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warman87
10-20-2007, 03:44 AM
wich is better for long term survival the ww2 "rubber"poncho or the "new" ripstop nylon one?

warrigal
10-20-2007, 07:10 AM
In this part of the world ( hot damm hot) the rubber can stick together and come away from the backing material.
Rip stop has to be lighter. I suppose if it is cold where you are the rubber could provide some insulation.
Carl

HOP
10-20-2007, 07:22 PM
Gor tex Treated nylon, IMO rubber is negatively effected by extreme weather

RobertRogers
10-22-2007, 01:33 PM
I always thought those old army rubber ponchos to be bulky and heavy