Poncho Liners and such

[Andy in NH]

 

[Warrior1A]

Got mine issued in 2001 and still have it... errrr, I have two. I mean, definitely one.

 

[GPP]

That video was terribly accurate.

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Got mine issued in 2001 and still have it... errrr, I have two. I mean, definitely one.

Yup I have my original 4 I mean 1 as well

 

[atilla]

Yup I have my original 4 I mean 1 as well

the kitten loves the one you gave him, he also sometimes curls up inside that pack. loves the smell of afghanistan for some reason. he's an odd duck.

 

[GPP]

the kitten loves the one you gave him, he also sometimes curls up inside that pack. loves the smell of afghanistan for some reason. he's an odd duck.

It was indeed a fine smelling place! Im glad hes rocking out on the woobie, theres no better item to sleep on lol

 

[M60]

Last I knew mine was somewhere in South East Asia. Never used it much. To slippery to be of any good humping through the boonies. Coludn't keep the thing wrapped on a pack with canvas straps. It kept slipping out. Nice at night though when I had it and when it wasn't monsoon season.

 

[GPP]

Last I knew mine was somewhere in South East Asia. Never used it much. To slippery to be of any good humping through the boonies. Coludn't keep the thing wrapped on a pack with canvas straps. It kept slipping out. Nice at night though when I had it and when it wasn't monsoon season.

Dude, say the word and one will be in the mail, Ill even wash and dry it first!

 

[Andy in NH]

Pentagon Issues Shocking Poncho Liner Recall; Well-Loved “Woobie” Now Banned

From my cold, dead [STRIKE=hands]hands[/STRIKE] body!

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In a dramatic revelation that is sure to rock active duty military and veteran communities all over the world, the Pentagon quietly released guidance that directs Central Issue Facilities across all US military activities to recall the “poncho liner,” a stuffing-filled nylon blanket which is perhaps the most popular and widespread piece of military equipment ever issued, and for commanders to ban the use of ones purchased on the civilian market. These unprecedented actions are reportedly being taken due to troop safety, budgeting, and climate change concerns.

 

[CoastieRon]

My buddy bought 3 and made underquilts for his and his son's hammocks. My brother in law did the same.

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[ochmude]

"climate change concerns"???????

Obama has gone too ****ing far this time

 

[TayNinh_66]

We usually called them "Green girls."
When I got to 3rd ID in Germany I had a "Marne Blazer" made. It was the standard issue rain coat with a poncho liner cut up and sewn into it. Obviously back before Goretex was invented....

In was in 2/30 based at Schweinfurt in 67 & 68. TC on an M114. Quickly took a poncho and wool blanket to local seamstress and had a jacket made. Warm and dry. Sort of. Tracks were refrigerators and heaters never worked.

Poncho liners started showing up in Vietnam in early/mid 66 IIRC. Heavy canvas shelter halves with stakes and poles were quickly ditched.

 

[M60]

I had one once, back in the day. I used it on the ground as a bed, but it didn't last to long.

 

[fitzknny]

Mine, by the mid seventies had so many rips, tears ,stains, cigarette burn marks, I had to survey it. Forgot all about them till about ten years ago. Went out and bought a couple more. . . . Perfect for summer sleeping. They still rock !

 

[Stape]

Poncho liner was a coveted piece of gear. That and the field jacket liner. I came in at 1995 and the field jacket was long gone but the liners were still around and with no field jackets issued, they were plentiful. Used to wear the liner under my cammies, like one would with the old poly-pros, and tuck the collar/lapel area under the cammies so it didn't show.

Two other peices of gear come to mind. The fleece and boat sweater. I was issued a nice polar-tech OD green fleece with the EGA on the tag over the back of the shoulders. This was new to me my first time in Irag (2003) I still wear it often. I've stiched and repaired that thing so many times.....

The boat sweater was a wool blend, brown turtleneck sweater with 4 buttons up top, was popular on submarines. They discontinued it and guys on the boat would wear the new black fleece jacket for a boat sweater. We could still wear our old brown ones but few did preffering the fleece jacket. I wore mine though. Mostly out of comfort and nostalgia. I still wear it around the house often, its like my comfy Mr. Rogers sweater.

The Marines didn't issue the greatest gear compared to whats out there today, but a few items never needed improving upon anyways.

 

[Andy in NH]

 

[ddp335]

I was just coming here to post that!

 

[SS1]

Got to Luv those things, Have the Liner ,Poncho, And a P38 that still hangs from my key chain

 

[Andy in NH]

The "enhanced" poncho liner is now being issued:

http://www.breachbangclear.com/usmc-does-something-smart/

 

[inerlogic]

my original poncho liner from '94 is long gone..... Bosnia deployment saw to that.... i have a replacement i bought before ETSing that has rarely been used....

this thread reminds me... i need to get a liner for my field jacket.... they had us turn ours in when we were issued Gortex parkas....

still have the Gortex too.... great raincoat....

 

[evalance]

still got mine original dutch army issued i took with me when I moved over the pond . I honestly was never a fan and used it perhaps once