Military Poncho

Field Craft should be an ever evolving concept to tailor gear and find simpler methods for the field. The military poncho can be packed in a simpler way to avoid looking like a gypsy wagon. I teach a simple method to roll and tie down a poncho for easy storage in a rucksack whether to use as a cover or shelter material.
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[@Flashahol]

I use jam knots on everything now. Put a jam knot at both ends and you got a carry strap. To keep my cordage handy, I loop it around my pack's top strap. Makes clearing camp that much faster.

[@Maryland_Kulak]

It’s amazing to see the evolution of your videos from when this one was made through 2023.

[@SandyVos2012]

Love the knot! The Corporal sent me … enjoyed the video!

[@Sarlron13]

The jam knot alone made this video worth it for me. Thanks!

[@stuartniven2401]

How did I miss this one???? My porch is stuffed into my day bag 😂 this will fix it! Thanks Andrew!

[@bowdiersackett6433]

Thanks will be working on the jam knot for my bedroll setup

[@dillonharding1660]

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for so I can easily use my poncho in the field and pack it away nicely

[@scottmb99]

Thanks for this! I like your take on the jam knot and appreciate you taking the time to show us! Sean Kelly sent me and I'm glad he did!

[@brittburton3264]

Good instructional video. Clear and concise. One other benefit of keeping your gear nearly stowed like that is that any other stuff stowed in the same pocket will be more easily accessible and less likely to fly out and get lost when you (inevitably) have to pull out the poncho quickly in low light situations!

[@cliff9057]

This is one handy knot. Thanks for posting.

[@cthulhu6697]

I use a similar method of rolling and doubling up my military poncho, making a "burrito" as you aptly call it, use paracord to keep it like I want it, and using paracord to secure it to the frame ( melting the tips of some lengths of paracord, flattening them with something metal while the paracord is still "melty", and sliding it in the slots along the frame, looping it around and tying it ) on external frame rucks like my USGI MOLLE 2 large ruck, on the side of the frame. With internal frame rucks like the ILBE, I roll and double it up the same, along with my ruck cover, and keep them near the top of the ruck. I figure that if it starts raining I will need to get to both quickly to keep me and my ruck and gear from being soaked, so I keep them handy and easy to get quickly. With the MOLLE 2 large ruck it pushes on the sustainment pouches a bit, but not significant, and I can get both quickly and easily. I posted that so that some of your viewers may find it useful, especially people that use external frame rucks like the MOLLE 2. That way the poncho doesn't take up room in a pouch that can be used to carry more gear. I suppose it will also work nicely on ALICE packs and rucks with similar frames. I guess on ALICE type ruck frames that don't have the slots like MOLLE 2 frames, people would need to have a way of securing it so that it doesn't slip along the length of the frame. Good video, like and subbed, cheers :)

[@alclarkson7964]

I just joined your show,I I subscribe and pushed the bell. What I like about your show is you don’t do a lot of talking before you get to the subject of the show.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

I appreciate the feedback, thank you! I’ll work hard to keep that sub!

[@glynnellis5050]

Andrew, Thank you, I just applied this to my Helkon Tex Poncho.

[@barrycartner3855]

Simple, straight forward. Love it

[@Vohtwomax]

That one knot trick alone will save me a ton of headaches! Thank you for the hot tip!

[@jamesharding8929]

This is fantastic. Could you show us your preferred way to build a hooch or any tips/tricks you have to build a hooch?

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

James Harding Absolutely. I do have a shelter video coming soon! Thanks for the comment!

[@AMM118Honda]

Great video - I'd like to see more on knots!

[@kirneyc.thibodeaux649]

Great video. Rangers clear the way Charles

[@Tworescue01]

Simple, yet effective. As soon as I saw this I grabbed some paracord from my gear, cut some to arms length, and made these for both my poncho and tarp. Thanks for the idea!

[@AnyDayNow360]

I appreciate your tutorials and knowledge.. I am gonna work through all of them! Thanks for sharing and thanks for your service to our great nation!

