Figure 1.-- This is a younger boys all plastic multi-layered poncho. This is much more practical than the single layer or nylon poncho, because the multiple layers make the poncho heavy and stiff enough not to be blown aside by the wind. Note the way the arm area has been cut away to keep the lower arms dry without adding extra (heavy) material that doesn't add value if the poncho is not intended for use as a shelter or ground cloth.

Modern poncho-like garments are still a widely used type of rainwear around the world. They are basically a poncho, but with a hood added. They also commonly have closed sides. The rubber/vinyl coated cloth poncho is still in use with military organizations. They are durable and hold up with rough wear. The coated nylon and plastic ponchos are the most widely used by modern boys. Families and older boys tend to wear coated nylon ponchos and younger boys tend to wear single or multi-layer plastic ponchos. Some or rather flimsy garments, but are light weight and can be folded up in a very compact for. Americans call them ponchos. The British call them anoracks, a term also used for a heavy parka. We notice Cubs and Scouts with anoracks as they can be so easily carried. The weather in Britain can be quite variable. It can be sunny and then rainy and sunny again on the samne day. So the light-weight anoracks are very useful for outings by youth groups.

Ponch-like Garments

Modern poncho-like garments are still a widely used type of rainwear around the world. They are basically a poncho, but with a hood added. The poncho is not a very effectiverain garment without the hood which not only oprotects the head, but keeps the water from running into the head opening. The modern ponchos also commonly have closed sides.

Types

There are two different types of the modern hooded poncho. The rubber/vinyl coated cloth poncho is still in use with military organizations. They are durable and hold up with rough wear. The coated nylon and plastic ponchos are the most widely used by modern boys. Families and older boys tend to wear coated nylon ponchos and younger boys tend to wear single or multi-layer plastic ponchos. Some or rather flimsy garments, but are light weight and can be folded up in a very compact for. Americans call them ponchos. The British call them anoracks, a term also used for a heavy parka. We notice Cubs and Scouts with anoracks as they can be so easily carried. The weather in Britain can be quite variable. It can be sunny and then rainy and sunny again on the samne day. So the light-weight anoracks are very useful for outings by youth groups.

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