Wooby Genuine US Made Poncho Liner

The Wooby Genuine US Made Poncho Liner was given its nickname by the troops that used it.  A Wooby poncho liner is a type of security blanket.  The US Military wanted a warm, light poncho liner that could be used as part of a hasty sleeping system.  The liner needed to be washable and quick drying so it is made from nylon with a polyester filler.

The military poncho liner is quite light, weighing in at approximately 600 grams.  Designed to be compressed easily so it can be packed and carried very long distances.

The US Military changes it camouflage patterns often and discards the old pattern items, even if they are in new condition.

This new Winston Salem poncho liner is genuine military issue US made in the obsolete ‘Woodland’ pattern.  This batch was made in 1996 and carefully stored for future issue until made surplus.

The Woobie poncho liner (or Wooby) is large, measuring 62 x 82 inches (157 x 208 cm).  Made from tightly woven nylon fabric insulated with quick-dry polyester batting.  Reinforced with wave-pattern insulating quilting.  Winston Salem is the primary supplier of poncho liners to the US Military because of the high quality of the product. 

This Winston Salem poncho liner makes an excellent picnic blanket, groundsheet, or emergency sleeping bag.  It is great to keep in the car, boat or caravan.  You could always just throw it over your shoulders and enjoy a cup of tea or hot chocolate.

The Wooby (or Woobie) features 8 pairs of tie cords attached around edges with reinforced bar-tack stitching that is compatible with US Military Poncho grommet layout.  

Hand wash the woobie poncho liner in warm water using mild soap.  Air dry.