Act Fire Poncho Review & Shelter set up

Act Fire Poncho --- Amazon.com
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  • @godslayermobilegaming8059
    @godslayermobilegaming8059 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir, this is exactly the kind of review I was looking for. I'm a dad and kinda poor, so can't afford to buy things twice, but you've answered every question I had. I'll be picking one up soon and you've got another subscriber. Thanks.

  • @ochocobushcraft1742

    @ochocobushcraft1742

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Glad it was helpful.

  • @Jacksonboyeroutdoors
    @Jacksonboyeroutdoors11 ай бұрын

    I’m about to purchase this, thanks for an honest review

  • @Jacksonboyeroutdoors

    @Jacksonboyeroutdoors

    11 ай бұрын

    You have a new subscription

  • @ochocobushcraft1742

    @ochocobushcraft1742

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for subscribing! I hope you like the poncho.

  • @herbsmith6871
    @herbsmith6871 Жыл бұрын

    Wow... What a coincidence, I'm working on a load out for my new Hidden Woodsman french trade satchel. I chose the same one 😎 Thanks for sharing my friend 🤠

  • @ochocobushcraft1742

    @ochocobushcraft1742

    Жыл бұрын

    Have you had a chance to use it yet? Would like to know how you like it. I hate seeing Bushcraft Outfitters shut down. But it's very important to me to be able to recommend gear to my viewers. My new tarp reccomendations will be coming soon

  • @herbsmith6871

    @herbsmith6871

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ochocobushcraft1742 not yet. Yay...I hate to see small companies go down. I'll give you a report when I take it out and get it dirty 🤠

  • @dannyhicks745
    @dannyhicks745 Жыл бұрын

    Nice review! My 5ive Star Gear poncho is 56" x 90" according to the website. Being 5' 8" tall, I never needed to check lol Edit to add: Subscribed!

  • @ochocobushcraft1742

    @ochocobushcraft1742

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548
    @alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 Жыл бұрын

    Ive done this same thing lol the 2 main things I look for is not only the size/material but also if the hood has the collar connecting it to the body of the poncho, reason being ive found that ponchos without that extra 3" or so collar on the bottom of the hood makes them hard to seal up well. The hood just being directly attached means you almost have to twist in some of the poncho body material to get a good seal, this adds more stress to the entire thing and reduces the size a little too. Many cheaper ones on amazon lack that collar and size like you said, perhaps someone is working on a solution to this problem 🤔 😉😉. Thanks for showing tho and keep us updated on how they workout!

  • @ochocobushcraft1742

    @ochocobushcraft1742

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! So far it is holding up well, but I wish someone would start making them like the old woodland issue. They were heavier, but incredibly strong!

  • @harryshropshire87
    @harryshropshire87 Жыл бұрын

    I have an act fire poncho and it's great after you air it out for 6 months. Man mine stunk something terrible

  • @ochocobushcraft1742

    @ochocobushcraft1742

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Guess I got lucky. I bought two and no odor at all.

  • @randybradley7427
    @randybradley7427 Жыл бұрын

    Wilderness innovation has a good size poncho. With all kinds of add ons to go with them. They $100 but tough. Check them out .

  • @ochocobushcraft1742

    @ochocobushcraft1742

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I will.

  • @THENEWWRANGLER

    @THENEWWRANGLER

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep, wilderness innovations is the only ponchos I use , best part the channeled ends to make it a bush chair or a hammock Many size options and material types

  • @ochocobushcraft1742

    @ochocobushcraft1742

    Жыл бұрын

    @@THENEWWRANGLER definately checking them out.

  • @msubirdhunter7310

    @msubirdhunter7310

    Жыл бұрын

    I was wondering about them as well

  • @tombryant6061

    @tombryant6061

    Жыл бұрын

    They are the BEST poncho made

  • @jerryadams6799
    @jerryadams6799 Жыл бұрын

    Maybe they got the QC guy's lunch wrapper 🤪

  • @brianvaughan5933
    @brianvaughan5933 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the video. Please give an update after you have put it through some field use.

  • @ochocobushcraft1742

    @ochocobushcraft1742

    Жыл бұрын

    absolutely!

  • @jamesparker6383
    @jamesparker6383 Жыл бұрын

    I still have my old military poncho that I got in 69.

  • @ochocobushcraft1742

    @ochocobushcraft1742

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I sure wish they made them like they used too!

  • @Olympic_Survival_and_bushcraft
    @Olympic_Survival_and_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

    Aqua quest brand is an amazing company and make a great product

  • @ochocobushcraft1742

    @ochocobushcraft1742

    Жыл бұрын

    Love there tarps and plan to review them soon. Thanks!

