OCP Rain Poncho

I got this for my dads bday and he loved it!! He takes it into the bush hiking and camping. It holds up really well.

Has a made in china label so I doubt this is issued to us troops. The cordage on the stuff sack is frayed after a few weeks and second time of use the plastic clasp to tension the hood fell apart. Not impressed. Also very sweaty rubbery feel compared to the treated and gifted ponchos I own.

I read some of the negative reviews and concede that these ponchos may be a little thinner and less rugged than genuine military issue, but they're also lighter, more compact and a fraction of the cost. Which for occasional backpacking, make them work better for me. I like that they are rip-stop and wider than most ponchos, (a full 62 inches), so in addition to keeping you dry while you're hiking, you can stretch a bit of para-cord between 2 trees and make a tent , or snap the two sides together to create a rainproof bivy over your sleeping bag. I bought 2 and they snap together beautifully to create a 2-person emergency bivy for my wife and I. My only disappointment is that there are no snaps at the bottom to close the bivy. If I can find 4 to 6 of the 2-sided snaps I'll add them myself. Or in an emergency, duct tape the bottoms together. Living in Colorado, I keep a small day-pack in my car at all times for those spontaneous hikes when we're driving through the mountains. 2 of these ponchos fit easily in my bag, along with packable down coats, thermolite underwear and a few other survival essentials. No one plans to get lost of have an emergency in the wilderness, but if you do, you'll be very glad you invested in these ponchos. If they ever offer them in Survival orange, I'll buy them again.

Got this for a week camping at Nürburg. Thought spending a bit more would guarantee great waterproofing. However I found the incessant rain still started seeping through. Maybe no material in ponchos is perfect but you’re better of spending a fraction of the price or getting a plastic one. Would recommend a hard avoid.

Durable. I love how it can be turned into a shelter. Excellent for wind and rain. I put a belt iver it so its not so flappy, as the drawstring doesnt draw in enough. Keeps me warm when caught in the rain. Not overly heavy, but fits over a backpack to keep gear dry. Worth every penny for quality.