Helikon-Tex Swagman Roll Double-sided Poncho with sleeping bag function - Desert Night Camo/US Desert

Insulated rain poncho with a hood, which also serves as a blanket, sleeping bag, liner, or emergency jacket. Thanks to the double-sided camouflage, it allows for better blending into the surroundings.

The filling made of Climashield Apex insulation with a grammage of 67 g/m2 makes the poncho lightweight and provides high thermal comfort. The external finish with a DWR coating protects against dirt and light rain.

The Swagman Roll is equipped with YKK zips, which allow for quick transformation into a sleeping bag. Wojin Plastic buckles provide additional adjustment and adaptation to the user. On the front of the poncho, there is a flat pocket with a zipper. The integrated transport pocket allows for quick and easy folding of the poncho.

The Swagman model is compatible with the classic poncho by Helikon.

Technical data
Camouflage: Desert Night Camo/US Desert
Material: 100% nylon
Lining: 100% polyester
Filling: Climashield Apex
Dimensions: 145 x 200 cm
Folded dimensions: 26 x 29 x 14 cm
Weight: 782 g
Manufacturer: Helikon-Tex, Poland

Desert Night Camo (DNC) is a specialist camouflage pattern created by the United States Army in the 1980s for nighttime operations in desert areas. Designed to be worn as a layer over other uniforms, it was mainly used during Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf. The pattern consists of a grid of dark green squares and crosses on an olive-green background. Its main task is to disrupt the operation of the enemy's first-generation night vision devices. Although it proved to be moderately effective in suppressing images in night vision devices, it represented an innovative approach to night camouflage.

US Desert, also known as 3 Color Desert, is a desert camouflage pattern designed as a successor to the 6 Color Desert Pattern. It was developed in 1990 and officially introduced into service in 1992 for operations in the Middle East. The pattern is based on three colours: beige, pale green, and brown, which allowed for simplifying the micro-pattern and reducing contrast compared to its predecessor. This combination of colours proved more effective in barren, sandy environments and better addressed the issue of fabric heating. This camouflage was widely used by the US armed forces, including during Operation Desert Storm and in Iraq and Afghanistan.