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Rain Gear: Poncho or "waterproof breathable" shell
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[QUOTE="Rajy62, post: 209929, member: 30441"] Interesting video Alyssa, shows how flexible golite is. There are lot of confusing/contradicting experiences on the net. The way i break them down is as follows: 1) Ponchos/packas are made from unbreathable material. Breathable materials e.g are eVent/goretex etc. 2) Breathability in ponchos is achieved through venting. More open a poncho design is, more breathable it becomes and thus more comfortable. So, look for poncho with less closures, cuffs, draw cords, sleeves etc. 3) Best lightweight and waterproof material of choice, other than cuben fiber, is silicon impregnated nylon. Weighing around 7-9 ozes. Most people already have a breathable shell, so event or similar material ponchos are overkill. 4) Your need? If your body generate too much heat and need more venting, go for an open and more vented design than "raincoat" type. 5) Ponchos naturally breaks wind. If you want warmth add an insulating layer, don't go for heavyweight poncho. So, pick one that is lightweight and waterproof. If price and time is not an issue, i would consider MLD or zpacks ponchos made with lightweight ripstop nylon. Otherwise, Golite or similar poncho is a bargain at $60. Remember, waterproofing is a main design criteria when a poncho is also to be used as a shelter. This enhances its performance as a rain gear in my view. [/QUOTE]
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