fire and we sleep warm ... I know it's fastidious but quite convenient ...

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yep its a coal bed or hot bed it works well when done right

[@billg7101]

Long Live the Republic 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 God Bless America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@williammccaslin8527]

We use to call them snow pillows, the only difference was, when you stuffed it, you layed on it to compress it, then stuff it more, then rolled it up. Made one hell of a difference when camping on snow, but this was almost 50 yrs ago in the mil. Thx for the memories LOL BLACKIE

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yep its easy to compress then open one end add more and resnap it to fill it to the level you want

[@latigomorgan]

With all the bushcraft knowledge I have, a couple weeks ago, I was out in the forest cutting wood, but hadn't filled up my trailer and truck yet, so figured I'd spend the night. I had a cot in the truck and an old green wool blanket and a military poncho. I set up the cot in the bed of the pickup, pulled the blanket over me and draped the poncho over. It wound up raining almost all night, but I stayed nice and dry and comfortable. I was more concerned about bears, as I'd seen a couple in the area in the past, but didn't see any this time. No bushcraft shelter - just the poncho and a blanket on a cot.

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

I'd not before heard of this...but I'll most definitely remember it. Thanks Blackie

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

glad to do it

[@floydsmith2296]

Speaking of, and based your suggestion, I called Jennifer at Kaufman's Army Surp and she dug through the boxes and found me a decent poncho AND liner! And she gave me a great price! No holes and still very serviceable. The camp's don't match but I don't care. Long live the US Poncho! See you in October Blackie!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

awesome

[@outbackowl4026]

Hi Blackie, greeting from Australia, thank you for your time to make these videos. Muchly appreciated,

[@patrickharmon9459]

Just one word to say, AWSOME

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thank you very much

[@Chris-z1y7n]

Thanks blackie that's another outstanding

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks for watching

[@jeffrichards5106]

Great trick Blackie. Thanks! 👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

No problem 👍

[@TwoSoundsatOnce]

I use a green poncho as a green screen. I carry shelter on person EDC. This was awesome!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks for watching

[@JJ-JOHNSON]

I like that, Thanks Blackie.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks for watching

[@kennethwilson8633]

Good one but I’ll just use my wool blanket inside it or poncho liner or both worked for years as a sleeping bag. Have fun stay safe.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks for watching

[@mrkultra1655]

Thanks Blackie

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

glad to do it

[@JohnTBlock]

That's a neat trick for a quick tick mattress, if you're without the trash-can liners, Blackie.( but I'd use the bags first, if I got em!) Thank you, sir.

[@scottcatchot1598]

Greetings from Texas.i have never seen this trick. Thanks for sharing

[@snowjoe43]

Your a wealth of knowledge Blackie!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks

[@smoothvern165]

Sweet trick! Thank you!👍👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

No problem!

[@hagman1077]

Greetings Blackie- One of the many uses of the poncho. Depending upon the time of season and where you were stationed at, the poncho was carried with you, usually folded up in your cargo pocket. On you during formations, drill and ceremonies (marching), MOS training and of course, all field training exercises. They work in all seasons and probably without a doubt, one of the most versatile items to have. Many folk dont have a clue how to use them, so its good you do these videos. Thanks again and be safe in that heat down there- Carry On-

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thank you for your service !

[@hagman1077]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS Thanks for your videos-

[@MikeBius]

Great stuff, Blackie!

[@markfletcher5457]

You always have great info.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

I appreciate that!

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

Cool, love the idea. What about using that last section of the poncho as a cover when you lay on the bed? Im not sure if enough is left to cover an average size person. My mind is racing on what can be done with the extra flap. I guess I’ll have to get an Army poncho and see what I can come up with. 😊

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

it might work is your on the small side

[@hiramhaji7813]

Great information

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Great video. God bless. From Glenn CATT. in Massachusetts.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks for watching!

[@bushcraftoz2]

Thankyou for all the great info

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Any time!

[@duanerogers1166]

Awesome thanks Blackie

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

your welcome

[@davegoodridge8352]

Good information

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

😊Thanks Blackie

[@stevenladrig9592]

I have used a leaf bed in hermit just to keep me warm at night they do keep you warm

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yes they do

[@JamesP523]

Hadn't thought of that use for a poncho before. Should keep the filler from drying out as much as a browse bag so you don't have to refill as often if you are staying in one place for a while.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

correct

[@jelkel25]

Never seen that done with a poncho before. Way back when we used to do that with two burlap sacks, they were another thing that had multiple uses, back then they were thrown out after use as garbage so they cost you nothing.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yep i have used feed sacks as well

[@Mr808islands]

i like this idea / glad i carry 2 of those-on my 5 c's thank sharing idea's

[@timblankemship9698]

Heck yes that works well!!

[@joshsimp1995]

Thank you for the video

[@i_am_a_freespirit]

Thank you. A good Video!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you liked it!

[@williamritter7054]

Do you ever have to replace the snaps and if so where did you find them?

[@ahabstar]

No because replacement would be a real test. You could install a standard snap beside the damaged one. Or look up Gypsy Stud for the same style in use. Which are harder to find.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yep if they go bad just replace with off the shelf ones from fabric store

[@williamritter7054]

@@ahabstar thank you

[@gwpattrick]

So a browse bed. Corporals Corner done this.

[@worm_vaquero]

I'm glad Blackie did it, or I would not have seen this

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

corporals corner is a awesome guy

[@StevenLaDrig-w1r]

Can I do? This with an 8 / 8 canvas tarp that I got AU.S military tarp , it's got snaps all around it

[@DrewB439]

You out in Alabama?

[@GordonCodyDixon6591]

It looks like you could use the last file for a blanket

[@williamdroom5789]

I bet with some bungee cord that could be made into a 3/4 length hammock underquilt in a pinch.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i have made underquilts with ponchos and poncho liners before they serve well in a pinch

[@olddog6658]

Only blanket I had in RVN. Marines travel lite....Really.

[@westbsa7424]

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks

[@oldschooljeremy8124]

I'm in the desert, probably mesquite debris and cactus would not be ideal for using in this...

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

true

[@PP-uv1kw]

i be carry 15 ponchos to do all this stuff.

[@DougShoeBushcraft]

I'm not as good as I was.....

[@billg7101]

🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍

[@billg7101]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jlastre]

Wait I paid like $70 for a body pillow. I was too late to watch this video.

[@stevemalibu99]

Love it! Excellent video

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks so much!