![]() It takes all of 5 minutes to add the modification, and seconds to deploy when the weather calls for it. You will not notice it as you walk, but it is easily released if needed. When not needed, gather up the dangly cord into a bundle (do this for each side) like an extension cord. Now you can button up as much or as little of the sides of the poncho as you wish, adjusting for desired airflow. You can apply as little or as much tension as you wish, but do not over-tighten, as this will stress the poncho fabric unnecessarily. When needed due to wind, grab each length of cord, bringing them to the front of your poncho. You will now have two thin, dangling lengths of cord hanging from the waist height of your poncho. Thread a length of cord through the incisions you made and tie it off using a square knot. The amount of cord for each side of the poncho will depend on how much girth one has. Keep the incision at least 1/2 from the edge of the poncho. Next, make a tiny incision in the material through the tape. With the poncho removed, at each mark, take a piece of of Tenacious Tape (duct tape, etc), about 2" in length or a bit longer, and wrap the tape so that it sandwiches over the top and bottom sides of the edge and then extends at least 3/4" from the edge of the poncho. I just reach back an grab the edge myself. (Tenacious Tape is great for this application)Īt the back edge of the poncho, on both your right and left sides, place a mark. Tape or self adhesive fabric to reinforce a small hole. Two lengths of cord ( I prefer a 1.2 mm Dyneema tent cord) REI, Amazon, Zpacks, etc ![]() There is one very easy method IF you want to keep a tie off attached to the poncho.
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