Ponchos

[saxon12343]

Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone knows how good or bad these are, as I saw them advertised and my thoughts went to kneeling in front of a guy underneath the poncho he is wearing:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anyoo-Waterpro ... NrPXRydWU=

[rubberdee]

MrDoudy says

I once went out for a walk in a torrential downpour one very hot summer day in just waders and a rubber ex-army poncho,

I always thought it a great shame that the rubber was on the outside of those army ponchos. I still have a couple, in fair condition, date stamped with the broad arrow around the nineteen forties. I bet non of todays stuff lasts that long.

rd

[spitfire617]

Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone knows how good or bad these are, as I saw them advertised and my thoughts went to kneeling in front of a guy underneath the poncho he is wearing:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anyoo-Waterpro ... NrPXRydWU=

I cannot answer that question as I have never had that make!

I have these versions which are not bad
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HELIKON-TEX- ... %3A2334524

[rubbermac]

Through personal experience,i always find the old Oilskin cycle capes from the 50s and 60s are excellent for this service

[spitfire617]

Through personal experience,i always find the old Oilskin cycle capes from the 50s and 60s are excellent for this service

Yes but you cannot get them!

[hotwilly]

Through personal experience, I always find the old Oilskin cycle capes from the 50s and 60s are excellent for this service

Never had the pleasure of an oilskin cape
By the time i needed one, mid 60s thick yellow pvc cycling capes were the thing - they were / are nice , in a different way .
I bought one about 5 years and it feels and smells nice

[KlepperGuy]

Check out Ebay.
Search for 'Poncho Army Surplus'
Some good ones turn up and if you are lucky you can get the German army ones as these are rubber.