There have literally been entire articles dedicated to the military’s love affair with this item of… well, it’s not strictly clothing, in fact no one really knows what it is… blanket, pillow, poncho liner? HSD Woobie Hoodie is a versatile and reliable hoodie that offers both comfort and functionality to its users. The water-resistant material and thermal warmth of the hoodie ensure you stay dry and warm in any weather. As with the majority of clothing made in the USA, the zipper is right handed which might be a little novel for my U.

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It’s official name is: Liner – Wet Weather – Poncho, but it’s such a flexible bit of kit that you can’t really put it into one particular bracket. I’ll be swapping it out to a short section of paracord or similar in the near future, but it works well enough for the moment. I was in the military and I have had many wobbie blankets(poncho liners) and they are my go to blanket especially for travel, they are light but very warm. I’m not really a hood wearing person and can find myself fighting with it whenever I get into my car.If you’re planning to sleep under the stars this summer, you may wonder how to stay cool while camping.

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This fleece cardigan is easy to match with other clothing items, such as polos, V-neck t-shirts, plaid flannel shirts, and business dress suits. The seller of top 1 product has received honest feedback from 93 consumers with an average rating of 4.I currently own a couple of jackets that are designed primarily to keep you warm, the older MOD issued Snugpak Reversible Softie and also a Wild Things Tactical Low Loft SO 1. Whilst I completely get the concept of simplicity, adding a small toggle on the collar to police up the hood might make it a lot more user friendly for those who rarely use the actual hood. A veteran owned business, Perseverance Survival was formed in 2016 by former US Marine Corps SERE Instructor James Keeling, who started off making woobie pullovers for people he knew.

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The filling or “batting” is 100% polyester, this key component is what gives the jacket it’s soft and warm feel. I’d have preferred to see the pockets a little bigger in their overall size, I can barely fit my whole hands in to keep them warm which is a bit disappointing. The premium insulation offers breathable protection from the elements, while the fleece lining and elasticated cuffs and hem keep you cozy. Both are fantastic jackets in their own right, but they both offer significantly different benefits to a Woobie Hoodie, neither are really jackets I’d want to use in game where the chance of snagging them on a bit of wire or a thorn bush is relatively high. I’m a sucker for jackets and certainly ones that are relatively inexpensive yet highly regarded, so I decided to grab one and find out what all the fuss was about.This Generic Gothic Hoodie is made of high-quality polyester and cotton, which is lightweight, soft, comfortable, and skin-friendly, making it perfectly suitable for all seasons. The sewing is top notch and I like the zippered pockets, the interior pockets, and the loops at the end of each sleeve. The overlock stitch does a fantastic job of making sure that the seams do not start to fray and they’re also nice and flat which makes for a “seamless” feel whilst wearing the jacket.