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DOOBIE
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SKU: doobie
Overview
Built as a warmer alternative to a USGI poncho liner, this piece is intended for hunters and outdoorsmen who want a versatile layer for camp and sleep systems. It can also serve as a sleeping bag liner or ground cloth, giving it multiple uses when space and weight management matter. The continuous-filament Apex insulation is paired with a water-resistant RhinoSkin shell, and the construction avoids quilting to eliminate cold spots and improve drape. Its compressible design makes it easy to pack, though it is still a dedicated insulation layer rather than a standalone shelter solution.
Why Hunters Choose the Kifaru Intl
Designed Replace
A warmer insulated layer
Works As
Sleeping bag liner or ground
Continuous Filament
Apex insulation eliminates quilting
No Quilting
Helps reduce cold spots
Water-resistant Rhinoskin
Shell adds immediate warmth and
Key Features
- Designed to replace the USGI poncho liner
- Also works as a sleeping bag liner or ground cloth
- Uses Apex continuous-filament insulation
- No quilting, helping avoid cold spots
- Features a water-resistant RhinoSkin shell
- Compressible for easier packing
Best Used For
- Hunters needing a warmer replacement for a USGI poncho liner on cold camps
- Backcountry users wanting a compressible layer for added sleep system warmth
- Campers looking for a sleeping bag liner to boost nighttime comfort
- Outdoorsmen needing a ground cloth with immediate warmth and water resistance
- Users who prefer a simple insulating layer without quilting or cold spots
Specifications
| Long Description | The Kifaru Doobie is 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. Plus, it has a better "feel" and draping capabilities - no quilting, so there are no cold spots. Coupled with our water resistant RhinoSkin Shell, you get immediate warmth and protection. Best yet, the Doobie is very compressible due to the state of the art materials used. Same great stuff we use in our sleeping bags. |
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Pros
- Designed to replace the USGI poncho liner with a warmer insulated layer
- Works as a sleeping bag liner or ground cloth
- Continuous filament Apex insulation eliminates quilting
- No quilting helps reduce cold spots
- Water-resistant RhinoSkin shell adds immediate warmth and protection
- Compressible design makes it easy to pack
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed as a replacement for the USGI poncho liner, so it is purpose-built for that role rather than a general-purpose blanket.
- Its warmth and protection come from the described insulation and water-resistant shell, which may be more than needed for users who only want a light liner.
- The product description emphasizes compressibility and drape, but it does not provide detailed size or coverage specifications here, so fit and use-case should be checked before purchase.
Suggested Comparisons
- Sleeping bag liners
- Poncho liners
- Ground cloths
- Lightweight insulated blankets
Suggested Accessories
- Compression sack
- Sleeping pad
- Bivy sack
- Camp pillow
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kifaru Doobie designed to replace?
It is designed to replace the USGI poncho liner.
Can the Doobie be used for anything besides replacing a poncho liner?
Yes. The product description says it is also great as a sleeping bag liner or ground cloth.
Does the Doobie use insulation, and is it quilted?
It uses Apex insulation described as continuous filament. The description says no quilting is needed.
What does the description say about warmth and protection?
It says the Doobie is much warmer than a USGI poncho liner and that the RhinoSkin Shell provides water resistant protection.
Is the Doobie easy to pack?
The description says it is very compressible due to the materials used.