GROUND POUNDER THE FORGOTTEN PONCHO TRICK

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BLACKIE THOMAS

BLACKIE THOMAS

10 ай бұрын

THE U.S. ARMY PONCHO has been a part of bushcraft camping kit for generations. most people think of it as simple rain gear, but it can be so much more. it can be set up as a tarp, a shelter. in this video we will show a secret a long-forgotten poncho tip or trick on how to turn the poncho int a sleeping bed or pad. First, we begin by folding the poncho so that the snaps are along the front edge. next we will fold from the bottom until the corner grommet meets the midpoint grommet. next we will snap the ends to prevent the filler leaves form being easily forced out once we lie down to sleep for the night. We continue rolling and snapping the ends until we are left with a large comfy sleeping pad a d.i.y bed for the night. This will help keep us warm on snow or wet ground .it will keep dry on wet ground or during rain. military surplus was used in the making of this video. THE US ARMY PONCHO IS GOOD WOODSCRAFT GEAR. IN THIS VIDEO I WILL SHOW YOU SEVERAL SIMPLE QUICK EASY MODS TO MAKE THE PONCHO SERVE AS A QUICK SHELTER /TENT. WE WILL SHOW MODS TO ADD A LOOP INTOTHE HOOD. THEN WE WILL SHOW A NEW TRICK NOT SEEN IN VIDEO BEFORE A WAY TO MAY A TENT STAKE LOOP THAT WILL NOT TANGLE YOU UP AND WILL MEAN YOU DONT HAVE TO TIE KNOTS OR CUT CORDS TO ATTACH A TENT STAKE TO A TARP. THESE MODS CAN BE DONE TO A RANGER
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@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
thanks for all your support and watching the videos i will have more in the ground pounder series coming this fall
@chsdrone4551
@chsdrone4551 10 ай бұрын
I could watch these all day. Soak up that wisdom from a very wise man 💪
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
I appreciate that
@chadtilghman255
@chadtilghman255 10 ай бұрын
Thanks, Blackie! I've gotten tired of preaching the versatility of the poncho. These young bucks just don't understand. We were taught to truly survive and how to use our gear.
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
Well said
@bushcraftoz2
@bushcraftoz2 10 ай бұрын
So true the poncho is an excellent and versatile piece of kit
@patrickharmon9459
@patrickharmon9459 10 ай бұрын
Just one word to say, AWSOME
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
thank you very much
@billg7101
@billg7101 10 ай бұрын
Long Live the Republic 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 God Bless America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@anim8torfiddler871
@anim8torfiddler871 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for another trick for this camper. Thought I knew a fair amount, but It's been 20+ years since I've done camping...
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
You bet!
@latigomorgan
@latigomorgan 10 ай бұрын
With all the bushcraft knowledge I have, a couple weeks ago, I was out in the forest cutting wood, but hadn't filled up my trailer and truck yet, so figured I'd spend the night. I had a cot in the truck and an old green wool blanket and a military poncho. I set up the cot in the bed of the pickup, pulled the blanket over me and draped the poncho over. It wound up raining almost all night, but I stayed nice and dry and comfortable. I was more concerned about bears, as I'd seen a couple in the area in the past, but didn't see any this time. No bushcraft shelter - just the poncho and a blanket on a cot.
@outbackowl4026
@outbackowl4026 10 ай бұрын
Hi Blackie, greeting from Australia, thank you for your time to make these videos. Muchly appreciated,
@branch_preparedness
@branch_preparedness 10 ай бұрын
This was excellent Blackie. Showing how to use items we're probably already carrying in different ways is another tool to add to our woodsy knowledge. Great job!!!
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@thebeastofbrayroad9382
@thebeastofbrayroad9382 10 ай бұрын
Hello Blackie , nothing to do with the subject but , I heard about a " technique " to withstand the cold when you do not want to be spotted by a night fire ! It is about digging a '' grave '' of 30 centimeters ... at your waist , then light a fire inside and all along this grave , then before night comes , we fill the '' grave '' and sleep on top ... So no one '' sees '' the fire and we sleep warm ... I know it's fastidious but quite convenient ...
