What is a kifaru Woobie?

The Kifaru Woobie & Doobie are designed to replace the USGI poncho liner and are MUCH warmer. They are also great as a sleeping bag liner or ground cloth. Our Apex insulation is continuous filament – so strong that no quilting is needed.

Why is a poncho liner called a Woobie?

Poncho liners were first used by the U.S. military in the Vietnam War. They gained the nickname “woobie” later; that term is conjectured to have derived from the name for a child’s security blanket in the 1983 movie Mr. Mom.

What does Woobie mean?

(fandom slang) A fictional character, usually physically attractive, who is put under constant stress and angst so as to create emotional attachment. (US, intimate) A term of endearment.

Can you put a Woobie in the dryer?

Just throw it in the washer and wash it like everything else. are you talking about the ACTUAL poncho liner? If so go ahead and machine wash, low agitation, hang dry.

How do you wash a kifaru sleeping bag?

Never dry clean your Woobie or Slick Bag! We recommend hand washing with Nikwax Tech Wash or Woolite, then hang it over a clothes line.

Why is the Woobie so warm?

They were originally produced in the 1960s, during the Vietnam War, when U.S. soldiers and Marines were engaged in jungle fighting. The troops needed a lightweight poncho to keep them relatively dry in the wet jungles and rice paddies, but also something to keep them warm during the cool nights.

Does the Army still use ponchos?

Despair not, because you can still have a military-style poncho, which is probably the closest to a real military poncho than any other design on the market. Typically, military-style ponchos* are hard-wearing constructions designed to help you maintain your outdoor activities in bad weather.

Is a Woobie machine washable?

Just throw it in the washer and wash it like everything else.