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The beloved ‘woobie’ gets a much-needed update

It’s about the most useful item the U.S. military has ever issued and has earned a soft spot in every servicemember’s heart for its versatility and the cozy comfort it delivers when Mother Nature turns against you. But while the success of the elegant square of quilted heaven rests largely on its simplicity, it has recently received a…

It’s about the most useful item the U.S. military has ever issued and has earned a soft spot in every servicemember’s heart for its versatility and the cozy comfort it delivers when Mother Nature turns against you.

But while the success of the elegant square of quilted heaven rests largely on its simplicity, it has recently received a much-needed update that’ll deepen a trooper’s smile.

Enter the Woobie 2.0.

Marines are now being issued the so-called “enhanced poncho liner,” which to most of those who’ve cuddled up to its synthetic-filled goodness will notice has a huge upgrade that many a servicemember has been clamoring for for years. The new version of the woobie keeps its various tie down points and parachute chord loops, but adds a heavy-duty reversible zipper to turn the thing into a no joke cammo cocoon.

via www.wearethemighty.com

I'm not really sure this was needed, but when it comes time to replace the current poncho liner here, I'll consider this.

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Responses to “The beloved ‘woobie’ gets a much-needed update”

  1. Ron Snyder

    Life was easier in the USAF, we just adjusted the thermostat. Turned out the lights if we needed cameo mode.

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  2. Ron Snyder

    Autocorrect strikes again- cammo mode.

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  3. 77 11C20

    I think you were right the first time…

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  4. Raoul Duke

    Sounds like somebody at USMC’s been talking to “Ranger Rick”. 🙂
    Or buying his old-time pamphlet books.

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  5. Quartermaster

    I never had a poncho liner, but wished I had one a time or two when I was on FTX at Campbell with my NG unit.
    There was a guy in my OCS class that got caught sleeping in a poncho liner so he wouldn’t mess up his bed. The Company TAC officer confiscated it and gave it back at the end of the two weeks with the warning to never bring it again.

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  6. Esli

    All it really needs is some Velcro tabs on one end so you can roll it tight and it stays that way.

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  7. JoshO

    Better than wubbie,Ha! I’ll believe it when I see it.

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  8. timactual

    I miss my wubbie. Even in the rain it kept me warm. And it didn’t make noise or shine in the moonlight like a poncho. An altogether superior piece of equipment.

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