Solo Wild Camp With The Honcho Poncho - by Thermarest
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- Haze Outdoors Channel
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Fun or technical? You decide. The Honcho Poncho offers extra warmth and water resistance for any outdoor activity as a blanket or poncho. Wear it while relaxing around camp before layering it with your sleeping system for extra warmth through the night. The stylish, synthetic-insulated poncho easily packs down into the kangaroo pocket so that you can pack it anywhere you roam.
Water-Resistant Warmth: Efficient and compressible eraLoft™ insulation uses hollow fibers to reduce weight without sacrificing warmth.
Versatile: Use at camp, at the game or anywhere you want a little warmth and freedom.
Outdoor Protection: Offers a barrier against wind and rain with its water-resistant and breathable shell.
Handy: Kangaroo pocket warms hands and top zip pocket stows essentials.
Packable: Packs into its own storage pocket for go-anywhere convenience.
Specs:
Color Olive, Tomato, Slate Print, Blue Print, Green Print
Weight (Standard) 1 lbs 8 oz
Weight (Metric) 0.69 kg
Width (Standard) 56 in
Width (Metric) 142 cm
Length (Standard) 79 in
Length (Metric) 200 cm
Height (Standard) 1 in
Fits (Standard) One Size Fits All in
Fits (Metric) One Size Fits All cm
Packed dimension (Standard) 11 x 17 in
Packed dimension (Metric) 28 x 43 cm
Fill material eraLoft Polyester Hollow Fiber
Fill weight (Standard) 9.5 oz
Fill weight (Metric) 0.27 kg
Shell fabric 20D Polyester Ripstop Waterproof Breathable
Lining fabric 20D Polyester
Good to meet you Robert looks like you had a good night and I wasn't that far behind you packing up around 8 ish myself
Yes Lee very good to see you pal.... hope the night under the stars ✨ had the desired effect.... Its good for the soul .... 👍👍👍
Love my honcho poncho. As a sleeping bag more suitable for summer. Great to wear sat around camp. Awesome bit of kit
Thanks for commenting Nathan .... totally agree with you 👍👍👍
This is a great piece of kit. I’ve had one for many years now. These ding-a-lings here that say this is worthless have never used this and never heard of a military Woobie.
Thanks for your comment….. much appreciated 👍
Really enjoyed this Robert. The Honcho Poncho is a winner.. and the binoculars too, nice to see other campers out there.. So much fun, keep on posting. You brighten the TUBE...
Thanks as always for watching.... Very kind words thank you for this 👍👍👍
IVE NOT HEARD OF THAT HONCHO PONCHO TILL NOW HOPE IT SERVES YOU WELL ROBERT AND MAKING A FREIND HAVE A GREAT NIGHT...✌
Thanks Dean.... Appreciate your comments buddy 👍👍👍
Ponchos are so old school, but I do remember them. I don't know if I would like the extra volume being taken up in my pack or not? I like a minimalist approach and that is why ponchos were so popular back in the day. Maybe for car camping? The Honcho poncho having the insulation factor, seems like it would be nice for sitting around a campfire and the added warmth for the side not facing the fire.
Totally agree…. Cheers Richard 👍👍👍
Oh! No food part? No wine drinking part? Those are my favourites parts of the Wild Camping videos. Great video Rob, I really enjoy them. Appreciate all your work.
Haha hi Steven.... well let me tell ya when my lass is wild camping with me that will make up for the lack of Cooking and drinks.... so stay tuned.... Thanks for taking the time to comment Steven... 👍👍👍
Great video Robert and nice spot.
Giving the Banshee some love.
I bought the Snugpak Patrol Poncho earlier this year and have been toying with getting the Snugpak Poncho Liner for the same reason. Having gear that is multi purpose is a real plus.
Look forward to your Scotland west coast trip. Cheers
Thanks for watching Doug.... 👍👍👍
Swagman Roll Helikon Tex 💘
Glad to see your spirits up more in this video Rob. The honcho looks pretty good for purpose. Nice wee review (also, in that stuff sack it could double as a pillow for sleeping which is a bonus)
Yeah it could be a pillow.... as it goes my Seatosummit inflatable pillow has got a puncture so gonna have to look into repairing that.... only had it two bloody minutes ha ...
Great video and nice secret spot! Ordered this today for around the campfire and as a blanket on colder nights. Cheers!
