The original poncho comes from Peru, but we will rather imagine a military raincoat under this term today, that can also be used to build an emergency shelter, if necessary. In addition to military and army raincoats, you also find compact disposable tourist raincoats and ponchos or a special emergency poncho, that prevents heat leakage in bad weather.
More infoMilitary ponchos are a reliable way to protect against rain. In contrast with umbrellas, classic hiking raincoats and waterproof jackets, it offers the following advantages:
- you can throw it over your backpack together with you, so that it will not get so wet
- US Army ponchos can be joined to form larger tents
- sleeves can be created using press studs
- a perfect shelter can be made with the help of a poncho and a pair of rubber bands