That plus the adjustable 3-piece hood and waterproof taped seams make it an easy choice. The fabric is only 2-layer, so breathability is not its strong suit, but it is 80D polyester, which is quite durable and will keep rain fully out.
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A full zippered front with storm flaps gives it a rain jacket edge, and it has a lot of snaps to adjust the length, yet is quite oversized so you can get full coverage if needed. The Sierra Designs Poncho has all the functional elements of a solid poncho, making it perhaps the most fully waterproof on this list. Best For: Car Camper, Day Hiker, Urban Hiker, Wilderness Backpacker.The Best Waterproof Poncho: Sierra Designs Poncho It goes to about mid-thigh, is recyclable, and you can always grab another one if it rips (which it might do). But for 9 ounces you get a fully functional emergency poncho with hood, which has an adjustment. It doesn’t do anything fancy, is not made of super durable or strong fabric, and doesn’t transform into something awesome. If you want a halfway decent poncho for about $16, don’t look further than this. The Frog Toggs Poncho is popular for a specific reason: it’s cheap. The Best Budget Rain Poncho: Frogg Toggs Poncho Sea to Summit also offers this model in a much lighter Ultra-Sil Nano version, but we prefer this one for general travel, as it’s way more durable. It also accommodates a large backpack and is double stitched and tape sealed, another nod to high-quality design. This means it’ll be more durable, which is good for most travelers and day hikers, but not as good for ultralight backpackers. It weighs about double what others do on this list, mostly due to the 70D nylon material, which is much thicker. The Sea to Summit Tarp Poncho does what others do on this list: it covers your body from the rain in a poncho manner and also converts into a basic tarp shelter if you really need it to. Best For: Day Hiker, Wilderness Backpacker.The Best Travel Poncho: Sea to Summit Tarp Poncho Overall a decent poncho, but pricey! See Zpacks Groundsheet Poncho
You do need a small pack if you want it to fit over, so we suggest reading the sizing carefully. It’s made of DFC, which is super durable and naturally waterproof material, so it will help fend off rain from your core. Unlike the Gatewood Cape, this poncho turns into a groundsheet for your tent, which can really equal one of two things: it can serve as extra protection for a tent that already has a bottom, or a bottom to a tarp tent, which normally doesn’t have a bottom.Īs a poncho it doesn’t offer total coverage, stopping short at the mid-thigh, but does have a hood, zippers, and a cinch at the waist. The Zpacks Groundsheet Poncho is another dual-purpose poncho. The Best Lightweight Rain Poncho: Zpacks Groundsheet Poncho Read Full Review See Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape Weighing 10 ounces and packing down to the size of an orange, this do-it-all rain poncho is like a rainy day Transformer. Replace your rain jacket, tent, and pack cover with the ultralight Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape. You do need to seam seal it, or pay for that, which increases the cost to $155. This poncho/tent is kind of ridiculous in its simple ingenuity, and it serves as an excellent emergency piece of kit. The shelter has a zippered entrance, a floating canopy, an adjustable vestibule height for rain protection, and requires only six stakes. Then, when you get to camp, use your own trekking pole (not included) to set up a very simple shelter. (You read that right!) It weighs just 10 ounces, has a hood for your head, and a large 360-degree coverage when worn as a poncho. It’s a rain poncho that doubles as a tarp tent. The Gatewood Cape by Six Moons Design is a very unique product. Best For: Ultralight Backpacker, Wilderness Backpacker.The Most Breathable Rain Poncho and Shelter: Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape Note that a single individual makes, ships, and repairs the Packa, so don’t expect a large organization when you get in touch. You can order in different colors and in a few material thicknesses. The Packa also has a full zippered front, sleeves that tighten, a fully adjustable hood, and huge pit zips. This alone makes it over and above other ponchos, because the main issue with the poncho is how awkward it is to cover yourself AND your pack. The Packa is made to go over your pack, and then, without taking off anything, expand into a poncho that covers your arms, chest, and torso down to mid-thigh. The Cedar Tree Packa is the most engineered poncho on this list and really aims to replace your rain jacket. Best For: Day Hiker, Ultralight Backpacker, Wilderness Backpacker.
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