Lovely Spot near holder stones, Thought i was the only one camping up there haha
I bet that poor bloke thought you were the gamekeeper come to nab him 😁 Good to see you out again Rob👍 All the best!
your absolutely right Des..... actually i was walking over in such a deliberate manner i was pretty sure he would have been thinking... "here we go" haha
fine video robert,my kinda scenery ,not goin to say what you looked like with the poncho on.....but hey if it keeps ya warm then who cares......ATB KEN.
Yeah what did I look like hahaha... Thanks Ken 👍👍👍
Nice one Rob, your vlogs with the trail cams have given me the idea to search for big cats in my local area and I will make documentary style videos about this.
The honcho poncho looks a good bit of kit and better than the classic sleeping bag. Looks like a good thing to wear up Everest.
Hi Jake thanks for commenting pal.... the big cat videos are very interesting.... nice one 👍👍👍
@@RobertJohnKerrUK Cheers mate, looking forward to your next video buddy 👍🏻
Nice review. Just ordered one myself and look forward to using it here in the Nordmarka forrest in Oslo and a planned camping trip in Denmark. Cheers!
Ey up…👍…. Thanks for this…. Your gonna enjoy the trip with the Honcho Poncho 👍👍👍
Just courios - did you get it ? Do you like it ?
I thought you were auditioning for the part of Sherlock Holmes in hound of the Baskervilles.😂
Seriously though I thought that was your best video so far and the poncho certainly suites you.
Cheers Robert.
🍻👍⛺
Haha nice one Dave.... thanks for commenting pal 👍👍👍
Hi Robert, any friend of Batman's........Lol! Seriously, it looks a great idea, and if it keeps you warm then job done! 👍👍👍
Cheers Anthony.... thanks for watching pal... and your great comments.... ....... And now............. To the bat cave !!.....
Thank you, great review, I like your video format.
Ey up 👍…. Thanks so much for this…. I do appreciate you taking the time to comment 👍👍👍
@@RobertJohnKerrUK Just ordered the poncho and looking forward to it in the Norwegian mountains.
Honchoah Ponchoah!!!
I appreciate you taking the time to comment 👍👍👍
Poncho is very good for when you hammock camping if your tarp is too short you can put it on top of the tarp to be an extension tarp or it can act as doors for your tarp, also it can be a hammock chair, gear sling and ground sheet:)
as I got older I sleep in a bag liner and leave the mummy bag unzipped using it like a blanket, easy to get up to potty... 😼
Ey up Elizabeth … Thanks for this 👍…. Haven’t tried a liner yet… think i will give it a go 👍… Really appreciate you taking the time to comment 👍👍👍
First time catching your series, very well done, looking forward to the next one! Happy New Year.
Thanks Brian thanks for commenting…. Im itching to get back out camping ⛺️ on the hills…… I promised myself i would stick to three season…. Its just no fun in the cold long nights of winter….. Thanks for watching happy new year to you Brian 👍👍👍
Great as always, my friend! The camp and nature are truly amazing. Enjoy watching how you cook this delicious meals. And the surrounding nature is amazing. Cheers, bro, and welcome to my channel about Russian bushcraft tips! Regards, Yuriy!
Thanks for watching.... Nice channel by the way....👍👍👍
Hi Rob, just wanted to ask if you kept the HP on like a poncho the whole night or whether you unzipped it and used it like a blanket? It would be great if you could show how it opens/unfolds out into a quilt/blanket. Thanks for another nicely presented, interesting video. Great scenery ! Thanks Rob.
Great question .... I used it as a quilt inside the tent 🏕
Oh I see someone already asked my question, sorry for the redundancy.
So this poncho thing, do you sleep in it with your legs protruding? If so, do you leave your trousers on or something. Kind regards.
One of the most miserable nights I have ever spent was trying to use a Mylar emergency blanket in October after my sleeping bag got wet in the weather. I would be interested to see how you actually had your set up inside the tent? Did you get in the sleeping bag and throw the poncho over you and the bag, or did you get in the bag with the poncho on?
I used the ponch as a quilt when inside the tent 🏕.... thanks for the question and for commenting 👍👍👍
How do you think it measures up to a swagman roll ?
Hi .... Well I don’t actually know how it compares to its competitors as it was an impulse purchase.... I have become aware of other similar products now though..... and the swagman does look pretty good 👍👍👍.... thanks for commenting 👍👍👍
Robert, Something I don't understand: Is it illegal camping where you're camping? If it is, if you're trespassing, then perchance one day the owner of the land will see this video! If it's not illegal, and though I understand your need to leave no trace, I got the impression that both you and Lee weren't where you supposed to be.
