2 x Emergency Clear Rain Poncho's

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For short day hikes, I still prefer a rain jacket, but once I strap on a backpack it’s poncho or no go.

Not just for sports enthusiast, our rain ponchos and capes will come in handy for all sorts of excursions, all-year round (especially if you spent most of your time in the UK! Sea to Summit also offers this model in a much lighter Ultra-Sil Nano version, but we prefer this Nylon version for general travel as it’s way more durable. Know the type of rainy excursions you’re going to want a poncho for and choose the size that best fits your needs. We don’t particularly love the word “disposable”, especially when it comes to a plastic product, but one can’t deny the one-use nature of ponchos for many people. This is your favorite day hike for kicking off the weekend and you’re going to do it, rain or shine.It weighs just 10 ounces, has a hood for your head, and a large 360-degree coverage when worn as a poncho. We all know that zippers and cords can make a world of difference in the feel and fit of your gear, and I’d argue that those adjustments are doubly important for rain gear. As gear companies push ultralight technology to its limits we’re seeing an increase in multi-functional outdoor equipment. Missed payments may affect your ability to use Clearpay in the future and your details may be passed onto a debt collection agency working on Clearpay's behalf. My husband and I have 30 year old ponchos that are dying and struggle to find another long enough (husband 6’2″ and wears it to mid calf).

We’ve laid out the best rain ponchos below, and have highlighted the versatility of rain ponchos and how they differ from rain jackets. This poncho/tent is kind of ridiculous in its simple ingenuity, and it serves as an excellent emergency piece of kit. On the flip side, you won’t easily fit a 65-liter backpack under the Zpacks Groundsheet without tearing a hole through it.I wish poncho manufacturers would stop seeing them as one size fits all and reviews would stop praising their “generous length”. It goes to about mid-thigh, is recyclable, and you can always grab another one if it rips (which it might do). As a small woman, it is difficult to find a good one that doesn’t drag on the floor or threaten to trip me. After you’ve chosen the general style of poncho you want it’s time to mull over more minor concerns like fabric durability and skirt length. There’s nothing worse than a self-made poncho sauna that just gets you hot and wet with sweat instead of cold and wet with rain.