Great Idea: Poncho stone pockets

[stalemate]

One of the problems with ponchos is flapping about in the wind which is why they're pretty useless on these fair isles. This problem is even worse with those made of 15d silnylon which is where the big weight savings are found.

However, what if there were say 4 stone pockets on the bottom of the poncho. Let's say they're made of stretchy mesh with a shock cord closure. When it's getting windy and the poncho user is regretting their gear decisions they can simply add 4 stones to the pockets and it's no longer flapping around so much. Combine that with shock cord around the chest and upper leg areas and we have improved the poncho.

 

[Jamess]

Not a bad idea but I find a bootlace around my waist is enough without needing the stones.

 

[echo8876]

So you upgrade from a whip to a sling

 

[tom]

The bottom of my Cu poncho barely flaps - mostly the arm openings do but string for belt helps (but rarely needed)...

 

[Odd Man]

4 stones sounds really heavy.

 

[Norrland]

4 stones sounds really heavy.

That's like 56pounds!

 

[Odd Man]

That's like 56pounds!

But it's worn weight!

 

[stalemate]

So you upgrade from a whip to a sling

Kinky.

 

[stalemate]

But it's worn weight!

Exactly doesn't count.

 

[stalemate]

Just the weight of the stone pockets will improve the poncho's wind characteristics!

Jeanius.

 

[Taz38]

Just have big pockets sown all over the poncho, no need for a rucksack.

 

[Johnny3000]

What if you could use those pockets to gather water from rain, sweat and condensation? Kind of a rainsuit stillsuit?

 

[stalemate]

I used to respect the Fremen as serious ultralight hikers but then I found out they just ride worms everywhere like buses.