I have no idea Jeff.... if the land owner gets in-touch i will let you know how i get on... 👍👍👍
using poncho poncho as sleeping bag,what is your base layer,and mid( if any) to sleep comfortably in -1 °? ive just got helicon tex,same as that,and need to know if my whole body merino wool400 base layer would be enough ,using only that poncho as outer layer to keep me warm,in -28 °, please
Hi good question... Easy answer... No it wont keep you warm in -28 degrees....
@@RobertJohnKerrUK thx.my base was merino 200,merino 33, and 400.( 1 set ,balaclava, neck gaiter, socks,underwear,long sleeve and pant, of each grade. helicon tex poncho, and graphine outer layers
Good review What backpack are you using in this video? Thanks
Thanks for watching…. I was using the Osprey Exos 58 …👍👍👍
@@RobertJohnKerrUK thanks great pack
Thanks for the review, off topic who makes the hat you are wearing?
Ey up 👍…. Thanks for watching 👍…. The Hat ?…. Its a Peaky Blinders flat cap … I don’t see any other branding on it … hope this helps 👍👍👍
Bonjour is it a good item ?
Try the swagman
Where is it! Tell me! I'm telling everyone!!!!!
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 You go girl 👍👍👍… Hey thanks for watching and I appreciate your comments 👍👍👍
You're welcome bud, 1 month later :)
Oh dear what a complete waste of money and completely missing the point of a poncho
Haha totally agree with whatever it is your trying to say 👍…. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment buddy 👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed the video 👍👍👍
@@RobertJohnKerrUK I did enjoy your video and I hope to see many more of them why don’t you watch a few videos on how the army use the poncho for making shelter and give it a go it means you can carry a lot less equipment and therefore mor interesting food
oh dear what a complete waste of brain cells and completely missing the point of basically a woobie
i did not enjoy your comment and i hope not to see any more of them
why don't you watch a few videos on how the army uses ranger blankets as a warm weather sleeping bag or to bulk up a bigger bag and give it a go
it means you can carry less equipment or stretch the range of your sleep system
@@sits_in_hole oh dear did my comment upset you !
Do you think your lack of knowledge should have passed without comment !
Do you not understand that some people watch these videos to learn and your mistakes could cause them problems !
Irresponsible wannabes like your who think you know what you are talking about put others at risk !
And then when someone comments you get upset !
It’s a good job the other guy was sociable many of us wild camp so we can get away from people for a night or too , and your invasion off his space put you at risk in a place where no one could help you !
Why don’t you just keep your self to your self and let others be !
And what I said about missing the point of a poncho was correct , it has its History starting with the kilt in Northern Europe and was designed to be both clothing and shelter !
It wasn’t designed to be a blanket and that newbie crap that you wasted your money on misses the point entirely but let me spell it out for you …….the blanket should be removed from the poncho for sleeping in under the supported poncho !
Maybe caravan camping would suit you better if you think one degree is cold !
If it’s meeting people and making friends that floats your boat might I point you towards the W I I believe they make a wonderful pot of jam !
Remember you have to learn before you can teach !
@@timmytackle9181
>blows this big load of hot air instead of addressing anything i said
ill bite anyway
>references historical and military kit
>still doesnt know what a woobie is
lol, lmao even
>starts personally attacking this youtuber over some random user's comment
your meds. now.
>comfy outing report being for educational purposes
did we watch the same video?
>"wasnt designed to be a blanket"
my guy
go look up what an army poncho liner is
for the education of the people using this video for learning????
the poncho liner, ranger blanket or "woobie" was designed as a lightweight replacement for the wool blanket. its use is for hot weather climates to tie to your nylon waterproof poncho, snap it all together, and you get a polite little sleeping bag. in colder weather, you can put it inside your proper sleeping bag to increase its effectiveness and also act as a liner, keeping the sleeping bag cleaner and dryer.
more modern woobies have ways to be attached to the poncho in a manner that allows you to wear the whole ensemble, a makeshift "thermal poncho"
the thermarest "honcho poncho" was designed with similar intent, unironically probably for a more casual car camping sort of crowd crowd. its cozy, light, and convenient, but lacks proper warmth compared to serious sleep systems and overall is somewhat fragile. thermarest themselves describe it as for "Wear(ing) it while relaxing around camp before layering it with your sleeping system for extra warmth through the night."
it was never a high speed low drag ultralight traditional bushcraft mountain climbing arctic survival wunderwaffe
its a blanket
that you can wear
would i take it over my stinky heavier CAF surplus woobie? nah, but i can see why one might
is the poster above, whining about kilts, full of shit? without a doubt