GI-Spec RipStop Poncho - Black

Black GI-Pattern Poncho

The 5ive Star Gear GI-Spec RipStop Poncho is a rain cover cut to the familiar US GI pattern. It is a single sheet of black polyester ripstop with a hood in the center, and it drapes over you and whatever you are carrying. It suits hikers, campers, hunters and anyone who keeps one rolled in a pack for the day the weather turns.

Features

• GI-Spec Pattern — The cut follows the military-issue poncho layout, a flat panel that slips over the head rather than a fitted jacket.
• Ripstop Polyester — The fabric is woven with a reinforcing grid, visible across the surface, so a small tear cannot run.
• Drawstring Hood — A cord at the neck lets you pull the hood in around your face against wind and rain.
• Snap Closures Along The Edges — Snaps down the sides let you close the poncho around your body or open it out flat.
• Reinforced Stitch Points — Box-and-X stitched patches on the front panel add strength at the points that take stress.
• Loose Over-Gear Fit — The wide, flowing cut covers a jacket and a pack beneath it.
• Black Colorway — Solid black suits everyday and urban wear and goes with most kit.

Build and Use

5ive Star Gear makes this as a commercial version of the GI poncho, so it is new production rather than surplus. The polyester ripstop is light and folds down small for a pack or vehicle. Because it is a flat, snap-edged panel instead of a tailored garment, one size covers a wide range of builds and layers.