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
yep its a coal bed or hot bed it works well when done right
@outbackowl3040
@outbackowl3040 10 ай бұрын
Hi Blackie, greeting from Australia 🇦🇺 thank you for your time to make these videos, muchly appreciated.
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
thanks for watching
@floydsmith2296
@floydsmith2296 10 ай бұрын
Speaking of, and based your suggestion, I called Jennifer at Kaufman's Army Surp and she dug through the boxes and found me a decent poncho AND liner! And she gave me a great price! No holes and still very serviceable. The camp's don't match but I don't care. Long live the US Poncho! See you in October Blackie!
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
awesome
@williammccaslin8527
@williammccaslin8527 10 ай бұрын
We use to call them snow pillows, the only difference was, when you stuffed it, you layed on it to compress it, then stuff it more, then rolled it up. Made one hell of a difference when camping on snow, but this was almost 50 yrs ago in the mil. Thx for the memories LOL BLACKIE
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
yep its easy to compress then open one end add more and resnap it to fill it to the level you want
@asmith7876
@asmith7876 10 ай бұрын
I love my poncho, I still have mine from the 80’s and another I got from a surplus place. They’re like unicorns these days. In January 1985 I was laying in the snow, wearing my poncho, and qualifying with our M-16’s. I’ve used it as a windbreaker, rain protection obviously, sleeping bag…great piece of gear, nice video!
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
it has countless uses
@TwoSoundsatOnce
@TwoSoundsatOnce 10 ай бұрын
I use a green poncho as a green screen. I carry shelter on person EDC. This was awesome!
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
thanks for watching
@baronedipiemonte3990
@baronedipiemonte3990 10 ай бұрын
I'd not before heard of this...but I'll most definitely remember it. Thanks Blackie
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
glad to do it
@scottcatchot1598
@scottcatchot1598 Ай бұрын
Greetings from Texas.i have never seen this trick. Thanks for sharing
@jeffrichards5106
@jeffrichards5106 10 ай бұрын
Great trick Blackie. Thanks! 👍
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
No problem 👍
@user-en6he1yt1p
@user-en6he1yt1p 10 ай бұрын
Thanks blackie that's another outstanding
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
thanks for watching
@snowjoe43
@snowjoe43 10 ай бұрын
Your a wealth of knowledge Blackie!
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
thanks
@JJ-JOHNSON
@JJ-JOHNSON 10 ай бұрын
I like that, Thanks Blackie.
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
thanks for watching
@smoothvern165
@smoothvern165 10 ай бұрын
Sweet trick! Thank you!👍👍
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
No problem!
@JohnTBlock
@JohnTBlock 10 ай бұрын
That's a neat trick for a quick tick mattress, if you're without the trash-can liners, Blackie.( but I'd use the bags first, if I got em!) Thank you, sir.
@duanerogers1166
@duanerogers1166 10 ай бұрын
Awesome thanks Blackie
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
your welcome
@kennethwilson8633
@kennethwilson8633 10 ай бұрын
Good one but I’ll just use my wool blanket inside it or poncho liner or both worked for years as a sleeping bag. Have fun stay safe.
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
thanks for watching
@hiramhaji7813
@hiramhaji7813 10 ай бұрын
Great information
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@MikeBius
@MikeBius 10 ай бұрын
Great stuff, Blackie!
@bushcraftoz2
@bushcraftoz2 10 ай бұрын
Thankyou for all the great info
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
Any time!
@mrkultra1655
@mrkultra1655 10 ай бұрын
Thanks Blackie
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
glad to do it
@davegoodridge8352
@davegoodridge8352 10 ай бұрын
Good information
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
Thanks
@jenniferbauman4802
@jenniferbauman4802 10 ай бұрын
Great video. God bless. From Glenn CATT. in Massachusetts.
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@markfletcher5457
@markfletcher5457 10 ай бұрын
You always have great info.
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@hagman1077
@hagman1077 10 ай бұрын
Greetings Blackie- One of the many uses of the poncho. Depending upon the time of season and where you were stationed at, the poncho was carried with you, usually folded up in your cargo pocket. On you during formations, drill and ceremonies (marching), MOS training and of course, all field training exercises. They work in all seasons and probably without a doubt, one of the most versatile items to have. Many folk dont have a clue how to use them, so its good you do these videos. Thanks again and be safe in that heat down there- Carry On-
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
thank you for your service !