[@theguywitheyebrows]

i USED TO stuff mine into its hood and then stuff it where ever it fit. previously. before this video. outstanding.

[@JohnAEglin]

Thank you , short and easy to understand

[@glock-hm3ro]

that was great man; thanks; I literally grew up sailing with my dad on his sailboats. Then I went through "Sailing and Seamanship" taught by the USCG Auxiliary and other career guys like Merchant Marines, etc. Having said that, I learned my way around "line" or rope on land. I STILL am learning great knots for use in the field. Thanks again.

[@mariuszjod7861]

I love your military tips, keep going 🤙

[@Crotone79]

41 YEARS OLD AND I JUST LEARNED THIS NOW THANKS TO YOU!!!! SUBBED!!!

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Thank you! I'll work hard to keep that sub!

[@williammccaslin8527]

A most excellent idea, thx.

[@dickhurtz1862]

I still do this, lol old habits die hard.

[@prospero6337]

Jam Knot Gold Thanks!

[@lesliemckinney8565]

You did a fabulous job teaching us how to tie that knot. Could you please show a truckers hitch and an arbor knot?

[@vincentcarrano6352]

Thanks, Great knot to know.

[@donaldbarr8300]

Very good tutorial.

[@melyssa8585]

Canadian Jam knot 🇨🇦 ;)

[@hiramhaji7813]

Great video

[@deathshaker0026]

Thank you that was awesome!

[@xPumaFangx]

I used to roll mine up leaving the hood unrolled. Then flip it into the hood. Then tightened the hood till it made its own bag. Would fit a 1qt. Inside or a FM 3-21.75. Learned it in osut training.

[@CRDODGE47]

Maybe but we had to attach it to our pistol belt for guard duty at the post ammo dumps

[@arctodussimus6198]

Liked and shared. Just commenting for the algorithms... Outstanding video! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Thanks!

[@danielclark4631]

You got great videos ranger !!!!

[@journeyman7189]

Thanks. Good tip. Nate

[@kissitnow898]

Back in the day we used the elastic boot blousers to hold our poncho together

[@calummcneil6006]

Really good information, and easy to use. I will use this system on my ponchos. Thank you for your video.

[@tinsoldier5621]

Cool. Thanks for the tip

[@tonymallia5142]

You truly have a gift to teach . Your passion in what you do really shows in you video's. Keep up the great work . I am interested in the USGI poncho is it the same as the real military poncho? Can you do a full review on the poncho that is sold on line and compare it to the real ponch. Thanks

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

This one is an old BDU military poncho I picked up at a surplus shop outside Fort Bragg over a decade ago. The way to tell if the poncho is actual military fabric is it will have the same finish on both sides and be made of 100% polyester. I did a video on ten uses with a poncho and most of the skills were using a real poncho or two. I boiled water in a cheap poncho over a fire as well as using rock boil technique. Here’s the link so you can see the difference between a full military poncho and a cheaper model: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIPcpKOZoc6Gqs0si=uutKPIcXY5UQl0kP

[@hammerhound168]

Outstanding class ! LOL just checking out your old content and commenting. Need to tweek the U-tube algorythims and get you over the 100k subs. Thankyou for your service sir.

[@cardiacbob]

You know what's even easier? Jamming it in the Ruck pocket like it's a stuff sack! Can you say OCD? LOL. love the channel, Major. Hooah!

[@hokudadog7637]

Thanks good demo

[@kurtrussell5228]

Thank you

[@KEVINWILLIAMS1017]

Thanks man good info

[@jkhoffman50]

Corporals Corner sent me to watch I’m glad he recommended you I subscribed. Also, great work keep it up enjoyed video.

[@jamesconnors5653]

Thank you much.

[@wolffo999]

excellent

[@concretecowboy4212]

Sewing the liners 2gther 4 a sleeping bag. Excellent 👌❗

[@CRDODGE47]

Bout ready for guard duty, we just used blouseing rubbers though.

