The Angolan poncho is actually under the German poncho and cannot be seen, as it is the shortest. The bottom is the USGI (the longest), followed by the Helikon Tex, and then the German Bundeswehr poncho on top. The other ends are flush with each other. Poncho Type Height (Inches) Width (Inches) Total Square Feet Weight (Pounds) USGI Surplus 86 63.5 37.92 1.41 German Bundeswehr Surplus 83.5 61.5 35.66 2.18 Helikon Tex 85 56 33.06 1 Angolan Military Surplus 80.5 56.5 31.59 2.09 Poncho Type Height (cm) Width (cm) Total Square Meters Weight (grams) USGI Surplus 218.44 161.29 3.52 643 German Bundeswehr Surplus 212.09 156.21 3.31 990 Helikon Tex 215.9 142.24 3.07 471 Angolan Military Surplus 204.47 143.51 2.93 952 Measuring the length of these ponchos. I’m sure you’d gain a couple inches if stretched out as a tarp. These measurements were taken by me and were done with the ponchos spread out on the ground. Let’s start by comparing and contrasting the surface area of each of these ponchos (standard measurements followed by metric). Grab a quick cup of coffee and let’s get started! Dimensions and Weight for Each Poncho ![]() In this free-for-all match, we’ve got the civilian Helikon Tex poncho up against the military surplus ponchos from the USA, Germany, and Angola. In this article we’re going to flesh out the common questions related to each of these ponchos and cover all the specs that you’ll need to know before you buy. Over the years I’ve acquired quite a few ponchos for emergencies or simple overnighters in the woods, and I thought it was due time to record my findings in order to hopefully help someone else out when deciding which one to buy.
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