  • @Olympic_Survival_and_bushcraft

    @Olympic_Survival_and_bushcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    I live in the pacific northwest used the defender tarps never had a issue being wet they also make a poncho

  • @ochocobushcraft1742

    @ochocobushcraft1742

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Olympic_Survival_and_bushcraft The Defender is awesome! I'm here in Oregon, and it's been a great tarp. Actually have a couple older videos using it. I went with Bushcraft Outfitters this past year because of there tarp being fire retardant as well as extremely well constructed. With them closing down, AQUAQUEST and possibly one other, which I'm testing, will be my recommendation.

  • @Olympic_Survival_and_bushcraft

    @Olympic_Survival_and_bushcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I only recently found your channel! Didn't know you were close in OR like it when I find a content creator close to home

  • @sandsock
    @sandsock Жыл бұрын

    Orc industries makes a usgi poncho, it's pretty good. Its a shame bushcraft outfitters is closing.

  • @ochocobushcraft1742

    @ochocobushcraft1742

    Жыл бұрын

    They are going to be missed. They always had some of the best tarps around. I'll check out the poncho you mentioned.

  • @sandsock

    @sandsock

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ochocobushcraft1742 I wish I could remember the name of the tarp I had, one of the hammock companies. It was just really bad. That is the one thing I am looking for in 10*10. Something that is going to hold up

  • @ochocobushcraft1742

    @ochocobushcraft1742

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sandsock AQUAQUEST DEFENDER is basically bullet proof. But heavy. I have the 7x10. The AQUAQUEST SAFARI is much lighter. Still strong, but not like the DEFENDER.

  • @kappakrow
    @kappakrow Жыл бұрын

    Another great video! How does this compare to the onetigris tentsformer Dan?

  • @ochocobushcraft1742

    @ochocobushcraft1742

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm not really familiar with this. Something I may have to test at some point.

  • @baronedipiemonte3990
    @baronedipiemonte3990 Жыл бұрын

    Are the snaps double sided to allow for snapping two ponchos together ?

  • @ochocobushcraft1742

    @ochocobushcraft1742

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @surviveanything4765
    @surviveanything4765 Жыл бұрын

    My MEST poncho is still the best I’ve used and will serve me for years. Sorry to see Bushcraft Outfitters close shop. The poncho you reviewed is too narrow. Going to get your legs wet when using a pack. Looks plenty long though.

  • @ochocobushcraft1742

    @ochocobushcraft1742

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too GOOD companies are hard to come by. I want to be able to recommend good products to my viewers. Working on tarps now. Have two I like , so will be reviewing them in the near future.

  • @surviveanything4765

    @surviveanything4765

    Жыл бұрын

    It looks like they got the measurements backwards? I appreciate you trying to find an alternative.

  • @meeshmeeshelle6326
    @meeshmeeshelle632611 ай бұрын

    Sorry, it wouldn’t let me edit my comment & I forgot the size of Wilderness Innovation Poncho I have. ***EDITED FOR SIZE: Largest sized poncho is: 62” X 108”. The largest poncho tarp I’ve found!

  • @ochocobushcraft1742

    @ochocobushcraft1742

    11 ай бұрын

    I've looked at their poncho. Quality is fantastic, but I needed to find something that all my viewers could afford. Still, I may invest in one someday. Thanks!

  • @matg_5564
    @matg_5564 Жыл бұрын

    So bummed about bushcraft outfitters... they make the best tarps i really hope they reconsider or maybe business will pick up for them and they can stay afloat. Its just sad seeing a great company with great products and for a good price go down...

  • @ochocobushcraft1742

    @ochocobushcraft1742

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree. I'm working hard to find quality gear I can recommend. Lots of junk out there.

  • @MTwoodsrunner
    @MTwoodsrunner Жыл бұрын

    Nice!...I currently own four US army surplus ponchos...two are from the Korean war era and are quite a bit more rugged than the later woodland version are more water tight and are exactly size...the trade off of course being thay are much heavier than my two woodland versions....one of my earlier ponchos was never issued so I have never used it in the field...I mostly use the woodland poncho which are holding up very well. About eight years ago OLD GROUCH ARMY Surplus was offering there own version of the Military Poncho in woodland so I ordered one and was most impressed with the quality...I still have and use it quite often...it measures 96"x 60" though I'm not sure if they still offer it...they have a video of it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eoacspOuiri9j5s.html taker easy amigo...woods

  • @ochocobushcraft1742

    @ochocobushcraft1742

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the information. I'm going to check into it. Good quality full size ponchos are hard to come by.