[@SgtBooker44]

Now that’s a knot the Boy Scouts didn’t teach.

[@jamescrowe7892]

No they didn't.

[@kendralynn2490]

Freakin beautiful!!!!

[@concretecowboy4212]

Thnxs 4 👍✌💯🇺🇸 sharing

[@leebratton7570]

this is how i have my poncho now but with 4 light stakes and a quick deploy ridgeline

[@matthewferreira2176]

Awesome

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

This is commonly called a Canadian Jam Knot. There are other videos if you want to see a different method of tying the same thing.

[@Hoonozit]

Easy instructions to follow for the knot. I have always used the same couple of knots for everything that I tie. I now have the jam knot added. Thanks.

[@samikhal5455]

Why would anyone give this video a thumbs down?? Idiots. I’m going to learn this knot!

[@johnreed6856]

Could you show the folding of the poncho

[@alexandercarder2281]

I’ve subscribed

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Thanks! I'll work hard to keep that sub!

[@alexandercarder2281]

@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft You don’t have to worry about loosing me your content is awesome 😎

[@stephendulajr.8124]

I thought those straps were boot bands at first.🙂

[@thomasmusso1147]

👍👍👍

[@davidnachbaur6805]

What brand poncho do you use?? Thanks for the video

[@Jaybird196]

Also, since you mentioned Paracord, do you have anything about how to use the outer sheath? I've seen many talk of the inner strands, but none show any applications for exterior. Thanks.

[@cthulhu6697]

+Jay ird196 The most common uses I've seen for the paracord "shell" is melting it with a lighter and using something flat and metal like the side of a blade ( so you don't burn your fingertips ) to spread it to repair small holes and tears in rucks and gear, and people that like the ALICE system ( I much prefer MOLLE ) use it to secure the ALICE clips so they stay secure ( apparently the ALICE clips come open occasionally, according to people who use and like ALICE gear )

[@lbhunter6341]

Great info...enough with the "good to go" though...detracts from the great content 👍👍

[@anders1685]

thanks for the jam knot video, what kind of backpack were you using?

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

It’s a Tactical Tailor Malice Pack

[@anders1685]

@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft THANK YOU, I am going to try and find one

[@destinationbushcraft1833]

Does this Jam Knot go well on toast?

[@Adam-zz3ww]

smart

[@JOJO-kh9ck]

Where to buy legit mil grade poncho and poncho liner?

[@gregsanderson2470]

Have made any mods to your poncho and or liner ?

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

They are good stand-alone items. The only mods I have are adding a zipper to the poncho liner similar to the Swagman Roll and then sewing two liners together to double them up and to act as a sleeping bag.

[@Jaybird196]

Are you still with the army?

[@createlovehappy]

If 550 cord is good… is 1100 cord better? Please explain.

[@pete3816]

So wait…. If I want to put my poncho in a side pocket… you’re saying I can roll the poncho up AND keep its shape with some paracord?! OMG! 😂

[@mohitc843]

Comment ❤

[@gco40gray82]

What name brand poncho is this?

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Government Issue

[@gco40gray82]

I like the ripstop quality it seems to be. Wish I had 1.

[@cthulhu6697]

@@gco40gray82 U.S.G.I. military ponchos are pretty easily found surplus for around $30 at many vendors. Ranger Joe's has U.S. military style for $30 and they are ripstop nylon and pretty much the same thing as the real military ponchos if everywhere is sold out of the military ones

[@ShihabdeentheCyclist]

What's the sizes dimensions

[@daveagar5594]

I think people would like to know how to tie it off. As Mors does. His vids don't capture it correctly. Canadian jam knot followed by a half hitch I think. Making a bed.. its all jam knots that are followed with a hitch. I can send the vid if you wish.

[@sobrevivenciaead1513]

Up

[@mike-yp1uk]

You forgot the stakes

[@RomanPepper]

Спасибо!

[@erinhellebuyck7527]

Thank you