Using the Polish Poncho in the atrocious weather it was designed for...

[susannewilliams]

Really nasty alpine weather.
0-2c
Continuous heavy rain.
Possibly several more days of it
Not sure of a fire or a dry camp.

This is what the Polish Infantry Poncho was made for.

[OakAshandThorn]

Tricky weather, challenging terrain, but those views make it all the more worthwhile.
Really like your blend of new kit with old-fashioned gear .
No gaiters? Or do the seal skinz take car of that?

[susannewilliams]

Tricky weather, challenging terrain, but those views make it all the more worthwhile.
Really like your blend of new kit with old-fashioned gear .
No gaiters? Or do the seal skinz take car of that?

Sealskinz - Yep. They do it all.
(I really only wear scree gaiters in the summer. In the winter yes, normal gaiters too.)

I have a heavy/warm pair with masses of cushy merino inside, and I also have a lighterweight pair.

Eventually they do get damp, and over the years they will start to be a bit leaky, but for overall staying warm/dry there is nothing better.

I learned that from years of running the KIMM (Karrimor International Mountain Marathon..)
- Now there is some education for you about how to move around in the mountains fast in bad weather. Oh my.

:-)

Glad you liked.