








US "Woobie" Poncho Liner, surplus
This here is called a Woobie, because: "Without one, you woobie cold!". A very nice light blanket that has more uses than you'd think.
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This here is called a Woobie, because: "Without one, you woobie cold!". A very nice light blanket that has more uses than you'd think.
Originally used in the Vietnam war, this lightweight poncho liner was meant as a replacement for the wool blanket. Compared to the blanket, this is a lot lighter, a bit warmer dries faster, and can be packed into a very small space.
If you want to read more praise and interesting bits of info, head over to Task & Purpose to read their educational and entertaining article.
Converts into a sleeping bag
After being introduced, the rain poncho + liner combination soon became the standard-issue sleeping gear for hot climates or general summer use. It's very simple to make a summer sleeping bag of the two:
- Tie the liner to the grommets of the poncho
- Snap the poncho sides together to make a tube
- Get in and sleep
The US Army states that the lowest manageable temperature is about +10 °C, i.e. a proper Indian summer rating.
Technical specifications
The liner can be compressed to a size smaller than a football. Materials used are lightweight ripstop-nylon and polyester batting. Being as these are genuine army surplus, the materials, and overall quality is excellent.
- Measurements: about 157 x 204 cm
- Weight: 650 g
Genuine US surplus
Condition is used but serviceable. The Woodland ones are made in the '80s or later, Marpats are even more recent.
Kierto Circular Economy
Return this product used but clean and unbroken, and you'll receive half of the product's original price as Varusteleka credits. Service is available only in Finland. Only Registered users can make Kierto returns. See more information about Kierto.
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9 ratings



Otto B. 19.05.2018 Verified purchase
Addendum, March 26th 2019: I got the woodland version as well. Hardly used, smells like perfume, good value for money. It's as thin as the MARPAT one.



Leonard P. 25.05.2018 Verified purchase



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David G. 02.07.2020 Verified purchase
Apart from a very small cigarette burn hole, some loose threads and maybe having been laundered too much (for a 2001 date it looks like its been around since the 80's) it feels like it should still be fairly warm and last for years to come yet. Dropped the half a star for the burn hole.


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