Woodland Camouflage Wet Weather Poncho Liner
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- SKU
- 8405008893683
- Color
- Woodland Camouflage
Description
The Issue Poncho Liner
The wet weather poncho liner, called the "woobie" by the troops who carried it, is the US Army's lightweight insulating layer for nights in the field. Tied into an issue poncho, it becomes a wrap-around sleeping bag. On its own, it works as a blanket when you sleep under cover or in a jungle hammock. Campers, hunters, preppers and collectors of US kit use it for the same reason soldiers did: it is light, folds flat and covers a full-grown adult.
Features
- Ripstop Nylon Shell — The 100% nylon outer is woven with a reinforcing grid, so a small snag cannot run into a long tear.
- Quilted Polyester Batting — The 100% polyester fill is stitched in a wavy quilt pattern that holds the insulation in place and stops it from bunching up.
- Woodland Camouflage Both Sides — The four-color woodland pattern the US military fielded through the 1980s and 1990s is printed on both faces, so either side can face up.
- Approx. 82 x 63 Inch Size — At roughly 82 by 63 inches (208 x 160 cm), it covers an adult from head to foot.
- Nylon Tie Cords — Tie laces at the corners and along the edges line up with the grommets on a military wet weather poncho, so the two fasten together into one sleep system.
- Bound Nylon Edges — An OD green (olive drab) nylon binding finishes the whole perimeter and keeps the edges from fraying.
- NSN 8405-00-889-3683 — The National Stock Number, the military's catalog code for this exact item, is printed on the sewn-in label along with the use and care instructions.
- Hand Washable — The label calls for hand laundering in mild soap and lukewarm water, with no boiling and no dry cleaning.
Original Specification
This liner was made under government contract SP0100-01-D-EC46 by Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind, Inc., and its label lists a 100% nylon shell over 100% polyester batting. Because it is genuine US government issue built to that specification, it is the same liner troops packed, which is exactly what collectors, reenactors and outdoor users want instead of a commercial lookalike. As the label warns, keep it away from open flame and sparks.
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Still the greatest piece of kit ever issuedI've had more woobies pass through my hands than I can count had one on every deployment from the late 90s through OIF and never once wished i had something different. This one from KeepShooting came in what I'd call genuine unissued condition, still had that factory-folded crease, the NSN tag (8405-00-889-3683) was intact, and the ripstop nylon shell had zero fading or edge fray that rolled nylon binding they use on the real USGI contract is one of the things the repros always get wrong. M81 woodland pattern on both sides, the polyester quilting is tight and even across the whole panel, and the tie strings at the corners are exactly where they need to be to lace into the grommets on a standard GI poncho something a Rothco knock-off absolutely cannot say. Slight smell of long-term dry storage right out of the bag, but one run through the washer on gentle/cold and it came out perfect, just like I remembered. Honestly if you're buying a reproduction of this at any price point you're just wasting money; the real article at this price is a no-brainer.
Genuine USGI unissued condition, NSN tag intact, Tie strings correctly placed for USGI poncho attachment, Tight even quilting, rolled nylon edge binding built to last
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Worth the $$$I received a NOS poncho liner with a tag from 1991. It was like it was brand new out of a Time Machine.
Brand new
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Real USGI woobie not some repro junkLook I carried one of these in M81 from 94 all the way through my first two deployments so I know what the real deal looks like. This one came in issued condition like they said, had a faded stamp inside and a couple small stains but no rips and all 8 ties were still on which is rare honestly. Smelled like every CIF cage Ive ever been in, one cold wash and a day on the line and it was good to go. Same 3 ply quilted nylon we always had, traps heat even when its damp out, dries fast. At 30 bucks you cant touch this with any civilian blanket that works half as good.
Genuine USGI M81, not the thin reproduction stuff
All ties intact, no holesCreases took a few days to fall out
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O-Yea...!...there are few things that compare with wrapping up in a new woobie on a chilly evening!...brand new M81 style wardrobe!...
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Unissued USGI WoobieThis is the real deal, not some cheap repro. Mine arrived unissued with crisp M81 woodland pattern on both sides - exactly what you'd expect from genuine USGI surplus. The ripstop nylon outer is woven in that tight Oxford weave you only find on contract overrun pieces, and the polyester batting is evenly quilted throughout. At roughly 82x63 and about 1.5 lbs, it's period-correct for the late 80s/90s era gear I collect. The tie strings align perfectly with standard GI poncho grommets (unlike the Devil Dog Depot version I compared it to, which has slightly different spacing). If you're looking for authentic woodland camo kit for your LBE display or just want the warmest blanket known to mankind, this is it. The fact that it's unissued means no faded spots or washed-out look like you sometimes see on used surplus. Pure nostalgia in textile form.
Genuine unissued USGI surplus