@hagman1077
@hagman1077 10 ай бұрын
@@blackoracle69 Thanks for your videos-
@oxxnarrdflame8865
@oxxnarrdflame8865 10 ай бұрын
Cool, love the idea. What about using that last section of the poncho as a cover when you lay on the bed? Im not sure if enough is left to cover an average size person. My mind is racing on what can be done with the extra flap. I guess I’ll have to get an Army poncho and see what I can come up with. 😊
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
it might work is your on the small side
@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234
@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234 10 ай бұрын
😊Thanks Blackie
@stevenladrig9592
@stevenladrig9592 10 ай бұрын
I have used a leaf bed in hermit just to keep me warm at night they do keep you warm
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
yes they do
@timblankemship9698
@timblankemship9698 10 ай бұрын
Heck yes that works well!!
@joshsimp1995
@joshsimp1995 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video
@JamesP523
@JamesP523 10 ай бұрын
Hadn't thought of that use for a poncho before. Should keep the filler from drying out as much as a browse bag so you don't have to refill as often if you are staying in one place for a while.
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
correct
@jelkel25
@jelkel25 10 ай бұрын
Never seen that done with a poncho before. Way back when we used to do that with two burlap sacks, they were another thing that had multiple uses, back then they were thrown out after use as garbage so they cost you nothing.
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
yep i have used feed sacks as well
@Mr808islands
@Mr808islands 10 ай бұрын
i like this idea / glad i carry 2 of those-on my 5 c's thank sharing idea's
@i_am_a_freespirit
@i_am_a_freespirit 10 ай бұрын
Thank you. A good Video!
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@gwpattrick
@gwpattrick 10 ай бұрын
So a browse bed. Corporals Corner done this.
@worm_vaquero
@worm_vaquero 10 ай бұрын
I'm glad Blackie did it, or I would not have seen this
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
corporals corner is a awesome guy
@williamdroom5789
@williamdroom5789 10 ай бұрын
I bet with some bungee cord that could be made into a 3/4 length hammock underquilt in a pinch.
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
i have made underquilts with ponchos and poncho liners before they serve well in a pinch
@StevenLaDrig-w1r
@StevenLaDrig-w1r 6 күн бұрын
Can I do? This with an 8 / 8 canvas tarp that I got AU.S military tarp , it's got snaps all around it
@billg7101
@billg7101 10 ай бұрын
🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍
@billg7101
@billg7101 10 ай бұрын
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@stevemalibu99
@stevemalibu99 10 ай бұрын
Love it! Excellent video
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@olddog6658
@olddog6658 10 ай бұрын
Only blanket I had in RVN. Marines travel lite....Really.
@GordonCodyDixon6591
@GordonCodyDixon6591 10 ай бұрын
It looks like you could use the last file for a blanket
@DrewB439
@DrewB439 9 ай бұрын
You out in Alabama?
@williamritter7054
@williamritter7054 10 ай бұрын
Do you ever have to replace the snaps and if so where did you find them?
@ahabstar
@ahabstar 10 ай бұрын
No because replacement would be a real test. You could install a standard snap beside the damaged one. Or look up Gypsy Stud for the same style in use. Which are harder to find.
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
yep if they go bad just replace with off the shelf ones from fabric store
@williamritter7054
@williamritter7054 10 ай бұрын
@@ahabstar thank you
@PP-uv1kw
@PP-uv1kw 10 ай бұрын
i be carry 15 ponchos to do all this stuff.
@oldschooljeremy8124
@oldschooljeremy8124 10 ай бұрын
I'm in the desert, probably mesquite debris and cactus would not be ideal for using in this...
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
true
@westbsa7424
@westbsa7424 10 ай бұрын
@blackoracle69
@blackoracle69 10 ай бұрын
thanks
@DougShoeBushcraft
@DougShoeBushcraft 9 ай бұрын
I'm not as good as I was.....
@jlastre
@jlastre Ай бұрын
Wait I paid like $70 for a body pillow. I was too late to watch this video.
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