Helikon U.S. Model Poncho - PenCott Wildwood

As always with Helikon, the quality of workmanship and usability are at a high level. I have one piece in each car and backpack to complement the Swagman Roll and Swagman Scarf. In total, I've collected 5 sets.

Previously, I used a poncho bought from supermarkets, which was not very durable. The Helikon poncho has performed much better so far – it's easy to clean and dries quickly. A medium-sized backpack fits easily underneath it.

I bought it at a promotional price and consider it a good purchase. In the rain, a poncho that protects both your body and backpack works better than a jacket, which can easily make you sweat.

I've tried many tarps – this poncho is really high quality and works great in any conditions. It protects against rain and wind, dries quickly, and takes up little space when folded.

The poncho is made very carefully, it's light and handy – ideal for mountain or forest trips. The camouflage is very effective; it will work well for example when fishing. Additionally, the functional cover allows you to save space in your backpack when packing the poncho.

The Helikon poncho is very light and, once packed, takes up little space in a backpack. I tested it during heavy rain and it performed excellently. PenCott Wildwood is camouflage that is perfect for a green forest. I would definitely buy it again.

The product is very useful, especially thanks to the various ways it can be used – you can use the poncho as a tarp as well, for which the manufacturer included special eyelets. Lightweight and, when rolled up, takes up little space in the included bag. I recommend it, very useful thing.

Very solid sheet – provides good protection from rain and wind, even when wearing a tactical vest. Dries quickly and, when folded, takes up little space in the backpack.

This is my second Helikon poncho; I chose the camouflage version so I could use it more often as a tarp. It performs its job without fault. The metal grommets allow you to snap press studs or can be used to secure guy lines or attach to the ground. However, the grommet diameter is too small for some aluminum stakes—even those produced by Helikon.

Excellent poncho, tested during heavy rain – very satisfied. High quality and matches the description, price is adequate, highly recommend. My friend was right in saying that the neck opening is too narrow – you have to remove your helmet to put it on. Maybe it’s worth making it wider.

I tested it in the field and it worked great. The cut is excellent, has strong grommets, good double-sided snaps and a large hood. A definite plus is the Pencott Wildwood camouflage, thanks to which the poncho is suitable for hiding or moving discreetly in the woods.

Great 2-in-1 poncho – it's lightweight, handy, protects against rain, and can be used as a tarp if needed. Ideal for camping or traveling. It's relatively lightweight and doesn't take up much space.

The solid workmanship makes the poncho a bit heavier than cheaper models, but it's worth it—you get what you pay for. Bought on sale, it brings even more satisfaction.

The poncho works well, it’s strong and durable. However, there are two drawbacks: the head opening should be bigger so it can be worn with a military helmet, and the product could be longer – when put on over a backpack, it ends too high so water falls on your pants, which means you get wet in heavy rain. Making the poncho longer and increasing the size of the head opening would take the product to a much higher level.

Great poncho by Helikon – it has saved me on the trail many times during heavy rain. It is waterproof and made of strong, durable materials, so it will last a long time. Highly recommended.