Product Overview
Rainwear can earn its place in a field pack by doing more than keeping you dry. The Rothco G.I. Type Rip-Stop Poncho provides waterproof coverage while worn, then opens out for use as a tarp, ground cover, or emergency shelter. That makes it useful for airsoft field days, camping trips, and emergency kits where one item serving several purposes can simplify your gear selection.
The polyester rip-stop fabric uses a reinforcing pattern that helps limit the spread of small tears. That is a useful construction detail for rainwear used around brush, uneven ground, and outdoor equipment. Its generous poncho shape also leaves room for a backpack or crossbody bag beneath the fabric, helping you cover carried gear along with yourself when rain arrives.
Adjustable coverage without a fitted jacket
A drawstring lets you adjust the hood opening, while two snaps on each side close the sides of the poncho. These adjustments help keep the garment gathered around you rather than leaving it completely open, adding coverage against rain and wind. The loose shape is suited to pulling on over your clothing when conditions change during a hike or between airsoft games.
The adult fit accommodates both men and women and is described as one size fits most. If you plan to wear it over a field loadout or backpack, consider the bulk of that equipment when deciding how much coverage you need; the extra space is useful, but fit will vary with the wearer and the gear underneath.
A rain layer with campsite uses
Grommeted corners provide attachment points for arranging the poncho as an emergency shelter. Laid out, it can also serve as a tarp or ground cover, giving you alternatives when you need a barrier between your equipment and wet ground. For camping, fishing, hunting, or a bug-out bag, those secondary uses make it more than a wearable rain layer.
- Overall dimensions: 56 x 90 inches.
- Material: Polyester rip-stop fabric.
- Style choices: Solid-color and camouflage options let you coordinate with outdoor clothing or an airsoft loadout.
