Dutch Rain Poncho, DPM, Surplus

Simple Dutch "US-style" rain poncho in the DPM camo pattern. Use it as a loosely flapping ghost garment or secures it on the waist and button yourself sleeves. Also works like a tarp and you can attach a lining to it for even shittier weather. The carrying bag is attached to the inside of the poncho.

• Measurements when spread open c. 220 cm x 160 cm (87" x 63")
• Pack size when in the carrying bag c. 25 x 25 x 12 cm (10" x 10" x 5")
• Weight c. 750 g
• Press studs to close the sides
• Grommets around the edges
• 100% polyamide with PU-coating
• Carrying bag attached on the inside of the poncho
• Compatible with the Dutch woobie (sold separately)

Use

The Dutch military rain poncho is designed to fit on top of the helmet and other gear so it should fit big and tall folks in civilian life as well. This thin and light fella also adapts to really bad weather if you pair it with the Dutch woobie poncho liner. A budget version of a thermal cloak. Loud and not as good but also quite a bit cheaper.

These have grommets around the edges so that this chameleon of the garment world can also be used as a tarp.

Do you tend to lose the carrying bags of your camping gear? Now it is a bit more difficult because the bag is attached to the inside of the poncho. "It also "works" as a very unpractical pocket. In case you like to squeeze things into very small bundles, don’t use the bag. You can fit it in even smaller spaces.

Condition

Used Dutch military surplus. Some of these have seen a bit more use. So, there can be wrinkles and stains but they are still usable. In case you like to iron everything, including your underwear, you might be happier buying a new rain poncho instead.