Swiss NBC Poncho

Swiss Army NBC Poncho

This is the Swiss Army's NBC poncho, a full-length plastic overcover made to go on top of everything else a soldier is wearing. NBC stands for nuclear, biological and chemical, and the poncho's job in that role is to act as an outer barrier, keeping liquid droplets and fallout dust off the clothing and kit underneath. It suits collectors of Swiss gear, CBRN and gas mask enthusiasts, reenactors, and anyone who wants a large rain shell that covers a pack or coat.

Features

• Swiss Army Issue — A genuine Swiss military item produced for the country's own forces, not a commercial copy.
• NBC Protective Role — Designed as a sacrificial outer layer that takes liquid splash and fallout dust so the uniform beneath stays cleaner.
• Full-Length Coverage — As pictured, it drapes from over the head down past the knees on an adult wearer.
• Fits Over Mask And Gear — The loose, roomy cut goes over a gas mask, a field coat and load-bearing equipment without binding.
• Translucent Smoke-Tint Film — The thin, dark, see-through plastic sheet is flexible and light to carry.
• Waterproof Plastic Shell — Because the material is solid plastic film, it also sheds rain and blocks wind as a basic foul-weather cover.

Genuine Swiss Issue

Swiss NBC kit was built for a conscript army that trained seriously for chemical and nuclear threats, and this poncho was part of that equipment set. It is a plain, functional piece: one large sheet of tinted plastic shaped to cover a person head to shins. The gas mask and coat shown in the photograph are there to show how the poncho is worn and are not part of this listing.